Lotería Nacional — Results, Odds & How to Play
Mexico's oldest and most iconic lottery since 1770. Current jackpot, winning numbers, odds, rules, and how to buy tickets online.
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Lotería Nacional para la Asistencia Pública is the oldest lottery in the Americas, established in 1770 — predating Mexico's independence. It runs several draw types including the massive Sorteo Mayor and special Sorteo Magno events with jackpots reaching MX$250 million+. Unlike number-pick lotteries, Lotería Nacional uses pre-printed ticket numbers in a traditional raffle format. Proceeds fund public assistance programs across Mexico. International players outside the US can purchase tickets through theLotter.
How to Play Lotería Nacional
Lotería Nacional uses a raffle system — you buy a ticket with a pre-printed number rather than choosing your own. Each ticket belongs to a numbered series. Major draw types include Sorteo Mayor (Fridays), Sorteo de Diez (Tuesdays), and special Sorteo Magno events throughout the year.
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What Makes Lotería Nacional Special?
Over 250 years of history — the oldest lottery in the Americas. Special Sorteo Magno draws offer massive guaranteed jackpots. Proceeds support Mexican public assistance programs.
How to Buy Lotería Nacional Tickets Online
Buy official Lotería Nacional tickets online through a lottery courier service in 4 simple steps:
How to Play Lotería Nacional (If Traveling to Mexico)
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Lotería Nacional FAQ
You can buy official Lotería Nacional tickets online through licensed lottery courier services like theLotter. They purchase physical tickets from authorized retailers in Mexico on your behalf and send you a scanned copy as proof. You keep 100% of any winnings.
The jackpot odds are 1 in 100,000, which is 2922x better than US Powerball (1 in 292 million). The overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 5. There are 8 prize tiers in total.
A Lotería Nacional ticket costs MXN $20 when purchased at an authorized retailer in Mexico. Online courier services charge a small service fee on top of the ticket price.
Lotería Nacional prizes are subject to Mexico's 7% federal tax. Winnings are generally not subject to additional ISR income tax as they're considered a 'chance game' under Mexican law.
Lotería Nacional drawings are held every Tuesday, Friday & special draws at 8:00 PM CST (9:00 PM ET). Results are available within minutes of the draw on the official lottery website.
WinTheLottery.com is an independent informational site. We are not affiliated with Lotería Nacional or its operating organization. This page is for informational and educational purposes only. Tax rules vary by country of residence. Must be 18+ to play. Play responsibly.