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Don’t miss your chance to be a WINNER in the AutismBC Raffle & 50/50!

Vancouver, BC, September 8, 2023 — TIME IS RUNNING OUT! Tickets for AutismBC’s biggest fundraising event of the year are still available and in just two weeks, one lucky buyer will win a brand-new vehicle or other great prizes, including the 50/50 CASH PRIZE!

Tickets for the 50/50 start at just $10 or buy 3 for $25!

John from Surrey won last year’s 50/50 and took home $19,553 in cash! Kimberly from Kelowna won last year’s Grand Prize of a Ford Maverick Truck, courtesy of Applewood Auto Group!

Will you be a winner in this year’s AutismBC’s Raffle & 50/50? Buy today and find out!

Support the Autism Community in British Columbia

Today in BC, 1 in 29 children between the ages of 6-18 have an autism diagnosis, and the demand for autism services and programs continues to grow. It is estimated that over 180,000 adults and children in the province are on the spectrum. AutismBC benefits the autism community in BC with information, workshops, social connections, and local support from regional resource teams.

Help AutismBC continue to benefit the lives of so many.

“Please keep this group going! My son never felt comfortable with being autistic. He could only see the challenges he has. He has met other kids that are comfortable talking about autism, and now he does too on occasion! He is at his happiest self during these social groups!”

– Parent of child in AutismBC social program

Buy TODAY to make a life changing impact!

Raffle Tickets start at $20 / 3 for $50 / 10 for $100
50/50 Tickets cost $10 or 3 for $25

Thank you for supporting the autism community in BC with your purchase this year.

Get your tickets online
or by phone at 604-434-0880 ext. 101

Prizes
Grand Prize: Kia Sportage LX – Value $36,303 courtesy of Applewood Auto Group
Second Prize: Fitbit Versa 4 Smartwatch – Value of $260 courtesy of Sport Chek

Thank you to our sponsors: Applewood Auto Group, Quality Foods, Allwest Insurance, Pawlick Automotive, Gulf & Fraser, Prospera Credit Union, Staples, Sport Chek, Daily Hive and Katcom Media.

Important Dates
Final Sales Deadline: Thursday, September 21 at 11:59pm
Final Draw: Friday, September 22 at 4:00pm

Anyone, anywhere age 19+ in BC can win!
BC Gaming Event Licenses #142794, #142798

Support healthier communities with Lake Life Lottery

KELOWNA, BC, September 8, 2023 — Back and better than ever!

Interior BC’s local lottery is back for a second year! Lake Life Lottery offers a wide array of exciting prizes, as well as a chance to give back to the community through support of essential health care services, all while keeping your purchasing dollars in the Interior BC communities you know and love!

$1.6M in life-changing prizes to win
With $1.6M in prizes, Lake Life Lottery is a hugely exciting opportunity for all lake life lovers, and Okanagan enthusiasts. Your ticket purchase enters you to win vacations, vehicles, experiences, and more!

A dreamy Grand Prize: This year’s Grand Prize Dream Home makes the 18th hole at the pristine Okanagan Golf Club your backyard with a gorgeous home at Quail Landing valued at over $1.3 million.
A sea-worthy Bonus Prize: The winner of the Bonus Prize gets to choose between a fabulous pontoon boat package complete with everything you need to get on the lake, OR a whopping $70,000 in cash to spend however your heart desires. It’s your choice, your dream, and your chance to make it a reality!
The outdoor adventure Early Bird Prize: Embark on a spectacular adventure with our Early Bird Prize Package which includes an $11,000 Home and Patio makeover, your choice of a Bali beach vacation or exotic Moroccan experience and $25,000 cash.
Adventurous vacation packages, including: A Vancouver Island getaway, an excursion in Paris, island hopping in Greece, a relaxing holiday in Mexico, and a daring cruise through Alaska.
The chance to drive off into the sunset in a luxury vehicle: A 2024 Hyundai Kona SUV, a 2023 Nissan Sentra SV Sedan, a 2024 Kia Seltos LV SUV, or $30,822.40 cash.
A thrilling experience in your own backyard, including: An Eldorado Resort couples package, Osoyoos Mountain relaxation getaway, Okanagan Lake heli-tour, wake surf adventure, Holy Sip wine tour, e-bike safari, zipline adventure, season pass to the Kelowna Rockets, and more!

