How Would You Spend an El Gordo de Navidad Win?

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Well, it’d be even more special if you were to win the El Gordo de Navidad on December 22. Just what should you do if winning this traditional Spanish lottery?

There are 172 million tickets available for the El Gordo de Navidad draw. This has been held since 1812 and Christmas in Spain wouldn’t be the same without it. Many people buy tickets for others as Christmas presents. Even the draw itself is something very special with children singing the winning numbers.

The El Gordo de Navidad prize fund is a staggering €2.408 billion. Tickets are sold in tenths and if one won the top prize, you’d win €400,000 which is 10% of the €4 million jackpot. That’d be the perfect result and just in time for Christmas. There are lots of other prizes, but this is a globally popular lottery, so buy a ticket from Lottery24 now.

Coping with lottery success

If a big El Gordo de Navidad win does come along, you do need to take some time to get used to what’s happened. You don’t have to claim your winnings straight away. We report so many stories of lottery winners who take a little while to accept just what has occurred.

It’s important to be discreet about your win. Tell those you want to know and don’t be surprised if they don’t believe you at first. A few requests for better Christmas presents might be on the cards too. 

If you are lucky enough to win one of the top El Gordo de Navidad prizes, contact an adviser. They will explain the best way to invest or spend your winnings.

How to spend your winnings

A survey was carried out in Spain, asking people what they’d do if winning the top prize. 41.5% replied that they would use their El Gordo de Navidad winnings to pay off their debts. What a wonderful time of the year to find yourself in that position. Other spending plans include buying new homes or a brand new car. What would you buy?

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