The ElGordo Lottery is the most popular lottery in Spain at present and even from years back. It has attracted majority of the population in Spain since its prizes are the most awaited before the Christmas celebration. To the Spanish it represents two things, the ex-Brazilian Footballer Ronaldo and much more than importantly the Spanish Christmas Lottery. The first ever recorded Christmas lottery in Spain was in the year 1812. King Carlos III had even created earlier lottery games in the year 1763. The earlier name for ElGordo Lottery was “Sorteo de Natividad or Loteria de Natividad.” This title was used in 1892. During this time The World Lottery (TWL) was the one managing ElGordo Lotto.
The Spanish nation has been really crazy with lotto, many kiosks are selling the lottery ticket and 98% of the Spanish adult in Spain buys their own tickets. The world also participates in the game in exchange of the million jackpot prize. The attraction to this lotto game is quite impressive since its prize payouts are recorded to be the biggest in the world.
It has been assumed by some nationalities that ElGordo Lottery is being played as Christmas lottery. It falls into that conclusion because of the initiative of King Carlos III to have the first Christmas draw on the exact Christmas day. El Gordo continues to be popular these days especially during the onset of Christmas. Its meaning, “the fat one” or “the first prize” simply implies that there is sure a big fortune in store for the lucky players.
