The Gordo lottery first took place in 1812 in Cadiz and has not missed a year since, continuing through Spain’s civil war between 1936 and 1939.
In 1938, there were actually two Christmas lotteries, one held in Burgos by dictator General Franco’s Nationalist regime, and the other in Republican-ruled Barcelona.
This year's winning number is 79140 representing takings of 4 million euros (2.9 million pounds).
