Spain's lottery sellers urge bigger Christmas jackpot to match inflation

Spain's Lottery Sellers Call for Bigger Christmas Jackpot Amid Inflation

Spain faces rising living costs driven by increased housing and energy prices, which have reduced disposable incomes and dimmed hopes of lottery winnings, according to sellers. Some buyers begin purchasing Christmas lottery tickets as early as spring, spending significant amounts.

Request to Raise Ticket Prices and Jackpot

The head of Spain's main lottery sellers association urged the government to increase ticket prices for the traditional Christmas draw and to raise the top prize, known as the "Fat One," to reflect inflation.

"The jackpot hasn't changed in 14 years, while prices have climbed about 26%. Before, you could buy two apartments with it. Now it barely covers one." – Borja Muniz, President of ANAPAL

Details of the Proposal

The proposal has been submitted to the state-run lottery agency and the Budget Ministry, but the lottery agency declined to comment.

Calls for Commission Adjustment

Apart from a bigger jackpot, lottery sellers want their commission on Christmas draw sales raised from 4.5% to 6%, matching commissions from other national lottery draws. They report that inflation and rising costs have cut into their profits.

Upcoming Changes in the 2025 Christmas Lottery

The Spain Christmas Lottery scheduled for 22 December 2025 will feature historic changes, though specific details were not disclosed.

"Some people start buying their Christmas tickets as early as Spring and spend small fortunes." – Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Summary: Spain's lottery sellers urge raising ticket prices and the Christmas jackpot to offset inflation, aiming to preserve the prize's value and improve their commission amid rising costs.

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Majorca Daily Bulletin Majorca Daily Bulletin — 2025-11-06

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