Tickets for the 2026 Channel Islands Christmas Lottery go on sale this week, with a guaranteed top prize of £300,000 that will increase as sales grow.
The popular annual draw offers 65 cash prizes, as well as more than £500,000 worth of instant-win prizes.
Jon Taylor, Head of Lottery, said: “Last year marked the 50th anniversary of the Channel Islands Lottery and sales were improved with the introduction of a dedicated syndicate delivery service via our website.
“Today, every pound raised by the lottery after prizes and costs continues to support worthy causes across our communities. We are proud that the lottery continues to contribute so much to charity and good causes that benefit the islands.”
Mr Taylor said that the introduction of additional prizes in recent years has increased players’ chances of winning, while the ticket price has remained unchanged at £2.
“Our primary objective is to maximise funding for good causes, but we are equally committed to keeping the lottery affordable and creating as many winners as possible from the available prize fund.”
Businesses, clubs, families and groups of friends can now purchase syndicate tickets online through the lottery’s website, with delivery available directly to customers. .
The 2026 Christmas Lottery draw will take place at Beau Sejour Leisure Centre in Guernsey, with winning numbers broadcast live on Island FM in Guernsey and Channel 103 in Jersey, on Thursday 17 December from 18:00.
