El Niño Lottery 2027: Prizes, Odds and Why It Pays Out More Often Than Christmas
Quick answer: Spain’s El Niño Lottery 2027 is drawn on Wednesday 6 January 2027. A tenth costs €20 and the first prize pays €200,000 per tenth. Thanks to its 4-, 3- and 2-digit draws and three refunds, it pays out 37,812 prizes per series: almost 4 in 10 tenths win something, compared with 1 in 6.5 at Christmas.
By the Serviloto team, Lottery Office no. 40 in Málaga (Spain).
The El Niño prize programme
El Niño has three big prizes and several “extractions” of endings that spread smaller prizes across many numbers. These are the amounts per tenth and the odds of each prize:
| Prize | Per series | Per tenth | Odds per tenth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st prize | 1 | €200,000 | 1 in 100,000 |
| 2nd prize | 1 | €75,000 | 1 in 100,000 |
| 3rd prize | 1 | €25,000 | 1 in 100,000 |
| 4-digit draw | 2 draws | €350 | 1 in 5,000 |
| 3-digit draw | 14 draws | €100 | about 1 in 71 |
| 2-digit draw | 5 draws | €40 | 1 in 20 |
| Refund | 3 digits | €20 | 3 in 10 |
| Any prize | 37,812 | — | about 1 in 2.6 |
Why does it win more often than Christmas?
Because it pays out more prizes per series: 37,812 at El Niño versus 15,304 at Christmas. The 2-digit draws (1 in 20 numbers) and three refunds (3 in 10 numbers) make it much more likely to get your money back or win something.
Tax on El Niño prizes
The same rule as at Christmas applies: €40,000 exempt per tenth and 20% on the rest. The first prize leaves €168,000 net per tenth and the second €68,000. The third and all other prizes are tax-free.
Where to buy
You can choose your El Niño 2027 number at Serviloto, online or at our lottery office in Málaga.
Frequently asked questions
When is the El Niño Lottery 2027?
Wednesday 6 January 2027.
How much is the El Niño first prize?
€200,000 per tenth (€2 million per full ticket), €168,000 net after tax.
What are the odds of winning something in El Niño?
About 1 in 2.6: almost 4 in 10 tenths win a prize.
How many refunds does El Niño have?
Three, so 3 in 10 numbers get their €20 back.
Which wins more often, El Niño or the Christmas Lottery?
El Niño pays out more prizes per series (37,812 versus 15,304), although its big prizes are smaller.
Play responsibly
The lottery is a game of chance. Always play within your budget and only if you are 18 or over. Information and support are available at jugarbien.es.
