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Salta surprise: 31,642,727 pesos in the 5 de Oro game
A bettor from Salto won 31,642,727 pesos in the 5 de Oro drawing, which included Revancha. The winning numbers were 14 , 41, 18, 39, and 09, with an extra 11. The win generated excitement in his hometown and raised eyebrows across the country, given the record-breaking sum.
That's not all: like every drawing, this one also brings stories behind the numbers. In a lottery that blends chance with hope, the Salta winner now faces the challenge of turning that stroke of luck into a boost for his daily life.
Reactions in Salto after the 5 de Oro award
In Salto, the news was greeted with a mixture of surprise and pride. On social media , hundreds of users congratulated the winner and shared memes and humorous comments about "the new millionaire in the neighborhood." Some even joked about checking out old tickets or trying their luck again on the next draw .
The merchants in the area where the ticket was sold were also excited. "It's a huge joy. We always hope it will play here someday, and this time it was true," commented the owner of the agency that sold the winning ticket.
The 5 de Oro, a classic of Uruguayan chance
The 5 de Oro is, without a doubt, one of Uruguay's most traditional games. Created decades ago under the administration of the National Lottery and Quiniela Directorate, it has remained popular thanks to its simple dynamics and the magnitude of its prizes.
Each drawing generates excitement in thousands of homes, and the jackpots often easily exceed 20 million pesos. In this case, the total amount reached 31,642,727 pesos , a figure that not only changed the winner's life but also underscored the appeal of gambling among Uruguayans.
How to participate in the 5 de Oro?
For those who want to try their luck, participating in the 5 de Oro is very simple. Simply choose five numbers from 1 to 48 and one extra number. You can also opt for the "Revancha" (Revenge) bet, which offers a second chance to win.
Bets can be placed at authorized agencies or through the official Lottery and Quinielas website ( loteriasyquinielas.gub.uy ), where the results of each draw are also published.
A stroke of luck that inspires
Stories like that of the Salta winner rekindle hope among regular players. Although chance doesn't guarantee results, the hope of matching all five numbers remains a weekly ritual for thousands of Uruguayans.
As they say, "someone has to win ," and this time it was a man from Salta who will surely forever remember the day his 5 de Oro made him a millionaire.
