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The 2023 Christmas Lottery tickets go on sale this weekend, with a guaranteed top prize of at least £300,000 again this year.
Despite fewer ticket sales last year, the organisers say the jackpot will grow again this year before the winning numbers are drawn on Thursday 21 December.
The £2 tickets will offer a chance to win one of 200,000 cash prizes through the scratch cards and the chance to win one of the 65 prizes in the main cash draw as well as the jackpot.
Only the jackpot will change in value as tickets are sold, with last year setting a lower bar than previous years for that top prize.
Pictured: The 2022 first prize was the smallest since 2008. It was claimed by a winner in Guernsey who asked to remain anonymous.
2022 saw the smallest jackpot for a decade, following a 7% fall in ticket sales.
For the fifth year running, the 2022 winning ticket was purchased in Guernsey, with the buyer claiming the £545,118 jackpot.
This year's prizes will reflect last years with the starting point of £300,000 for the top prize rising as tickets are sold and a £50,000 second prize.
There will also be five prizes of £10,000, 15 prizes of £2,500, ten prizes of £1000, and 25 prizes of £500.
The scratch card part of each ticket will offer a chance to claim one of 200,000 prizes in those instant win games.
Pictured: Jon Taylor, the Senior Lottery Officer for the Channel Island's Lottery.
All Guernsey proceeds from the Channel Islands lottery are distributed to local charities by the island's Social Investment Fund.
Senior Lottery Officer, Jon Taylor said that has ensured millions of pounds have gone to good causes over the years.
“The proceeds from every game sold throughout the year raises funds for good causes. However, traditionally the Christmas game has always been very popular due to the chance to win a large top prize.
“We have introduced lots more prizes in the instant game, and our prize fund has been diversified to include far more smaller prizes to provide more chances to win.
“Ultimately, the aim is to generate funds for worthy causes. The Christmas Lottery achieves this and generates significant funds for local charities.”
Pictured: Bill Cann and Callum Le Lacheur from Guernsey Post’s Lottery team with the new 2023 Christmas tickets.
Guernsey Post is the main distribution agent for lottery tickets in the Bailiwick.
Head of Commercial at Guernsey Post, Cassandra Fish said they can arrange syndicates for buyers who contact them directly.
"We’re delighted to support the distribution of this year’s Christmas lottery that raises funds for so many good causes throughout the Bailiwick.
“We will be distributing Christmas lottery tickets to shops and businesses throughout Guernsey and provide support to anyone looking to purchase tickets for a syndicate - you can simply call Guernsey Post for more information. We have seen more syndicates win prizes in recent years. If this trend continues maybe we’ll have another group of syndicate winners picking up the top prize again this year.”
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