The Lotería Nacional of Mexico held the much-anticipated Zodiaco Especial No. 1693 on Sunday, February 23, 2025, offering participants the chance to win significant prizes, including the grand prize of 11 million pesos. This special draw commemorated the 80th anniversary of the Asociación Mexicana de Distribuidores de Automotores (AMDA), attracting the attention of thousands across the nation.
With all eyes on the draw held at the Salón de Sorteos del Edificio Édison, excitement filled the air as numbers were called. Participants purchased tickets, referred to as "cachitos", with each ticket priced at 35 pesos, or they could buy full series at 700 pesos. The draw commenced sharply at 20:00 hours, where the winning numbers were set to change the lives of lucky participants.
The results were exhilarating. The primary winner of the evening was the ticket numbered Libra 7811, securing the grand prize of 11 million pesos. Other notable payouts included two significant prizes of 1.5 million pesos awarded to Escorpión 4505 and Piscis 2289. The excitement didn't stop there; additional cash prizes ranging from 400,000 to 60,000 pesos were distributed to various lucky holders of other numbers.
Detailed results are as follows:
- Grand Prize: 11 million pesos - Libra 7811
- Second Prize: 1.5 million pesos - Escorpión 4505
- Third Prize: 1.5 million pesos - Piscis 2289
- Fourth Prize: 400,000 pesos - Sagitario 7217
- Fifth Prize: 400,000 pesos - Géminis 6875
- Other prizes: Cash awards of 200,000, 140,000, 120,000, and 100,000 pesos were distributed across various signs.
Aside from the main prizes, the Zodiaco Especial No. 1693 also consisted of smaller categories of winnings, with participants benefiting from various prize types such as direct matches, approximate matches, termination matches, and reintegrations. It’s noteworthy to mention there are at least 20,799 reintegros, with many participants standing to get their ticket price refunded based on specific criteria.
Results for participation were dynamic, as approximately one out of every five participating tickets wins some form of prize. Information about winners was celebrated throughout various media, with accolades going out not only to those who won big but also nurturing the spirit of continual participation.
Winners have 60 days from the date of the draw to claim prizes by presenting their tickets. They are urged to do so at authorized locations of the Lotería Nacional. Participants who may want to verify their winning status can check the results via the National Lottery's official website, where full lists of winners are published.
For those who missed out this time around, there's still hope! The Zodiaco Especial is celebrated every month, providing continuous opportunities for participation and excitement. By participating responsibly and keeping within budgets, individuals find themselves caught up in this thrilling activity, where dreams can become reality.
What was unique about this draw was not only the significant amount of money at stake but the joy and excitement shared among participants and the community. The atmosphere during the lottery hinted at the unifying spirit of these events, promising an adventure for those taking part.
Whether you were lucky this time or not, the Zodiaco Especial serves as a reminder of the fun and camaraderie found within these celebrated traditions across Mexico. Keep your eyes on the next draw and perhaps your fortunes will change next time!