Christmas Lottery for Companies and Associations: How to Organise It Step by Step
Quick answer: To organise the Christmas Lottery for a company or association: choose a number and reserve enough tenths early, decide whether to hand out full tenths or shares, put in writing who takes part and how much, and keep the original tenths somewhere safe. If it wins, each participant receives a share in proportion to what they played.
By the Serviloto team, Lottery Office no. 40 in Málaga (Spain).
Why do so many companies play the Christmas Lottery?
Playing the same number with colleagues, members or clients is a tradition that brings people together. Many associations and clubs also sell shares to fund their activities. At Serviloto we prepare lottery for companies and associations with the number and quantity of tenths you need.
Tenths or shares: which is better?
There are two common ways to split the lottery in a large group:
- Full tenths: each person receives a €20 tenth of the chosen number. It is the simplest option and each person claims their own prize.
- Shares: the company or association keeps the tenths and each person receives a slip for part of one (for example €5). It lets people take part with less money but requires more control.
| Full tenths | Shares | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount per person | €20 per tenth | From a few euros |
| Who keeps the tenth | Each participant | The company or association |
| Who claims | Each holder | The custodian, who then pays out |
| Control needed | Low | High: participant list and slips |
Steps to organise it properly
- Choose the number and reserve the tenths early: popular numbers sell out.
- Appoint one person to handle the purchase and keep the tickets.
- Make a list of each participant, their contribution and their share of the prize.
- If you issue shares, state on each one the number, the draw, the amount played and the details of whoever keeps the tenth.
- Never issue shares worth more than the tenths bought.
- Keep photos of the tenths and share the list with the group before the draw.
What happens if it wins?
If it wins, the prize is split according to what each person played. For large prizes, whoever claims it should declare all co-owners at the bank with their name, ID and percentage, so each is taxed only on their share. The €40,000 exemption per tenth is divided among them proportionally.
Frequently asked questions
How do you organise a company Christmas Lottery?
Choose a number, reserve the tenths early, decide whether to hand out tenths or shares, record each participant and keep the originals somewhere safe.
Is it better to hand out tenths or shares?
Full tenths are simpler and each person claims their own prize. Shares let people play with less money but need more control.
What details should a lottery share slip include?
The number, draw date, amount played, total value of the tenth and the details of the person or organisation keeping it.
How is a company lottery prize claimed?
The custodian claims the tenth and splits the prize. For large prizes, co-owners should be declared at the bank with their percentage.
Where can companies buy Christmas Lottery tickets?
From official lottery offices such as Serviloto, Lottery Office no. 40 in Málaga, which prepares the number and tenths you need.
Play responsibly
The lottery is a game of chance. Always play within your budget and only if you are 18 or over. Information and support are available at jugarbien.es.
