The fine print, friendlier
The questions we get most.
Eligibility, payments, draw nights, payouts — the practical stuff, laid out in plain language.
Eligibility
Adults aged 18 or older who are physically inside Ontario at the moment of purchase.
No. Our AGCO raffle licence (RAF1546240, valid May 26, 2026 — Nov. 18, 2026) restricts ticket sales to purchasers physically located in the province.
Yes, with one exception: members of the executive directly involved in running the draw aren’t allowed to enter.
Tickets
They’re generated the moment payment clears. You’ll see them on the confirmation screen and again in your email receipt.
Once an order is confirmed, sales are final. The exception is a cancelled draw — in that case every ticket holder is refunded automatically.
Yes. Payments run through a PCI-compliant processor; we never see or store your full card number.
Single entries start at $5. Bundle pricing brings the per-ticket cost down to as little as $2 in the largest pack. The full price list is shown on the checkout screen before you pay.
You can pay using your own card, but every ticket is registered to a specific name, email, and phone — and the registered holder is the only person we can pay out to.
The draw
Draws take place at the club facility (1540 Lottie Neely Park Rd, Sarnia, ON N7T 7H4, Canada) at the time published on the Draw Schedule. The exact method is documented in the Rules page.
A random number generator approved under our AGCO licence selects one ticket from every entry sold for that draw.
We publish the new date here and email everyone who already holds a ticket. Existing tickets stay valid.
Yes. Each draw is witnessed by a neutral observer who is not part of the club executive. Their attestation is filed with the AGCO licence record.
Winnings
We contact the winning ticket holder directly using the email and phone on file. You’ll be asked to confirm your identity and ticket number before payout.
Prizes go out by e-transfer or cheque within seven business days of completed verification.
Unclaimed prizes are held in trust and handled in line with AGCO rules. Full detail lives on the Rules page.
Only with your written consent. The AGCO does require us to publish a basic confirmation that a winner has been paid, but your full name and photo are never released without permission.
Lottery and raffle winnings are not considered taxable income in Canada. If you’re unsure how a prize affects your specific situation, talk to an accountant.
Supporting the club
Half of every ticket goes to Bluewater Gymnastics Club Sarnia — funding coaching salaries, equipment upgrades, travel for competitive athletes, and access subsidies.
Absolutely. Email support@ontario-lotto.com and we’ll point you to the club’s direct-donation page.
Didn’t find your answer?
Drop us a note at support@ontario-lotto.com. A real person reads every message and writes back within one business day.
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