Lotera is not only a game of chance; it is also an element of family union. & It not only allows family playtime, but also enables conviviality with friends and neighbors,  said Rebolledo Velazco.

In the beginning, lotera was a hobby of the upper classes, but eventually it became a tradition at Mexican fairs. Don Clemente Jacques began publishing the game in 1887. His version of the game was distributed to Mexican soldiers along with their rations and supplies.