Uruguay's 'La Grande de Agosto' lottery returns with $45 million top prize

Uruguay's "La Grande de Agosto" lottery is set to hold its inaugural draw since its revival, with a substantial top prize of $45 million (approximately US$1.12 million).

The highly anticipated draw is scheduled for Friday, August 21, 2026. Betting for the lottery closed at 8:00 PM, while the live broadcast of the draw will commence at 9:00 PM and can be followed via the Lotería Uruguaya's YouTube channel. The lottery's return marks a significant event for the country's gambling sector.

The prize structure for "La Grande de Agosto" is extensive. The first prize stands at $45 million, followed by a second prize of $4.5 million and a third prize of $3 million. Additionally, there are fourth and fifth prizes of $900,000, and a series of prizes ranging from $600,000 down to $450,000 for various tiers.

Further prize tiers include payouts for matching the last four, three, two, or even the last digit of the first prize number. The lottery also features an extra accumulative prize of $250,000. Tickets for "La Grande de Agosto" are priced at $4,500 for a full ticket, with individual tenths sold for $900 and electronic fractions at $150. The lottery aims to commemorate "170 years of lotteries" with a theme inspired by children singers throughout Uruguay's history.