Catch the Ace 7 concluded in dramatic fashion after reaching Week 51, helping raise millions for local charities. Now a new chapter is underway.
RUSSELL, ONTARIO, June 18, 2026 — Just ten weeks into a brand-new round of Catch the Ace, the Kin Club of Russell is once again building momentum.
The current jackpot has already grown to $127,000, while this week’s estimated weekly prize is $9,500. The lottery has already raised more than $156,000 for charities, an impressive start for a fundraiser still in its early stages.
The excitement comes only months after the previous Catch the Ace concluded in dramatic fashion during Week 51, capping one of Ontario’s most successful charitable lottery runs. That campaign helped push the Kin Club of Russell’s cumulative charitable fundraising total to more than $7.7 million.
Building on an Extraordinary Legacy
For many supporters, the memories of Catch the Ace 7 are still fresh.
After 51 weeks of growing jackpots, weekly draws, and mounting anticipation, the previous lottery concluded in front of thousands of followers who had watched the story unfold from the very beginning.
The result was not only a life-changing prize for the winner, but also a tremendous victory for local charities.
Today, the Kin Club of Russell’s Catch the Ace program has now raised more than $7,786,000 for charities throughout Eastern Ontario.
“The support from the community continues to amaze us,” said Catch the Ace Chair Doug Anthony. “Every ticket purchased helps local charities while giving players a chance to be part of something exciting.”
Still Early — And Growing Every Week
One of the unique advantages of joining a Catch the Ace lottery early is the opportunity to watch it grow.
Each week, ticket sales help build both the weekly prize and the progressive jackpot. At only ten weeks into the current round, supporters still can get in on the action before the jackpot reaches the levels seen during the previous record-setting run.
This week’s estimated prize is $9,500, while the jackpot has already climbed to $127,000.
How It Works
Players purchase tickets and choose an envelope number. If their ticket is drawn, they win that week’s estimated prize. If the envelope they selected contains the Ace of Spades, they also win the progressive jackpot.
Ticket deadline: Saturday at 11:59 PM ET
Live draw: Sunday, June 21 at 3:15 PM ET
New lottery website: russellkincta.ca
Buy your tickets before Saturday at 11:59 PM ET
Watch the draw live Sunday at 3:15 PM ET on Facebook — Watch here
The jackpot and weekly prize amounts are estimates from the Kin Club of Russell, based on the best information available at the time of publication.
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