{"id":13551,"date":"2025-08-29T13:41:56","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T13:41:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/?post_type=europe&#038;p=13551"},"modified":"2025-08-29T13:41:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T13:41:56","slug":"spains-traditional-football-pool-la-quiniela-hits-historic-low-as-fantasy-and-betting-surge","status":"publish","type":"europe","link":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/europe\/spains-traditional-football-pool-la-quiniela-hits-historic-low-as-fantasy-and-betting-surge\/","title":{"rendered":"Spain\u2019s traditional football pool \u201cLa Quiniela\u201d hits historic low as fantasy and betting surge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The iconic Spanish football pool, <strong>La Quiniela<\/strong>, once a cultural staple for generations of fans, has fallen to historic lows in sales as new forms of sports engagement reshape the market. Recent figures show the state-run pool has been overtaken by <strong>fantasy football platforms<\/strong> and <strong>online sportsbooks<\/strong>, both of which are capturing the attention of younger demographics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Introduced in 1946, La Quiniela allowed players to predict the outcome of Spanish league matches with a modest stake, becoming a Saturday ritual for millions. For decades it funded sports development and was viewed as a safe, low-cost form of gaming. However, the rise of digital-native alternatives has left the pool struggling to maintain relevance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/landing\/multigame-link\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1-300x102.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1-768x261.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to industry analysts, sales of La Quiniela have plummeted to their <strong>lowest point in nearly 80 years<\/strong>, a stark contrast to the booming online betting sector in Spain, which reported revenues of more than <strong>\u20ac1.23 billion in 2024<\/strong>. Fantasy football, particularly platforms linked to LaLiga and global providers, has also captured market share by blending competition, community, and real-time engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/spains-traditional-football-pool-la-quiniela-hits-historic-low-as-fantasy-and-betting-surge2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/spains-traditional-football-pool-la-quiniela-hits-historic-low-as-fantasy-and-betting-surge2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/spains-traditional-football-pool-la-quiniela-hits-historic-low-as-fantasy-and-betting-surge2-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/spains-traditional-football-pool-la-quiniela-hits-historic-low-as-fantasy-and-betting-surge2-768x415.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/colombian-gambling-news\/argentina-lottery-sues-meta-over-illegal-gambling-ads-using-quini-6-brand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Argentina lottery sues Meta over illegal gambling ads using Quini 6 brand<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Experts highlight two key reasons for La Quiniela\u2019s decline: lack of innovation and failure to adapt to modern consumer habits. While sports betting operators offer live odds, mobile apps, and bonus incentives, La Quiniela remains tied to a rigid format with limited flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Still, some voices believe the product could evolve. Suggestions include digital integration with LaLiga apps, dynamic odds, and cross-promotions with online casinos or sportsbooks. Without reform, however, the iconic football pool risks becoming a relic of Spain\u2019s gaming past.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spain\u2019s iconic football pool La Quiniela hits record low sales as fantasy football and online betting reshape the country\u2019s gaming landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":13554,"menu_order":50,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[4379,282,31,105],"class_list":["post-13551","europe","type-europe","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","tag-argentina","tag-football","tag-lotteries","tag-sports-betting","entry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.6 - 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