Uruguay's '5 de Oro' lottery offers $55 million jackpot on August 16

Uruguay's popular "5 de Oro" lottery is set for another draw this Sunday, August 16, 2026, offering players a chance to win a substantial combined jackpot of approximately $55 million. The main "5 de Oro" prize pool has reached $33.6 million, while the "5 de Oro Revancha" (rematch) offers an additional $21.4 million.

The lottery draw is scheduled to commence at 10:00 PM and will be broadcast live via El País's Facebook page, Canal 12, and La Banca's YouTube channel. Interested participants can review previous plays on La Banca's platform.

For the previous draw held on Wednesday, the winning numbers for "5 de Oro" were 7, 19, 23, 38, 39, with 40 as the extra ball. The "Revancha" numbers were 31, 32, 36, 42, and 43. Notably, there were no winners for the "Pozo de Oro" (Gold Pot) or "Pozo Revancha" (Rematch Pot) in that draw, nor for the "Pozo de Plata" (Silver Pot).

To play "5 de Oro," participants must choose five numbers between 1 and 48. A $50 bet covers the "5 de Oro" draw, while an additional $20 allows participation in the "Revancha" draw with the same chosen numbers. Bets can be placed in person at "Hoy Juega" network locations until 8:00 PM on the day of the draw. Phone betting is available via 0905 0012 for $77, covering both draws. Online play is also an option through La Banca's website or mobile app until 9:00 PM on the draw day.