National Lotteries and Bingo in Grenada

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1) Context and place in the industry

Grenada is a small tourist market, where the main gaming activity is focused on slots and entertainment halls at hotels. Against this background, lottery products and bingo occupy a niche of affordable leisure for local residents and guests: a low entry threshold, understandable rules, social communication and charitable initiatives.

2) Lotteries: Formats and distribution

The following formats are found on the island:

Numerical draws (daily/weekly picks): selection of combinations of numbers with fixed or pool-dependent prizes.
Instant lotteries (scratch cards): quick result, small and medium winnings.
Raffles for events and holidays: limited editions for festivals/fairs, often for social or charitable purposes.

Points of sale: convenience stores, kiosks, travel zones, reception at hotels/souvenir shops.

Frequency: Daily and weekly runs (varies by product).

Prizes: From small instant winnings to large jackpots in periodic draws

💡 Practice: retailers often act as agents, receiving commission from tickets sold; "packages" with multiple fields/tickets at a promotional price are popular.

3) Bingo: social format

Bingo in Grenada is primarily a social event. It is carried out:

in community centers, churches, clubs, houses of culture;
as evening events in hotels for tourists;
in the format of charitable "bingo nights," where part of the proceeds is directed to local initiatives.

Options:

Classic paper bingo with master and drum/electronic generator;
Electronic terminals (less often), allowing you to play simultaneously on several cards.

Prizes: cash (fixed/attendance dependent), gift certificates, tourist activities (excursions, dinners).

4) Organization and basic rules

Lotteries

Buying a ticket/scratch card from a point of sale or authorized agent.

Results - according to the schedule: stands at points, local media/social networks, operator sites (if provided).

Small prize payments - at the point of sale; large ones - in the office/payment center upon presentation of the document.

Bingo

Sale of cards before starting; several rounds with increasing prizes are possible.

The host announces the numbers; players mark cells to a "line," "two lines," or "full house."

The winner is confirmed by checking the card; controversial situations are resolved by the organizer.

5) Responsible play and age restrictions

Age restrictions apply to all forms of gambling.

Limits on spending, breaks, tracking expenses are recommended.

For charity draws - transparency of goals and reporting.

6) Pros and cons for players

Lotteries

Pros: low cost, chance of a big prize, ease of participation.

Cons: high variance, low probability return (more often small wins).

Bingo

Pros: social atmosphere, frequent small prizes, entertainment value.

Cons: tie for the event schedule, limited prize pool capacity.

7) Tips for tourists

1. Buy tickets from authorized sellers and keep checks.

2. Check the time of the draw and how the results are published.

3. For bingo, arrive early: better seats and more card options.

4. Plan your budget: fix the amount for the evening/week and do not increase it impulsively.

5. Specify taxes/payments: where and how to get a prize, what documents are needed.

8) For organizers and operators

Transparent rules and poster: schedule of circulations/evenings, understandable payment conditions.

Social value: A portion of revenue for local projects increases community loyalty.

Anti-fraud and ticket control: unique codes, verification via QR/online service.

Marketing: cross-promo with hotels/travel companies, "holiday" circulations, family formats.

Safety and compliance: age verification, compliance with limits and local regulations.

9) Comparison: Lotteries vs bingo

Criterion	Lotteries	Bingo
Cost of participation	Low (ticket/scratch)	Low (card)
Frequency of results	From instant to weekly	Rounds within the evening
Prize potential	Can be big	Usually small/medium
Social aspect	Low	High (event)
Cost control	By ticket	By number of cards/rounds

10) Trends 2025-2030

Digital services: publishing results and checking tickets online/via QR.

Hybrid formats: bingo evenings in hotels with tourist prizes and local folklore.

Transparency and charity: the growth of "social" games with public reporting.

Inclusive events: Family/older day bingo sessions on weekends and holidays.

Lotteries and bingo in Grenada is an accessible, understandable and socially coloured segment. For local residents - regular leisure with small rates; for tourists - an easy way to feel the local atmosphere and participate in the community event. The key to healthy development is transparent organisation, player protection and a balance of entertainment and social functions.