Don’t miss your chance to win!

You’re supporting healthier communities

Every dollar spent on the Lake Life Lottery stays in BC’s Interior to support you and your loved ones through the essential services provided by the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation and YMCA of Southern Interior BC.

KGH Foundation
The Kelowna General Hospital Foundation provides life-changing care and services, keeping our families and neighbours healthy.

The YMCA of Southern Interior BC
YMCA of Southern Interior BC supports whole-person well-being with programs and opportunities to help community members thrive.

19+ to play. gamblingsupportbc.ca. For rules and regulations, please visit LakeLifeLottery.ca/rules-and-regulations. Licenses #143884, 143885, 143883

Embark on an Extraordinary Journey with Royal Columbian Hospital: A 50/50 Jackpot Like Never Before!

New Westminster, BC, September 8, 2023 — Prepare for awe-inspiring news! Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation’s 50/50 jackpot for September has skyrocketed, and there’s no limit to how high it could climb! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to take part, potentially win an amazing prize, and contribute to the well-being of critically ill and injured patients across British Columbia.

Could September 28, 2023, be your lucky day? Your participation might just change your fate!

Buy Your Tickets Now:

Tickets are 10 for $10, 75 for $25, 350 for $50, and 700 for $80 (Best value: limited quantity available)!

Make sure to grab your tickets before the cut-off on Wednesday, September 27, at 11:59:59pm. Take a leap now for a shot at winning big and offering invaluable support to Royal Columbian Hospital’s patients. The fortunate winner will fly away with half of the incredible jackpot!

Buy tickets today! Tickets must be purchased online.

When you play, we all win!

With a legacy dating back to 1862, Royal Columbian Hospital stands as one of British Columbia’s most vital healthcare institutions. A staggering one-third of the province’s population relies on our hospital for critical medical care.

Renowned as a regional referral center for cardiac, trauma, neurosciences, high-risk maternity, and neonatal intensive care, our hospital’s services are unparalleled. We are the sole facility in the province that offers such a comprehensive range of services with the highest level of care, all in one location.

Our commitment extends to providing the utmost care to the most critically ill and injured individuals from all corners of the province.

When you secure your ticket, you’re standing by one in three British Columbians. Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation directs funds to significant projects, crucial equipment needs, facility enhancements, research, education, and innovation at Royal Columbian Hospital.

Ticket Sales Close: Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Draw Date: Thursday, September 28, 2023
Tickets available to British Columbia residents over 19 years of age

Super September – The Ultimate Win-Win for Fans in Ontario!

Ontario, September 8, 2023 — Jays Care currently has the largest 50/50 program in Major League Baseball. Fans across Ontario have already won over $10 million in prizing this season, but it’s about to get a lot better!

Super September is Jays Care Foundation’s biggest 50/50 jackpot ever and was built specifically for the best fans in baseball. The MULTI-MILLION-DOLLAR GRAND PRIZE is projected to be the biggest jackpot in MLB history, bigger than last year’s record-setting grand prize of $3.9 MILLION.

To commemorate the Blue Jays’ inaugural season in 1977, there will be 77 amazing early bird prizes drawn throughout the month. From all-inclusive vacations, to groceries for a year, to weekend golf getaways, we’re giving every Blue Jays fan across Ontario a reason to get excited.

Purchase your tickets before 12pm ET on September 8 to be eligible for ALL 77 early bird prizes! Are you in?

