More Spaniards to buy El Gordo tickets than voted in the general election

MORE Spaniards are expected to take part in the annual Christmas lottery than voted in the General Election.

FAT CHANCE: Queue for El Gordo (the Fat One)

It is estimated that 75% of Spaniards will buy tickets for Tuesday’s €2.24 billion El Gordo (The Fat One) lottery, while just under 72% voted in Sunday’s election.

El Gordo is the world’s biggest lottery with this year’s top prize capped at €4 million.

The Christmas lottery has been a Spanish yuletide fixture since 1812. The winning numbers are sang by pupils from San Ildefonso, which was originally an orphanage.

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