The results of the 2024 Christmas Lottery conducted by the Lotería Nacional have been revealed, marking yet another festive celebration filled with hope and excitement. The event, held on December 24th at the iconic Salón de Sorteos in Mexico City, saw the distribution of over 430 million pesos across numerous prizes, capturing the attention of thousands of participants eager for luck during the holiday season.
This year, the major winning number, 75182, has taken the spotlight with its astounding prize of 204 million pesos. The thrill surrounding this number thrilled many as it was announced live during the event, adding to the festive spirit of Christmas.
Following the major prize, the second prize was awarded to the number 42711, which won 12.8 million pesos. This Lottery event was particularly noteworthy as it allocated 16,722 prizes to various winners across different categories, showcasing the Lotería Nacional's commitment to providing fortune and joy to its participants.
The breakdown of the prizes offered this year was comprehensive. Among the 526 direct prizes, the distribution included additional lucrative awards such as four prizes of 800,000 pesos each and ten prizes of 400,000 pesos, inviting hopes from countless ticket holders. Each year, the numbers confessed as winners by the jubilant children at the draw embody dreams transformed to reality, rejuvenated with every festive season.
Other winners included notable amounts across additional categories. Encompassing 198 approximation prizes and 806 termination prizes, the lottery distributed smaller sums, ensuring numerous winners walked away with additional cash this year. The structure of the prizes encourages engagement, with everyone longing for their number to be called.
Traditionally, this lottery not only serves as entertainment but also as part of cultural heritage, providing the community with opportunities filled with festive joy. During this year’s event, the Lotería Nacional noted its long-standing tradition of invoking excitement and optimism, especially around the holidays.
It's important to remind winners, especially those residing within Mexico City and the State of Mexico, about the 7% tax retention applicable on winnings, which will be deducted from the total amounts received. This aspect of the lottery is significant as it alters the final amount winners will pocket, underscoring the need for awareness around tax formats associated with lottery winnings.
With the conclusion of the lottery event, participants can verify their numbers against the official list published by the Lotería Nacional. The excitement of checking winning numbers has become part of the ritual surrounding this holiday season's lottery, deepening community engagement as they indulge hope for their numbers to match.
To keep the holiday spirit alive, many will look forward to next year’s celebration, wherein they can again chance their luck and partake in the joy brought by the Christmas Lottery. It is events like these where wishes coincide with numbers, and community bonds are strengthened amid shared hopes and celebrations.
The 2024 Christmas Lottery has successfully delivered yet another season of fortune and magic, firmly cementing its place as one of Mexico’s cherished holiday traditions.
