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 cilottery.org. Delivery for online syndicate ticket sales will continue in 2026. 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,” he said.

Mr Taylor believes the growth in sales can partly be attributed to the introduction of online syndicate purchases and delivery services in both islands. Businesses, clubs, families and groups of friends can now purchase syndicate tickets online through the lottery’s website, with delivery available directly to customers.

“Distribution agents in both islands will continue to offer syndicate sales, but the ability to purchase tickets online through a secure platform and have them delivered makes the process far easier and more convenient for organisers,” Mr Taylor added.

Sales increased in 2025, helping the first prize rise to £493,320. The winning ticket was sold in Jersey for the second consecutive year.