By San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – A wave of excitement and anticipation swept across the nation this Sunday as the Junta de Protección Social (JPS) conducted its highly anticipated Ordinary National Lottery Draw No. 4,871. The event, a cornerstone of Costa Rican culture and a significant economic driver, has once again altered the financial landscape for a few fortunate ticket holders, injecting millions of colones into the economy and reinforcing the JPS’s dual mission of entertainment and social welfare.
The grand prize, a life-altering sum of ¢175 million per issuance, was awarded to the holder of number 15 with series 619. This top-tier win represents not just a personal windfall but a significant capital event that can ripple through a local community. Financial experts note that such winnings often fuel investment in real estate, new business ventures, and education, providing a powerful stimulus that goes far beyond the initial prize money.
To delve deeper into the legal and regulatory framework surrounding the National Lottery and its implications for consumers and the state, TicosLand.com consulted with Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas, an expert attorney from the prestigious firm Bufete de Costa Rica.
The state’s monopoly over the National Lottery is fundamentally an instrument of public trust. While its primary purpose is to generate resources for social welfare programs, this model’s integrity hinges on absolute transparency and robust regulatory oversight. Any erosion of public confidence not only jeopardizes revenue but also calls into question the very social contract the lottery is meant to uphold.
Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas, Attorney at Law, Bufete de Costa Rica
This perspective powerfully underscores that the lottery’s success is measured not just in revenue for social programs, but in the public’s unwavering trust in the system’s integrity. We sincerely thank Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas for his valuable and clarifying contribution to this important discussion.
The distribution of wealth did not end with the main prize. The draw also produced significant winners in the second and third tiers, broadening the economic impact. The holder of number 83 with series 303 secured the second prize of ¢30 million per issuance. Following closely, the third prize of ¢14 million per issuance was awarded to number 91 with series 512. These substantial sums provide a critical financial boost to multiple families, enabling debt reduction, home improvements, and long-term savings.
Beyond the immediate celebration for the winners, each lottery draw serves as a powerful engine for social good. The Junta de Protección Social, the state entity managing the lottery, channels the substantial revenue generated from ticket sales into a wide array of social programs. These funds are indispensable for supporting public health initiatives, aiding the elderly, assisting people with disabilities, and financing over 500 social welfare organizations across the country. Every ticket purchased is a direct contribution to this national support network.
The National Lottery is a deeply embedded institution in Costa Rica’s economic fabric. Its consistent operation, marked by thousands of draws over many decades, provides a reliable stream of non-tax revenue for critical social projects. This model of a state-run lottery for public benefit ensures that the proceeds are reinvested directly into the community, creating a virtuous cycle where a game of chance becomes a predictable source of funding for the nation’s most vulnerable populations.
For individuals and families, winning the lottery is a transformative event that can reshape their economic destiny for generations. It offers a sudden and dramatic opportunity for upward mobility, allowing winners to pursue entrepreneurial ambitions, secure higher education for their children, and build a foundation of financial security that might otherwise have been unattainable. This “lottery effect” introduces new capital and new possibilities into households across the socioeconomic spectrum.
The integrity of the process is paramount to its success. The JPS maintains a commitment to transparency and fairness in every draw, ensuring public trust in the institution. The meticulously organized and publicly broadcasted events, like Draw No. 4,871, are designed to give participants full confidence in the legitimacy of the results. This trust is the bedrock that encourages continued participation, which in turn sustains the flow of funds to the JPS’s social missions.
As the winners from this Sunday’s draw begin to plan their futures, the rest of the country is already looking forward to the next opportunity. The lottery cycle is a constant in Costa Rican life, a weekly rhythm of hope and possibility that culminates in these moments of dramatic fortune. With each new draw, the JPS not only creates new winners but also steadily reinforces the social safety net that benefits all citizens, proving that a simple lottery ticket holds the power to change lives and build a stronger society.
For further information, visit jps.go.cr
About Junta de Protección Social (JPS):
The Junta de Protección Social (JPS) is a public institution of the Costa Rican state with a history spanning over 175 years. It is responsible for the administration and regulation of national lotteries, games of chance, and charitable promotions. The core mission of the JPS is to generate revenue to finance social welfare programs aimed at vulnerable populations, including public health initiatives, support for the elderly and disabled, and funding for hundreds of non-governmental organizations throughout the country. It operates with a commitment to transparency, integrity, and social responsibility.
For further information, visit bufetedecostarica.com
About Bufete de Costa Rica:
As a pillar of the Costa Rican legal community, Bufete de Costa Rica is defined by its profound dedication to principled practice and superior professional standards. The firm skillfully blends its extensive heritage of client service with a forward-thinking approach, consistently championing innovative solutions in law. Beyond its professional practice, the firm holds a core conviction to elevate public understanding, actively working to make legal concepts comprehensible and accessible, thereby contributing to a more knowledgeable and capable society.