For more information visit bluejays.com/5050

The Power of Sport

Jays Care Foundation uses the power of sport and play, to help level the playing field and improve the lives of youth facing barriers across the country. This includes children living with physical and cognitive disabilities, Indigenous youth, and young girls and boys who may not otherwise have the chance to participate in organized sports. Through its life-changing programming, Jays Care is building a Canada where every child could grow, learn, and develop through play. With each 50/50 ticket sold, half of the proceeds go directly towards Jays Care programming, while the other half goes to one lucky fan with the winning ticket number!

Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Lottery License #RAF1304309

LAST CHANCE TO SCORE BIG! ONLY HOURS REMAIN!

SASKATCHEWAN, September 8, 2023 — The Early Bonus Deadline in the Roughrider & Children’s Hospital Foundations Lottery is Midnight Tonight! It’s crunch time, fans! Don’t miss your shot at the Ultimate Fan Tailgate Early Bonus Prize! Whether you’re cruising in the GMC Sierra AT4, cheering on the Riders with season tickets and tailgating like a champion OR opting for $85,000 cash – you’re guaranteed a WIN!

There are over 1,000 prizes worth more than $2 Million to be won! With 10 incredible Grand Prizes featuring luxury cars, trucks, boats, exotic trips, bucket list adventures, exclusive Riders prizes and your best chance to WIN $1 Million! Don’t miss your shot – get your tickets by the Early Bonus Prize Deadline: Midnight Tonight!

OVER 1,000 INCREDIBLE PRIZES WORTH OVER $2 MILLION, INCLUDING:

✓ NEW! 10 Grand Prizes
✓ Ultimate Fan Tailgate Early Bonus Prize
✓ Lake Life Early Bird Prize
✓ FAN-tastic custom Riders Prizes
✓ Plus so much more!

MORE WAYS TO WIN!

There are even more ways to win BIG! Don’t forget to add Halftime 50/50 and Cash Calendar tickets to your order. The Halftime 50/50 Jackpot could grow to $1,293,100 and half of that could be yours. The Cash Calendar is the biggest in Saskatchewan with over $168,000 in prizes to be won every day in December!

Check out ALL of the amazing prizes at RidersChildrensLottery.ca.

Or call 1-888-348-8442

YOUR LOTTERY TICKET PURCHASE MAKES A HUGE DIFFERENCE TO KIDS ALL ACROSS SASKATCHEWAN

The Saskatchewan Roughrider & Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundations have teamed up to help make a difference in the health and wellness of kids across the province by making sure they get the specialized care they need and a chance to play.

For official details and to order tickets, visit RidersChildrensLottery.ca.

Lottery Licence # LR23-0030. See Rules and Regulations for details. Approximate value including all taxes and freight. Prizes may not be exactly as shown. Halftime 50/50 and Cash Calendar tickets must be purchased in conjunction with the Roughrider & Children’s Hospital Foundations Lottery Ticket. Final Ticket Sales Deadline is October 27, 2023

Roughrider & Children’s Hospital Foundations Lottery PO Box 1301 Stn Main Saskatoon, SK S7K 3N9

You Could Win $595,000, that’s over half a MILLION dollars!

Pembroke, Ontario, Friday, September 8, 2023 — The Pembroke Regional Hospital Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery is GROWING FAST with a chance to win OVER half a MILLION dollars, an estimated $595,000 if the Ace of Spades is caught with an estimated consolation prize of $40,000! Buy your tickets today for a chance to win!

Deadline to purchase tickets is Tuesday, September 12 at 11:59pm
Draw will take place on Wednesday, September 13 at 10:00am

Tickets start as low as 3 for $5!

Over $285,000 in weekly prizes have been given away so far!

SUPPORT HEALTHCARE CLOSE TO HOME

All proceeds from PRHF’s Catch the Ace Lottery will help fund the Pembroke Regional Hospital’s chemotherapy and medical day care unit, to advance the well-being of Pembroke and the surrounding communities.

Good, luck!

Pembroke Regional Hospital Foundation
705 Mackay St.
Pembroke, ON
K8A 1G8
[email protected]
Lottery License #RAF1280843

WIN A 2023 Camaro SS Convertible & Early Bird Prizes!

