Primitiva - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Primitiva is a popular lottery game in Spain that has been running since 1763. It is one of the oldest lottery games in the world.
- 2. The game is operated by Loterías y Apuestas del Estado, the national lottery operator in Spain.
- 3. Primitiva draws take place twice a week, on Thursdays and Saturdays.
- 4. To play Primitiva, players must choose 6 numbers from a pool of 1 to 49, as well as a bonus number called the "complementario" from a separate pool of 0 to 9.
- 5. In addition to the main numbers, players can also choose to play the "Reintegro" option, where they select a number from 0 to 9. If the Reintegro number matches the one drawn, the player receives a refund of the ticket price.
- 6. Prizes are awarded based on the number of matches a player has with the winning numbers. The more numbers matched, the higher the prize.
- 7. The jackpot prize is awarded to players who match all 6 main numbers. If there is more than one jackpot winner, the prize is divided equally among them.
- 8. Primitiva has a minimum guaranteed jackpot of €3 million, which can roll over if there is no jackpot winner in a draw.
- 9. In addition to the jackpot, there are multiple prize tiers for matching fewer numbers, with prizes ranging from a few euros to tens of thousands of euros.
- 10. Primitiva tickets can be purchased at authorized retailers in Spain or online through the official Loterías y Apuestas del Estado website. Ticket prices vary depending on the number of combinations played.