Introduction and Key Invitation
Olivia Salomón, Director General of the National Lottery, invites all of Tamaulipas to participate in the special draw titled “Mexico with M of Migrant,” emphasizing its significance as a heartfelt tribute to migrants rather than an ordinary lottery.
Relevance of the Event
Historical Context:
- Tamaulipas is experiencing historic moments with a socially and humanistically sensitive government led by President Claudia Sheinbaum.
Purpose of the Draw:
- The first cause-driven draw under President Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration honors migrants.
- The draw will take place on September 15 at 4 PM, with a single ticket offering a top prize of up to 25.5 million pesos.
Collaboration and Presentation
The National Lottery, led by Olivia Salomón, collaborated with Legado de Grandeza, a youth collective that contributed designs reflecting unity, hope, and support for the migrant community.
Speeches and Recognition
Olivia Salomón’s Speech:
- She highlighted Nuevo Laredo as a border town with countless stories connecting two nations.
- Salomón emphasized that migrants are heroes and heroines who support their families, uplift communities, and contribute to both Mexico’s and the US economies.
- The lottery proceeds, after prize payments, will support migrants through legal and consular aid.
Américo Villarreal Anaya’s Speech:
- The governor of Tamaulipas acknowledged the historic times for Mexico and Tamaulipas under President Claudia Sheinbaum’s leadership.
- He expressed optimism that the lottery’s prizes could benefit Nuevo Laredo.
Carmen Lilia Canturosas Villareal’s Speech:
- The mayor of Nuevo Laredo emphasized the symbolic act honoring those living across the Rio Bravo who have built their nation’s greatness through hard work.
- She described the lottery initiative as a collective embrace transforming realities for those shaping Mexico’s future from afar.
Details of the “Mexico with M of Migrant” Draw
With a single 200-peso ticket, participants can win up to 25.5 million pesos.
- The draw will occur on September 15 at 4 PM, coinciding with the eve of Mexico’s Independence Day and the start of Hispanic Heritage Month in the US.
- This special draw (No. 303) has an accumulated value of over 424 million pesos, with 4 million tickets priced at 200 pesos each.
Prize structure:
- 10 top prizes of 25.5 million pesos each
- 5 second prizes of 10 million pesos each
- 5 third prizes of 5 million pesos each
- 15 fourth prizes of 1 million pesos each
- 18 fifth prizes of 500,000 pesos each
- 25 sixth prizes of 250,000 pesos each
- 50 seventh prizes of 100,000 pesos each
- 2 prizes for approximations of 1.1 million pesos
- 2 prizes for approximations of 550,000 pesos
- 3,999 prizes for a termination of 7,000 pesos
- 3,999 prizes for a termination of 5,000 pesos
- 39,999 refunds
You can watch the live stream of the special draw (No. 303) on the National Lottery’s official YouTube channel (Sorteos Tradicionales de la Lotería Nacional).
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the special draw’s purpose? It honors Mexican migrants and their contributions to both Mexico’s and the US economies.
- When and where will the draw take place? It will occur on September 15 at 4 PM, and you can watch it live on the National Lottery’s YouTube channel.
- How much does a ticket cost, and what are the prizes? A single ticket costs 200 pesos, with top prizes reaching up to 25.5 million pesos.
- What happens to the lottery proceeds? After prize payments, the funds will support migrants through legal and consular aid.
