Melate Retro 1650 Draw Results: 9.9 Million Pesos Grand Prize

The 1650th edition of Melate Retro, one of the most deeply rooted and traditional draws of Mexico's National Lottery (Lotería Nacional), is generating great excitement. In this week's draw, scheduled to take place on July 11, 2026, the accumulated prize pool has reached a full 9.9 million Mexican pesos. Participants are eagerly waiting for 21:00 to find out whether the grand prize will go to them. Because there was no winner in the previous draw, this massive prize accumulated and reached its current amount. Lottery enthusiasts have the opportunity to follow the results instantly through official broadcasts and platforms.

The history of Melate Retro dates back to 1984, when Melate, a significant part of lottery culture in Mexico, was first played. This special format was designed to take players back to the spirit and roots of those early days. The draws are held regularly every week on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 21:00 local time. The biggest attraction of the game is the guaranteed minimum starting prize of 5 million pesos. However, as long as there is no winner, this amount can multiply cumulatively over the weeks, reaching millions.

Although the rules of the game are quite simple, it is possible to develop different strategies to increase the chances of winning. Participants create combinations by choosing at least 6 and at most 10 numbers from 1 to 39. In addition to these selected numbers, an additional number (adicional) must also be determined. During the draw, the lottery sphere is spun randomly to determine a total of 7 winning numbers. The first six of these are called 'natural numbers', while the seventh number carries great importance as the additional number. The price of the ticket varies depending on the number of selected numbers.

After the draw results are announced, lucky participants who want to collect their prizes must follow certain procedures. The won prizes can be collected from the general directorate offices of the National Lottery starting from the first day following the day of the draw. The address of this office is located in the Tabacalera neighborhood of the Cuauhtémoc district in the capital, Mexico City. It is mandatory for prize winners to physically present the winning ticket and submit it to the official authorities as a legal requirement. There is a legally recognized 60-day period to claim the jackpot, and missing this period can result in a loss of rights.

Today, thanks to the possibilities offered by technology, the prize collection processes have made the requirement to visit physical offices a bit more flexible. Users with a verified account have the chance to collect their winnings through mobile applications. Additionally, it has also become possible for players to register their bank accounts in the system and request an electronic payment. Outside of the official institution, users can also use digital ticket checking tools to easily query online whether their tickets have won. Thus, lucky individuals can instantly find out that they are the owners of a big prize and quickly take the necessary legal steps.