Heart of BC 50/50 Lottery News Articles

KELOWNA, BC, Friday, September 5, 2025 — Time is running out! The Heart of BC 50/50 Lottery closes TONIGHT at midnight, and the jackpot has soared past $570,000—with one lucky winner taking home more than $285,000 in tax-free cash.

This is your last chance to get your tickets and contribute to a healthier BC. A chance at a quarter of a million dollars, and a guarantee of having an impact across the heart of BC, each and every ticket is a win-win.

The clock is ticking—get your tickets at heartofbc.ca before midnight for your shot at life-changing winnings!

Information about KGH Foundation

Since 1978, the KGH Foundation has worked with a generous community to raise funds to support world-class healthcare close to home for a growing and diverse population in the interior of B.C. Today, the KGH Foundation is the lead fundraising organization for Kelowna General Hospital, JoeAnna’s House, and Central Okanagan Hospice House, while also fundraising for vital community health care programs. 

For full rules and regulations, please visit heartofbc.ca. Tickets can only be purchased and sold in British Columbia. Must be 19+ to play.
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KELOWNA, BC, Wednesday, September 3, 2025 — There are just a few days remaining to secure tickets for the Heart of BC 50/50 Lottery. With the jackpot over half a million dollars, one very lucky winner is going to receive a life-changing prize, and communities across the heart of BC will receive significant funding for community health projects.

Led by the KGH Foundation, in partnership with healthcare foundations throughout the Interior Health region and the YMCA of Southern Interior BC, the lottery aims to fund upstream, health promotion programs.

With each ticket giving you the chance to win more than $250,000, and guaranteeing impact for British Columbians – it’s a win-win. Sales close this Friday, September 5 at midnight; be sure to get your tickets before they’re gone.

Tickets can be purchased at heartofbc.ca.

Information about KGH Foundation

Since 1978, the KGH Foundation has worked with a generous community to raise funds to support world-class healthcare close to home for a growing and diverse population in the interior of B.C. Today, the KGH Foundation is the lead fundraising organization for Kelowna General Hospital, JoeAnna’s House, and Central Okanagan Hospice House, while also fundraising for vital community health care programs. 

For full rules and regulations, please visit heartofbc.ca. Tickets can only be purchased and sold in British Columbia. Must be 19+ to play.
BC Gaming Event Licence #163302

KELOWNA, BC, Monday, September 1, 2025 — The countdown is officially on. With just 5 days remaining until the Heart of BC 50/50 Lottery closes on Friday, September 5 at midnight, the excitement is building – and so is the jackpot.

With a pot that has already soared past $470,000, the possibilities are endless. Imagine what winning over $200,000 could mean for you. Picture yourself putting a downpayment on that home you’ve been looking at or taking that dream vacation you’ve been putting off for years. Maybe it’s helping your kids with university tuition, purchasing that car you’ve always fantasized about, or simply having the peace of mind that financial security brings. Whatever your dreams, the Heart of BC Lottery can help make them a reality.

And the best part? Every ticket sold is a win-win. Half of the jackpot goes directly to the lucky winner, while the other half stays right here in the heart of BC, funding vital health care projects and programs that support healthier, stronger and more connected communities.

Thanks to the overwhelming support of the first ever Heart of BC 50/50 Lottery this past spring, proactive health programs are already being delivered in communities across the heart of BC.

With only five days left, now is the time to grab your tickets. Because every ticket helps ensure kids grow up with the tools to live active, healthy lives. Every ticket supports families and individuals in accessing preventive care that strengths body, mind and spirit. Every ticket helps fund programs right here in the communities we call home, creating local solutions to local needs. With one simple purchase, you’ve contributed to healthier, stronger, and more connected communities.

So, what would you do with $200,000? Chase your dreams? Travel the world? Secure your family’s future? The possibilities are endless.

Don’t miss your chance to win big. Ticket sales close on Friday, September 5.

Purchase tickets at heartofbc.ca.

Information about KGH Foundation

Since 1978, the KGH Foundation has worked with a generous community to raise funds to support world-class healthcare close to home for a growing and diverse population in the interior of B.C. Today, the KGH Foundation is the lead fundraising organization for Kelowna General Hospital, JoeAnna’s House, and Central Okanagan Hospice House, while also fundraising for vital community health care programs. 

