TICKETS
What are the STARS LOTTERY Lucky STARS 50/50 ticket prices?
- 2 tickets for $10
- 10 tickets for $25
- 50 tickets for $50
- 250 tickets for $100
How can I purchase tickets?
Online: starslottery.ca
Phone: 1-844-782-7740 (1-844-STARS40)
What methods of payment can I use?
VISA/VISA Debit and MasterCard/MasterCard Debit.
How long does it take to receive an e-ticket confirmation by e-mail?
Please allow 15 minutes for the email to arrive. If you do not receive it by email
within 24 hours, contact inquiries@mb.starslottery.ca. Please check your junk folder.
How many tickets are available to be sold for Lucky STARS 50/50?
STARS LOTTERY will only offer 910,500 Lucky STARS 50/50 tickets for sale and will be sold at a set of 2 for $10, a set of 10 for $25, a set of 50 for $50 or a set of 250 for $100.
How many names can be put on a ticket?
Up to two names can be placed on a ticket. In the event of a winning ticket stub having more than one name, the prize will be awarded to only one of the individuals on the ticket. STARS and Liquor, Gaming & Cannabis Authority of Manitoba (LGCA) are not responsible for resolving any disputes that may arise between different individuals whose names appear on the ticket.
Is there an age restriction on purchasing tickets?
Yes. Ticket purchasers must be 18 years of age or older.
If I am not a resident of Manitoba can I still purchase a ticket?
Yes, however, you must be physically in Manitoba at the time of purchase.
Is my purchase tax deductible / do I get a tax receipt?
No, a tax receipt is not issued, as Canada Revenue Agency does not deem the purchase of a raffle (lottery) ticket as a donation. All lottery winnings are tax free.
Are lottery winnings taxable?
Lottery winnings are considered a windfall and not taxable in Canada.
Can a ticket be refunded?
Yes, ticket purchases can be refunded, however no refund will be issued after the draw has taken place.
Who is prohibited from purchasing tickets?
Contest rules prohibit the following people from purchasing tickets:
- Board members and senior executive of STARS
- Staff of Stride Management Corp. and their immediate family members
What is done with my personal information?
Stride Management Corp. and STARS respect your privacy. We do not rent, sell, or trade our mailing lists. The personal information collected by STARS LOTTERY will be used to process ticket orders, notify winners, send out lottery information, and contact you about future STARS events and programs. You may opt-out of our mailing/email lists at any time.
CUT-OFF DATES AND DRAW DATES
Where will the draws take place?
The Early Bird draw and Lucky STARS 50/50 draw will be under the supervision of Stride Management Corp. and will take place at the STARS base: 155 West Hangar Rd., Winnipeg, MB. Any person wishing to view the draws has the right do so by attending at the above location on the draw date(s).
PRIZES
How many prizes can be won?
2 total prizes will be awarded.
What is the Early Bird prize?
The Early Bird prize is a Honolulu Escape for two (2) with airfare from Winnipeg and six (6) nights deluxe hotel accommodation valued at $6,800 OR the cash alternative of $6,500. The winner will have seven (7) days from the date of the draw to confirm their choice of Early Bird prize. In the event the winner has not decided, the cash alternative will be awarded. The travel package is guaranteed for two (2) years from the draw date.
What is the LUCKY STARS 50/50 prize?
The cash value of the Lucky STARS 50/50 prize is 50% of total ticket sales, to a maximum payout of $300,000.
WINNERS
How and when will the winners’ names be available?
The Early Bird winner and Lucky STARS 50/50 winner will be posted on the
STARS LOTTERY website (starslottery.ca) within five days after each applicable draw.
How will winners be notified?
A STARS representative will attempt to contact both prize winners (Early Bird and Lucky STARS 50/50) by phone. If a winner cannot be notified after a period of 30 days from the draw date, the prize will be retained by the STARS Foundation.
Are ticket purchasers eligible for all prizes?
Ticket purchasers are eligible for both prizes, provided their purchase was completed before the applicable draw deadline.
How are the draws conducted?
The lottery draws will be conducted using an RNG (Random Number Generator) system. The winning raffle draw number shall be determined from the pool of sold lottery ticket numbers.
Do prizes have to be accepted “as is”?
Prizes must be accepted as awarded, with no substitutes, unless otherwise stated. All winners have 30 days from the date of the draw to claim their prize(s), with the following exceptions/restrictions:
- The vacation package is valid for two years from the draw date. In the event that the winner of the travel prizes does not wish to travel to the destination they won, they will have the option to take cash as advertised.
Lottery prizes are tax-free.
What is the licence number for Lucky STARS 50/50?
The Lucky STARS 50/50 licence number is LGCA 5664-RF-45346
LOTTERY MANAGEMENT
Who is the STARS LOTTERY project manager?
Stride Management Corp., 3950 – 12 Street NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8H9, 403-508-7313
Brenda Delaney, Project Coordinator: Email: inquiries@starslotteryalberta.ca
Who provides lottery management and operational support for STARS LOTTERY?
Stride Management Corp., 3950 – 12 Street NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8H9 is responsible for the processing of all ticket requests, issuing and mailing of tickets to ticket purchasers, supervising the draws, and notifying all winners in writing. They also manage the call centre at the address above.
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How will the proceeds from the STARS Lottery be used?
Proceeds from STARS LOTTERY assist STARS directly with the daily operating costs of providing critical care to patients in need from its three bases in Alberta: Calgary, Edmonton and Grande Prairie. It costs approximately $10 million annually to operate each base.
Where can I get more information about STARS’ calendar campaign?
Phone: 403-216-1040 or 1-877-778-8288
Mail: STARS Head Office, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Box 570, Calgary AB T2E 8M7
Email: calendar@stars.ca
Where can I get more information about STARS’ direct mail program?
Phone: 1-855-516-4848
Mail: STARS Donations, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Box 570, Calgary, AB T2E 8M7
Email: donations@stars.ca
Who should be contacted for further information about STARS LOTTERY?
For further information, contact Brenda Delaney, Stride Management Corp.:
Calgary & area: 403-508-7313
Outside Calgary: 1-855-782-7768