Costa Rica's National Lottery Holds Draw with 350 Million Colones Grand Prize

The Junta de Protección Social (JPS) of Costa Rica successfully conducted the ordinary draw number 4,901 of the National Lottery on Sunday, May 17. This highly anticipated event offered a grand prize of 350 million colones, distributed across two emissions, and a substantial second prize of 30 million colones, drawing significant public interest.

As a key social welfare institution, the JPS utilizes the proceeds from the National Lottery to fund various social programs throughout the country. The lottery remains a popular tradition in Costa Rica, with citizens eagerly participating in the hope of winning substantial prizes while simultaneously contributing to the nation's social development initiatives. The draw on May 17 was no exception, reflecting the enduring appeal of this long-standing institution.

Roger Bolaños Vargas, a journalist with Revista Dominical since 2025 and a political correspondent since 2022, reported on the event. A graduate in Journalism and Public Relations from the University of Costa Rica, Vargas has a background in fake news verification, crime, and international coverage, having been recognized with the "Journalist of the Year" award from La Nación in 2023. The JPS also emphasized its commitment to transparency, noting that its comment section is reserved for subscribers to ensure a more constructive public debate.