UK-style La Primitiva results for Thursday 5 March: two winners scoop €79 million jackpot
Some days you just wake up with a gut feeling, pop a coin in the coffee machine, and end up winning the jackpot. For two people in Spain, that day was yesterday. The La Primitiva draw on Thursday 5 March has showered millions on two lucky punters, in a win that’ll genuinely change their lives. And no, this isn’t the plot of a feel-good film—it’s the real deal in the world of lotteries.
Last night’s winning La Primitiva combination
The winning combination in this historic draw was 8, 15, 22, 37, 44 and 48. The supplementary ball was 12, and the refund number was 3. If your ticket matches all six main numbers, you’d better start packing—you’re one of the two first-category winners.
A staggering €79 million jackpot to split
What makes this draw so special isn’t just the numbers, but the sheer amount of cash on the line. The accumulated jackpot stood at a whopping €79,282,558, which will be split equally between the two winning tickets. That means each winner is looking at a cool €39,641,279 dropping into their bank account. Yes, you read that right—nearly €40 million each. To put it in perspective, that’s enough to snap up a few prime apartments on Madrid’s Castellana or stroll into a Ferrari dealership without even glancing at the price tags.
Where were the winning tickets sold?
So far, we know the tickets were validated at two different lottery outlets: one in central Madrid and another in a coastal town in Valencia. The winners’ identities remain a mystery for now, but you can bet they’ll be toasting with cava tonight. If you played in either of those areas, check your ticket now. You might be holding a slip of paper worth millions.
More ways to test your luck: My Luck and EuroDreams
If La Primitiva wasn’t your night, don’t throw in the towel just yet. Plenty of players are currently keeping an eye on this week’s EuroDreams lottery results, a European draw that’s also been spreading joy. And if you’re more of a scratchcard person, the latest My Luck editions have been handing out prizes across the country. Luck comes in many forms—you never know which one might smile on you.
Foolproof ways to check your ticket
- Scan the QR code: The official Loterías app tells you instantly if you’ve won, even minor prizes.
- Double-check the numbers: A simple misreading could make you think you’ve lost. Verify the combination manually.
- Ask at your lottery outlet: The vendors often know which tickets have won. Pop in with your ticket and they’ll confirm it for you.
- Don’t forget the refund number: If you only matched the refund number, you’re entitled to get your stake back. It’s better than nothing!
The next La Primitiva draw will be on Saturday 7 March, with the jackpot resetting to a guaranteed minimum. So if yesterday wasn’t your lucky day, you can always have another go. Because as we say in Spain, hope is the last thing to lose. Good luck to everyone!