El Niño Lottery 2027: buy your ticket online
Spain's El Niño Lottery draw takes place on Wednesday 6 January 2027, Epiphany (Three Kings' Day). A ticket share (décimo) costs €20 and the first prize pays €200,000 per décimo. It's the draw where the most numbers win something: more than 1 in 3 gets at least a refund. Buy online at Serviloto, official Lottery Office no. 40 in Málaga, with no commission and your ticket held safely.
- Official lottery office of Loterías y Apuestas del Estado
- No commission: you pay the official price, €20 per décimo
- Ticket held in our safe and registered in your name
- Delivery anywhere in Spain if you prefer a paper ticket
El Niño: the second chance of the holidays
If Christmas didn't bring luck, El Niño is your rematch. Its top prizes are smaller, but it pays 37,920 prizes per series (70% of sales) thanks to its ending-digit draws and three refunds instead of one, so it's much easier to at least get your money back. It's also the perfect Three Kings' Day gift.
Why buy El Niño Lottery at Serviloto
- Your ticket can't be lost or damaged: we keep it for you and the purchase is registered in your account.
- Digital receipt by email with your purchase details straight away.
- Easy prize collection: prizes under €2,000 are credited to your balance and you can transfer them to your bank whenever you like.
- Open 24/7, 365 days a year, holidays included.
- Personal support by phone (+34 952 24 18 50) and WhatsApp (+34 610 49 46 88).
How to buy your ticket in 3 steps
- Find your number. Type the one you like or filter by last digit among the available ones.
- Choose how many décimos. One for you, several as Three Kings' gifts, or a batch for your company.
- Pay and you're done. Your ticket is held in your name and you receive the receipt by email.
When is the 2027 El Niño draw?
On Wednesday 6 January 2027 at 12:00 noon (Spanish time), at the Loterías y Apuestas del Estado draw hall in Madrid, broadcast live on TV. It's much shorter than the Christmas draw: prizes are drawn from several drums and it lasts about half an hour. Ticket sales close on 5 January, so don't leave it to the last minute: the most popular numbers go fast between Christmas and Epiphany.
2027 El Niño Lottery prizes (per décimo)
| Prize | Per décimo |
|---|---|
| 1st prize | €200,000 |
| 2nd prize | €75,000 |
| 3rd prize | €25,000 |
| Numbers either side of the 1st prize | €1,200 |
| Numbers either side of the 2nd prize | €610 |
| 4-digit draws (20 prizes) | €350 |
| 3-digit draws (1,400 prizes) | €100 |
| 2-digit draws (5,000 prizes) | €40 |
| Same hundred as the 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes | €100 |
| Last three digits of the 1st and 2nd prizes | €100 |
| Last two digits of the 1st prize | €100 |
| Refunds (last digit of the 1st prize and 2 special draws) | €20 |
In total, 37,920 prizes per series. More than 1 in 3 numbers gets at least a refund.
How much tax do you pay?
As with the Christmas Lottery, prizes are tax-free up to €40,000 per décimo, and 20% is withheld only on the amount above that. A 1st-prize décimo (€200,000) leaves you €168,000 net and the 2nd prize €68,000. The 3rd prize (€25,000) is paid in full.
El Niño Lottery for companies, clubs and associations
El Niño is a great way to close the holidays with your team, customers or members. We produce custom lottery shares at no extra cost and prepare batches of décimos for groups. More info in Lottery for companies or on WhatsApp.
After the draw: check and collect
Check your number on our results page. You have 3 months from the day after the draw to claim your prize. If your ticket is held at Serviloto, there's no risk of losing it. Prizes of €2,000 or more are paid once we receive the documents we'll ask you for, as explained in Help. Still need your Christmas ticket? See the Spanish Christmas Lottery 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When is the 2027 El Niño draw?
Wednesday 6 January 2027 at 12:00 noon (Spanish time). Ticket sales close on 5 January.
How much does an El Niño ticket cost?
€20 per décimo. A full ticket (billete) has 10 décimos and costs €200.
How much is the El Niño first prize?
€2 million per series, i.e. €200,000 per décimo (€168,000 net after tax).
Is it easier to win El Niño than the Christmas Lottery?
Yes, in the sense that it pays more prizes: three refunds instead of one and many ending-digit prizes, so more than 1 in 3 numbers wins something. The top prizes are smaller.
Is it safe to buy El Niño Lottery online?
Yes, if you buy from an official lottery office such as Serviloto (Lottery Office no. 40, Málaga): the ticket is real, held in our safe and registered in your name.
How long do I have to claim a prize?
3 months from the day after the draw.
Got your number for Three Kings' Day?
Sales close on 5 January.
Questions? Call us on +34 952 24 18 50 or message us on WhatsApp.
