Doña Manolita's lottery fever is already lived strongly in Madrid. Just go to 22 Calle del Carmen, in the center of the capital, to see the extensive line of people, which extends to the Plaza de Callao, in order to buy a tenth of Christmas.
But this year, this administration, which is one of the most traditional in lottery sales, has decided to implement a new purchasing system for customers .
It is the turn delivery. The idea is that through a digital screen, located at the entrance of the administration, users can obtain a number with their turn . In this way, it is not necessary for people to perform extensive queues. The only thing required to access this alternative is to digitize a phone number. What the system does is send the user a text message when their turn is close to attend.
"The message comes when about 15 people are missing before your turn." This is indicated by Concha Corona, manager of this administration . She explains that this alternative was implemented in October. However, it is still on trial, but so far the public's acceptance has been positive. A day, more than 300 people choose this option to buy .
«What we want to avoid is that people make long lines in the cold. With the turn, everyone can go and do their shopping, enjoy the center of Madrid and return, ”says Corona.
But despite this new option, the long lines are not shortened. There are buyers who prefer the traditional method. One of them is Alonso. This 55-year-old man arrived at the administration yesterday at 2:00 p.m. It was placed at the last place in the row. In front of him were about 100 people. «Every year I come and my tradition is to queue . I think that luck also smiles on you depending on the effort you make to find it ». Something similar thinks Carol, another woman who yesterday queued. The woman managed to get four tenths after waiting an hour. «I don't trust digital things very much, I prefer the traditional. I even avoid buying the lottery online. I don't mind waiting a bit, ”he says while saving his tenths.
The truth is that each person has their cabals and traditions when acquiring the lottery . For example, Carlos does not prefer either option. «The fastest is to catch the tenths to the sellers who are in Sol . A friend of my father won once shopping there. You arrive, ask for your ticket and leave. Of course, you have to pay two euros more than the administration, but it's worth it, ”he says.
In conclusion, whatever method is chosen, the lottery sale is increased every day. Everyone expects to have the winning ticket on December 22 .
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