La Primitiva

THE SPANISH LA PRIMITIVA LOTTO

History of La Primitiva

La Primitiva dates back to the late 1700’s making it the oldest running lottery game in the world. The name ‘La Primitiva’ actually translates into English as ‘The Primitive One’, a reference to the historic roots of this lottery. The updated form of the game was introduced in 1985.

How to Play La Primitiva

La Primitiva follows the standard 6/49 lottery format but includes a unique feature in its prize structure, known as the ‘Reintegro’ number. To play La Primitiva lottery players select 6 numbers from a possible 49. During the lottery drawing the organizers draw 7 numbers – 6 numbers plus a “complimentary” (bonus ball). And in addition to this standard 6/49 format, the 7th number between 0 and 9 called the ‘Reintegro’ (‘refund’) number is also drawn.

If a player matches all 6 of the winning numbers drawn plus the Reintegro number they win the top prize which includes the 1st prize value plus an additional sum. Please see the La Primitiva prize structure at the bottom of the page for more information on how the bonus ball and Reintegro number determine the prize tiers.

The Reintegro Number

To win the top prize in La Primitiva you need to match all 6 chosen numbers plus the have the assigned Reintegro number. The Reintegro number is not chosen by you, it is randomly assigned by the Spanish National Lottery organizers after your entry has been validated on their system. Please note: Your initial entry confirmation email will not contain your Reintegro number. Please allow up to 24 hours for receipt of your Reintegro number (either via email or directly in your backend account) once the draw your ticket is entered into becomes the next available La Primitiva draw on our system.

To win the top prize in La Primitiva you need to match all 6 chosen numbers plus the have the assigned Reintegro number. The Reintegro number is not chosen by you, it is randomly assigned by the Spanish National Lottery organizers after your entry has been validated on their system. Please note: Your initial entry confirmation email will not contain your Reintegro number. Please allow up to 24 hours for receipt of your Reintegro number once the draw your ticket is entered into becomes the next available La Primitiva draw on our system.

The biggest prizes won on La Primitiva include €25 million in 2005 and €26 million in 2007. The 2013 rollover run from March to August amounted to a whopping €66.6 million! 2014 a new record was set at a much higher jackpot which soared to €72 million. However, the biggest ever La Primitiva jackpot to date was set on the 15th October 2015 when one lucky ticket in Spain won a staggering €98.440.117,36!

The La Primitiva draws are held twice a week; every Thursday and Saturday, and are drawn at the official lottery draw studios of the Loterias y Apuestas del Estado in Madrid, Spain.