KEMPTVILLE, ON, September 7, 2023 — Did you know that the people of Kemptville need to take a 45-minute ambulance ride to Ottawa in order to get a CT scan? Every moment of uncertainty can feel like an eternity when you’re sick.

YOU can help bring a much-needed CT scanner to the community of Kemptville, turning that 45-minute ambulance ride into a 1-minute gurney ride to the diagnostic imaging department at Kemptville District Hospital!

Play the Kemptville District Hospital Foundation’s CT Scanner Lottery for your chance to win a 2023 Camaro SS Convertible (valued at over $70,000), a cash jackpot, and awesome early bird prizes!

$25 for 1 ticket
$100 for 5 tickets
$300 for 20 tickets

A State-Of-The-Art CT Scanner For Kemptville District Hospital.
Sweet Prizes For You.

The 2023 Camaro SS Convertible combines the power and classic styling of Chevy’s timeless muscle car and modern perks like a rear vision camera, remote start, WI-FI hotspot capabilities, and Apple Car Play/Android Auto Wireless. Play the CT Scanner Lottery and get ready to turn heads!

In addition to the grand prize, you can score the following early bird prizes:

Flash Grocery Shopping Spree: Deadline September 21, 11:59 pmWin a 5-minute shopping spree for up to $2,000 at Jonsson’s Your Independent Grocer in Kemptville, ON.

Best Sleep Ever Bundle: Deadline October 12, 11:59 pmIncludes a luxurious queen bed with cooling pillows and bedding.

Play The 50|50 Draw For More Ways To Win!

Did you know that CT Scanner Lottery players can unlock even more ways to win? It’s simple! When you add main draw tickets to your cart, you’ll unlock access to an exclusive 50|50 draw. Add 50|50 tickets to your purchase for a chance to score the growing cash jackpot (in addition to your shot at the car & early bird prizes)… the jackpot is already over $5,000!

Together, we can give Kemptville District Hospital the tools it needs to bring local care to the next level.

Thank you, and good luck!

Kemptville District Hospital Foundation
2675 Concession Road
Kemptville, ON
K0G 1J0
Lottery license #RAF1330010
50|50 license #RAF1330009

Win over $800,000 for as little as $10!

Ontario, September 7, 2023 – Hurry! Deadline for tonight’s draw is approaching fast.

The Jackpot in SickKids Catch the Ace is the biggest in Ontario, and it’s growing by the second! You could win over $800,000 TONIGHT if you find the Ace of Spades. Get tickets for tonight’s draw by 6pm for your chance to win BIG!

Buy your tickets, choose your lucky envelope, and you could win it all if you catch the Ace tonight.

Play SickKids Catch the Ace online. It’s a fun way to support SickKids, and your chance to win BIG!

☑ Visit www.SickKidsAce.ca – buy your tickets and select your lucky envelope
☑ Watch the Jackpot and Weekly Prize grow until the draw deadline of 6pm Tonight
☑ If your ticket is drawn – YOU WIN 20% of weekly Sales
☑ If your lucky envelope contains the Ace of Spades – YOU ALSO WIN the Progressive Jackpot
☑ Feel good knowing that 50% of all ticket sales go to towards SickKids Foundation

The deadline to order your tickets is 6pm Tonight. Don’t miss out. Order today!

For more information visit www.sickkidsace.ca

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One day left! Don't miss your chance to win $2,500 on September 8!

Vancouver, BC, September 6, 2023 — Only single tickets left for the Volvo lottery, get your tickets fast! Purchase your tickets for Vancouver Opera’s Lottery before Thursday, September 7 at 11:59 p.m. to be entered to win the SECOND EARLY BIRD PRIZE of the 2023 Volvo Lottery – ONE lucky winner for $2,500 Cash!

AND you will be entered into THREE separate draws for multiple chances to win! Second Early Bird Draw September 8: $2,500 cash prize, Third Early Bird Draw October 6: $5,000 cash prize, Grand Prize Draw October 31: A 2024 Volvo XC40 Hybrid OR the cash equivalent of $67,445!

