La Primitiva Complementary and Reintegro
Beyond the six main numbers, La Primitiva draws a complementary number and a reintegro digit. They are what set the Spanish game apart — here is what each does.
The complementary number
The complementary number is an extra ball drawn from the remaining numbers in the 1 to 49 pool after the six main numbers. In the Spanish game it awards a higher prize to players who matched five of the six main numbers plus the complementary, sitting just below the full six-match jackpot. It is drawn every La Primitiva draw.
The reintegro
The reintegro is different from the main numbers: it is a single digit from 0 to 9, drawn separately. In the Spanish game, matching the reintegro refunds the cost of the ticket — a small but common win. Because it is a single 0 to 9 digit drawn on its own, it works differently from the main 1 to 49 pool. See the La Primitiva guide for the full picture, or odds and payouts for how markets are priced.
Frequently asked questions
What is the La Primitiva complementary number?
An extra ball drawn from the 1 to 49 pool that awards a higher prize to players who matched five of the six main numbers plus the complementary.
What does the reintegro do?
It is a single digit from 0 to 9, drawn separately, that refunds the cost of the ticket in the Spanish game when it matches. It is not part of the main 1 to 49 pool.