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Spain's Christmas lottery 'El Gordo' rolls out millions in prizes
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Spain's popular lottery known as “EL Gordo" (the fat one) often prompts street and bar celebrations , with winners uncorking bottles of sparkling wine and singing and dancing.
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Spain braces for annual 'Fat One' Christmas lottery
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Spain's Christmas lottery 'El Gordo' rolls out millions in prizes
The world’s largest lottery took place in Spain Friday morning with a staggering total of $2.86 billion being shared among the lucky ticket holders who bought tickets for 20 euros each.
Spain's popular lottery known as “EL Gordo" (the fat one) often prompts street and bar celebrations , with winners uncorking bottles of sparkling wine and singing and dancing.
The draw is held each year and typically elicits nationwide celebrations as winners pop open sparkling wine and invite their friends to join them in song and dance.
The immensely popular lottery will distribute a total of $2.8 million in prizes this year, much of it in small prizes. Street and bar celebrations normally break out with winners singing and dancing.
