Frequently Asked Questions

How can tickets be purchased?

What is the mailing address to purchase tickets?

P.O. Box 1850
Edmonton, AB T5J 4V5

Where can tickets be purchased?

What methods of payment are accepted?

Cheque, Money Order, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Cash and Debit at the Showhome only.

What are the ticket prices?

1 for $100, 3 for $250, 5 for $375

How many tickets are sold in total?

32,500 Single tickets
7,500 Sets of 3
5,250 Sets of 5
Total 81,250 tickets sold

How long does it take to receive the ticket in the mail?

Allow 2-3 weeks

What are the cutoff dates and draw dates?

What are the Early Bird prize packages?

His and hers BMWs (2010 BMW X5 xDrive35d & 2010 BMW 328i xDrive Sedan) and 2 Grey Cup Weekend Packages.

What are the location and hours of the showhome?

The show home is located at 2520 Cameron Ravine Landing, Edmonton, Alberta.
Showhome opens August 23, 2010 at 2:00 PM. Show homehours are:
Weekdays: 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Weekends & Holidays: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

What is the retail value of the grand prize showhome?

$1,500,000.00

When are the winners going to be published on the website?

Winners will be published on this website on Thursday, December 9, 2010, one week after the final draw.

How many prizes can be won?

3,449

What is the total retail value of all of the prizes?

$3,530,613.99

How many years has the lottery been active?

18 years

What is the license number?

294932

Who is the project manager?

Bob Wallace #RTM12941 / Stride Management Corp.

Is the ticket tax deductible/do you get a tax receipt?

No, there is no tax receipt issued and the ticket is not tax deductible.

Must the ticket purchaser and the name on the ticket be over the age of 18 years?

Yes

Can tickets be put in the name of a corporation or business?

Yes. Inform the purchaser that should the ticket be a winner, the prize is then awarded to the corporation or business and the person who claims the prize must be able to prove they are an authorized officer of that company.

How many names can be put on a ticket?

Should the customer want to put anymore than 2 names on a ticket, it is recommended that the purchaser keep record of who is involved with the purchase. The Licensee and Alberta Gaming & Liquor Commission will not be responsible for any conflict between joint ticket purchases. In the event of a winning ticket stub having more than one name the lottery will award the prize to any individual whose name appears first on the stub. The Licensee and Alberta Gaming & Liquor Commission are not responsible for resolving any disputes, which may arise from the different individuals.

How are prizes awarded?

Once draws have been completed prize letters will be mailed out. The prize letter informs the winner of what they have won and where and when to pick up their prize. They must have the prize letter and I.D. to claim the prize. All prizes must be accepted as awarded there will be no cash substitutions.

Can we take orders from people outside the province of Alberta?

Any purchaser who RESIDES OUTSIDE ALBERTA BUT IS CALLING FROM WITHIN ALBERTA may purchase a ticket. The ticket can be mailed to any address (even outside of Alberta).

What is done with my personal information?

Both the Caritas Hospitals Foundation Lottery and Stride Management Corp. respect your privacy. We do not rent, sell or trade our mailing lists. The personal information collected by the Caritas Hospitals Foundation Lottery will be used to process ticket orders and to contact you regarding ongoing and future lotteries. The names, cities and winning ticket numbers of winners will be published in northern Alberta newspapers and be posted on the lottery website.