Costa Rica lottery: which days and at what time the JPS draws are held
Draw days and times for the Lotería Nacional, Chances, Lotto, Nuevos Tiempos and 3 Monazos, according to the JPS, and where to see the official results.
Each game of Costa Rica's lottery board, the Junta de Protección Social (JPS), has its own draw days and times. Some are drawn three times a day; others once a week. This is the weekly schedule, according to the official JPS website.
Draw days
| Game | Days | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Lotería Nacional | Sunday | 7:30 p.m. |
| Chances (Lotería Popular) | Tuesday and Friday | 7:30 p.m. |
| Lotto and Lotto Revancha | Monday, Wednesday and Saturday | 7:30 p.m. |
| Nuevos Tiempos Reventados | Every day | 12:55 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. |
| 3 Monazos | Every day | 12:55 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. |
| Rueda de la Fortuna (TV show) | Saturday | 6:30 p.m. |
Schedule for the week of November 2–8, 2026. On holidays and in December the JPS may move some draws: the Gordo Navideño, for example, is drawn on Sunday, December 20.
Where to see the results?
- Our lottery results page has direct links to the official results of each game.
- The draws are broadcast live on the JPS channel.
- Compare the number, series and draw number on your ticket with the official result.
If you won
You have 60 calendar days to claim the prize. Read how to claim a lottery prize: where to cash it depending on the amount and what documents to bring.
This article is for information only. The official days and times are the ones published by the Junta de Protección Social.