What's the Story? LOTERA LOCA (Crazy Lottery in English) is a game show based on a traditional Mexican game of chance. Hosted by Jaime Carnil, and joined by musician Sheila E., each episode features two contestants. They take turns choosing numbers on a screen that reveals a lotera card.

You may be surprised to know that the quintessential Mexican game called La Lotera has its origins in Europe and came to Mexico by way of Spain. The traditional Loteria originated in Italy, moved to Spain, and finally came to Mexico in 1769.