Spain's 'El Gordo' lottery, known as 'The Fat One', is the world's largest based on total prize money, with this year's draw distributing €2.7 billion. The top prize of €400,000 was won by several ticket holders of the number 72480, sold in Logroño. The lottery tradition involves buying shares of tickets, and the draw is conducted by students from Madrid's San Ildefonso school. The event, which has been held since 1812, is a significant cultural moment in Spain, emphasizing hope and community. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)