Tickets for the Channel Islands Christmas Lottery have gone on sale.
There is a guaranteed jackpot of £1 million.
Tickets are £3 each and the winning number will be drawn on Thursday 19th December.
Last year's top prize of £977,000 was claimed in Guernsey.
All the proceeds go to local good causes.
A controversial change to the way grants are administered was scrapped last month.
Work is underway to create a new Jersey-based body to dish out the profits, which last year amounted to around £2m.
Flood warnings in place for next 24 hours
Heavy and persistent rain is forecast in the Channel Islands this afternoon and overnight.
Deputy Ozouf faces third suspension
The committee responsible for overseeing States members' conduct has called for the further suspension of Deputy Philip Ozouf.
Review highlights gaps, shortcomings and barriers to lifelong learning
Jersey lacks a modern, fit-for-purpose base for accessible vocational training, a scrutiny review has concluded.
Community arts programme given three year extension
Jersey artists Hayley Gibaut and Sophie Harris will continue their residency at The Stoodio in St Helier for another three years.
Female public service workers paid 8.6% less than male colleagues
Women working in Jersey's public sector earned 92.2p per hour for every £1 that men did last year, according to the government's latest gender pay gap report.
New artists take up residency in Jersey Markets
Arthouse Jersey has announced the two artists selected to take up residency in the markets.
Jersey Bowl sold to Tamba Park operator
Jersey's bowling alley has reportedly been sold by its owner, MFA Bowl.
Dreaming Trees returns after a year's break
Dreaming Trees is making a return, with Howard Davis Park being lit up once again for the outdoor lights show.