AND tickets for the 50/50 BONUS DRAW are also available! You could win up to $22,500 on October 31!

Your ticket purchase directly supports Vancouver Opera’s spectacular productions on stage, as well as their education and outreach programs, bringing opera into the community to inspire and educate people of all ages and backgrounds.

Ticket Cost: Car Lottery: 1 for $40 / ~~3 for $99 / 7 for $196 / 11 for $297 50/50: 1 for $10 / 5 for $25~~

Vancouver Opera creates extraordinary experiences that engage, inspire, and entertain your community through voice, music, and theatre.

Second Early Bird mail and phone order deadline: 5:00pm, Thursday, September 7 2023.
Second Early Bird online order deadline: 11:59pm, Thursday, September 7, 2023.
Grand Prize Draw mail and phone order deadline: 5:00pm, Monday, October 30, 2023.
Grand Prize Draw online order deadline: 11:59pm, Monday, October 30, 2023.

Tickets can be purchased by British Columbia residents over 19 years of age.

BC Gaming Event Licence #143039 & #142129

Summer Bonus Deadline in 2 Days

VANCOUVER, BC, Wednesday, September 6, 2023 — Summer is fading away, but don’t let your travel plans hibernate! Dream Lottery’s Summer Bonus draw is your passport to a world of adventure.

Imagine embarking on an unforgettable escape with a whopping $36,000 in Luxury Vacations from Travel Best Bets… Whether you’re craving a European adventure or the relaxation of a sunny beach getaway in Mexico, this prize promises to make your travel dreams come true.

But you’ll have to hurry to get your ticket! Dream Lottery is already over 70% sold and the 50/50 is almost $1,500,000. The Summer Bonus deadline is only two days away – midnight, this Friday, September 8.

Win and you’ll also have the choice between a brand-new Hyundai Elantra Luxury Hybrid, a year’s worth of gas and groceries or $30,000 tax-free cash.

When you purchase your ticket today, you’ll also secure your shot at the Fall Bonus, Early Bird draws, and the multi-million dollar Grand Prize draw with 10 life-changing options – including $2,300,000 tax-free cash.

Where will you travel when you win the Summer Bonus? Get your Dream Lottery ticket and find post-win inspiration from the top 6 travel destinations chosen by our ticket buyers and supporters.

Small steps can lead to mighty discoveries

Help fuel new medical breakthroughs for kids and families in BC

BC Children’s Hospital is the only hospital of its kind in the province, tackling the most complex physical and mental health challenges facing children and youth today. Every step brings research teams closer to life-changing breakthroughs from the lab straight to kids’ bedsides in BC, the Yukon and beyond.

Widely recognized as leaders in specialized, innovative therapies and ground-breaking research, BC Children’s is ranked among the top five pediatric hospitals in the world. Whether it’s kidney failure, cancer, heart disease, or brain health, there are hundreds of health experts tirelessly delivering care and over 1,500 research community members working to solve the biggest questions remaining in child health.

You might think your impact is small, but your support of BC Children’s Hospital research initiatives could be just what we need to push the next medical advancement over the finish line. Thank you for getting us closer to crucial answers for kids and their families.

Thank you for making us mighty.

Get your tickets online on the BC Children’s Hospital Dream Lottery website,
by Phone at 604.536.2491,
or toll-free at 1.888.888.1567

Tickets cost 3 for $100 / 6 for $175 / 9 for $250 / 20 for $500

50/50 PLUS tickets are 2 for $15 / 6 for $30 / 16 for $60
Daily Cash PLUS tickets are 2 for $25 / 6 for $50

A ticket purchaser must purchase a Dream Lottery ticket to be eligible to purchase 50/50 PLUS® and DAILY CASH PLUS™ tickets.

In the event of an advertising discrepancy, the official 2023 Dream Lottery Rules and Regulations will apply without exception. Prizes shown may not be exactly as illustrated.
BC Gaming Event Licences #143533, #143535, #143536
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