Every year, on December 31, thousands of people in Catalonia look forward to the draw of“La Grossa de Cap d’Any”, one of the most popular Christmas events along with the Christmas Lottery and the Epiphany Lottery.
This draw, which has become a tradition in Catalonia, offers the possibility of winning significant prizes, but what is the real probability of winning the grand prize? In this article, we will explore the history of La Grossa, its prizes, and analyze the odds of being lucky in this draw.
History of“La Grossa de Cap d’Any”.
“La Grossa de Cap d’Any”, also known simply as La Grossa, is a Catalan lottery that made its debut in 2013. This event was a milestone, as Catalonia became the first autonomous community in Spain to have its own Christmas lottery. In its first edition, LaGrossa de Cap d’Any surprised everyone by leaving three million euros in Lliçà d’Amunt, a town located in the province of Barcelona. This initial victory generated great expectation among the Catalan population.
However, the first editions of “La Grossa de Cap d’Any” were not a resounding success. In both the first and second editions, only half of the tickets were sold, and in 2014, the first prize, endowed with 100,000 euros for each five-euro ticket, went to number 91,614, which unfortunately was not sold and remained in the hands of the Generalitat. This situation was somewhat disappointing for the participants and for the draw itself.
After these initial setbacks, the Generalitat announced that the proceeds would be used for social programs for children, the elderly and the disabled. In addition to the first prize, the Generalitat also kept a good part of the second prize and most of the third prize, with the aim of supporting charitable causes in Catalonia.
LaGrossa de Cap d’Any” Drawing Details
The“La Grossa de Cap d’Any” has its particularities that make it stand out among the Christmas lotteries in Spain. Each ticket is priced at 10 euros and 100,000 numbers are offered for sale, from 00000 to 99,999. These issues are distributed in a total of 50 series, with five of them in electronic format.
The prizes are another attractive aspect of the sweepstakes. Five grand prizes are up for grabs:
1. La Grossa (First prize): 200,000 euros per ticket, which is equivalent to 20,000 euros per euro played.
2. Second prize: 65,000 euros per ticket.
3. Third prize: 30,000 euros per ticket.
4. Two fourth prizes: 10,000 euros per ticket.
5. Three fifth prizes: 5,000 euros per ticket.
In addition to the main prizes, prizes are awarded in the endings of the eight winning numbers, as well as in the numbers before and after each of them.
The Odds of Winning in“La Grossa de Cap d’Any”.
Now that we know the details of the raffle and its prizes, it is important to address the central question: What is the probability of winning a prize in La Grossa de Cap d’Any?
The probability of winning the first prize in“La Grossa de Cap d’Any” is relatively high compared to other Christmas draws in Spain. There is a one in 80,000 chance of having a winning ticket. This is because there are 50 numbers that will have a jackpot prize. In contrast, in the case of the Christmas Lottery, the probability of winning a main prize is 1 in 100,000. This is due to the fact that in the Christmas Lottery there are more numbers in the draw, which reduces the chances of having a winning number.
The price of the tickets for La Grossa de Cap d’Any is 10 euros, which allows a greater number of people to participate in the raffle without having to spend large sums of money. This accessibility contributes to its popularity in Catalonia.
How to Buy a La Grossa Ticket
To purchase a ticket for La Grossa de Cap d’Any, players have several options. The numbers can be purchased in the establishments authorized by Loteries de Catalunya, such as kiosks and usual points of sale. In addition, a specific number can be requested at any of these points of sale with a terminal, and the ticket with the selected number will be printed on the spot, subject to availability.
Another convenient option is to buy a number through the Loteríes de Catalunya website. However, registration is required to use this platform. Online shopping is a simple and convenient alternative for those who prefer to shop from the comfort of their homes.
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La Grossa is a Christmas lottery draw that has earned a special place in the hearts of Catalans. Despite its initial challenges, it has managed to become a popular event that offers attractive prizes and a relatively high probability of winning the first prize compared to other Christmas raffles in Spain.
With the chance to win a great prize with a ticket as low as 10 euros, La Grossa provides an exciting opportunity to participate in the Christmas tradition and, at the same time, contribute to social programs in Catalonia. Every year, thousands of people gather on New Year’s Eve in the hope that luck will smile on them in La Grossa de Cap d’Any, making this raffle a truly special event in the region.
