Greek New Year's Lottery Awards €5 Million

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The New Year’s Raffle in Greece awarded €5 million to the winners. The main number was 03836, which won €1 million. Other numbers such as 03837, 03838, 03839, and 03840 also won. There were smaller prizes as well. It is an important tradition. The ticket costs €25 for 5. People should play responsibly.

Exercise: Text comprehension

Question 1: What was the main winning number in the Greek New Year's lottery?

The main winning number was 03836.

Question 2: How much does a lottery ticket cost?

A lottery ticket costs €25 for 5 tickets.

Exercise: Vocabulary

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▌01/01/2025

The highly anticipated New Year's Lottery draw took place today in Greece, distributing a guaranteed prize of €5 million among the winners of the "lucky pentad". This historic lottery, which circulates just once a year, captivates the interest of many hoping to start the year with good fortune.

The winning number for the main prize was 03836 from the 21st series, earning €1 million. Additionally, the consecutive numbers 03837, 03838, 03839, and 03840 also won €1 million each, completing the total of €5 million allocated to the primary winners. Likewise, ticket holders matching the main prize number in other series were rewarded, with each receiving €8,000.

Greek New Year's Lottery Awards €5 Million (Illustration)

Smaller prizes were also part of the draw, with tickets ending in the same digits eligible for various sums. Tickets that matched the last four digits of the main winning numbers were awarded prizes ranging from €5 to €1,000, depending on their respective combinations. Furthermore, a notable prize of €150,000 was given to ticket number 36552 from the 2nd series, while other prize-winning numbers included 10220, 40970, 69433, and 50311, distributed across different series.

The annual New Year's draw holds significant cultural importance in Greece, with many families participating as part of their holiday traditions. The tickets are widely available at OPAP retail outlets and through lottery vendors across the country. Priced at €25 for a bundle of five and €5 per single ticket, they embody a sense of hope for many who envision starting the upcoming year with newfound prosperity.

The lottery, overseen by Greece's Gambling Supervision and Control Commission, cautions participants about the risks of gambling addiction and financial loss, encouraging responsible play. As thousands tuned in to watch the live broadcast on the official OPAP YouTube channel, the excitement surrounding this traditional event continues to enrich the New Year's celebrations in Greece.

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