The Channel Islands Lottery could change to a new format with the UK’s ‘National Lottery’ being used an example of what might replace the current draw and scratch card tickets.
The States of Guernsey and Jersey jointly own the CI Lottery – with Guernsey based Jon Taylor in charge of running it.
He said the time is rapidly approaching when a new system has to be brought in so he’s looking at what wider changes could happen.
“With the existing game maker arrangements concluding in 2027, we are at a pivotal moment in the future direction of the CI Lottery and welcome organisations to consider what format, technology and how best the authority can generate returns for local charities and worthy causes in a responsible way,” explained the Head of the Lottery.
Lottery service suppliers are invited to tender for the opportunity to revamp the current CI Lottery – which has been running in varying formats for more than 50 years.
The main ‘numbers draw’ game has always happened with the scratch card element added in more recent years.
The existing instant win ticket format has been in place since 2011 and will continue to form a core part of the Lottery’s future, said Mr Taylor.
Whatever new format is introduced, it will be “underpinned by further player protection measures, with a strong focus on responsible play,” emphasised Mr Taylor.
Anyone wanting to tender for the contract to supply lottery tickets across the islands can find more details at the States of Guernsey Procurement Portal.
The profits from the CI Lottery – which are generated from ticket sales in the run up to Christmas – are split pro rata between Guernsey and Jersey charities.
The profits from other scratch card sales throughout the year go into the States’ ‘general revenue’ pot and are often used to prop up Beau Sejour.
The distribution of instant tickets service across both islands is also up for renewal and forms part of this tender opportunity.