Costa Rica’s Mid-Year Gordito Lottery Brings Big Prizes and Local Tradition (opens in new tab)

One of Costa Rica’s most familiar mid-year rituals is back on the streets. The Junta de Protección Social, known as the JPS, officially launched sales Monday for the 2026 Gordito de Medio Año, the country’s major mid-year lottery draw. This year’s edition will distribute more than ₡4.8 billion in prizes and will be drawn on […] The post appeared first on .