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Spain Lotto El Gordo
Spanish El Gordo lottery is one of the oldest European lotteries, which has data since 1812 Over time, this lottery is the most popular lotto game in Spain. Interestingly, although to play each week beginning this Sunday is known as the Christmas lottery. This is because the circulation of Christmas is a real event in Spain. For this edition every Spaniard spends an average of 80 euros. This game is controlled by the Spanish government, 70% of revenues are distributed as profits.
Christmas is drawing to drawing room of Lotere a Nacional in Madrid. In weighing the children involved and the school for orphans San Ildefonso. Pulling the Christmas edition becomes a real spectacle, which often lasts over 3 hours and broadcast live by all Spanish television channels. Besides drawing the numbers in this show is downloaded and ticket numbers in 5000, receiving consolation lottery prize of 1000 euros.
Tradition is a Spanish citizen who has not earned and can say it is luck and vowed to play again.
Temperamental Spaniards were able to retain and build on this tradition and all are satisfied. The winners enjoy their profits, others vowed to win and take this as an omen of good luck next year. Orphans receive part of their donations to charities that provide them with sufficient funds until next Christmas. And all together to enjoy this amazing Christmas lottery show.
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