For full rules and regulations, please visit heartofbc.ca. Tickets can only be purchased and sold in British Columbia. Must be 19+ to play.
BC Gaming Event Licence #163302

KELOWNA, BC, Friday, August 1, 2025 — In advance of the BC Day long weekend, the KGH Foundation is thrilled to announce the return of the Heart of BC 50/50 Lottery, an exciting opportunity to win up to $500,000 while supporting healthier communities across the Southern Interior of British Columbia. 

After the inaugural jackpot reached a remarkable $361,110, the Heart of BC 50/50 Lottery is back and bigger than ever. With the current pot already over $175,000, the stakes are high and the impact even greater. While half of the jackpot goes straight to one lucky winner, the other half funds vital upstream health care initiatives right here in our communities.

New to this iteration of the lottery, the KGH Foundation has partnered with health care foundations throughout the Southern Interior, in addition to the existing partnership with the YMCA of Southern Interior BC, to ensure that funds stay in the communities where tickets were purchased. 

Funds from the first lottery are already making a difference. They have helped Sport for Life expand their Physical Activity and Literacy Program in elementary schools across the region, providing both in-person and online training for educators. Programs like these increase the chances that children will stay active for life and enjoy the mental health benefits that come with regular physical activity. 

Proceeds have also funded the YMCA of Southern Interior BC’s Health Promotion programs dedicated to directly enhancing early intervention and prevention services, focusing on the holistic well-being of individuals in mind, body, and spirit for all ages. 

With the deadline to buy tickets coming up on September 5, 2025, there’s never been a better time to help build healthier communities across the heart of beautiful British Columbia. Don’t miss your chance to win big and make a meaningful difference.

Information about KGH Foundation

Since 1978, the KGH Foundation has worked with a generous community to raise funds to support world-class healthcare close to home for a growing and diverse population in the interior of B.C. Today, the KGH Foundation is the lead fundraising organization for Kelowna General Hospital, JoeAnna’s House, and Central Okanagan Hospice House, while also fundraising for vital community health care programs. 

For full rules and regulations, please visit heartofbc.ca. Tickets can only be purchased and sold in British Columbia. Must be 19+ to play.
BC Gaming Event Licence #163302

KELOWNA, BC, Friday, July 18, 2025 — After the first-ever Heart of BC jackpot reached $361,110, it’s back and better than ever, with the winner of this lottery being able to take home up to $500,000! In just two short weeks, the jackpot has already soared past $100,000.

In continued partnership with the YMCA of Southern Interior BC, and newly partnered with health care foundations throughout the Southern Interior, every ticket purchased is making a difference. With a chance to win big, and a guarantee of funding healthier communities across the heart of BC, it’s a win-win.

With public launch slated for August 1, now is the perfect time to get tickets and drive up the jackpot!

Information about KGH Foundation

Since 1978, the KGH Foundation has worked with a generous community to raise funds to support world-class healthcare close to home for a growing and diverse population in the interior of B.C. Today, the KGH Foundation is the lead fundraising organization for Kelowna General Hospital, JoeAnna’s House, and Central Okanagan Hospice House, while also fundraising for vital community health care programs. 

For full rules and regulations, please visit heartofbc.ca. Tickets can only be purchased and sold in British Columbia. Must be 19+ to play.

BC Gaming Event Licence #163302

KELOWNA, BC, Friday, March 14, 2025 — Time is running out! The Heart of BC 50/50 Lottery closes TONIGHT at midnight, and the jackpot has soared past $300,000—with one lucky winner taking home more than $150,000 in tax-free cash.

This is your last chance to get your tickets and contribute to a healthier BC. Every ticket supports proactive health programs in the heart of BC through the KGH Foundation and the YMCA of Southern Interior BC—helping families stay healthy and building world-class care right here at home.

The clock is ticking—get your ticket before midnight for your shot at life-changing winnings!

Information about KGH Foundation

Since 1978, the KGH Foundation has worked with a generous community to raise funds to support world-class healthcare close to home for a growing and diverse population in the interior of B.C. Today, the KGH Foundation is the lead fundraising organization for Kelowna General Hospital, JoeAnna’s House, and Central Okanagan Hospice House, while also fundraising for vital community health care programs. 

For full rules and regulations, please visit heartofbc.ca. Tickets can only be purchased and sold in British Columbia. Must be 19+ to play.

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KELOWNA, BC, March 11, 2025 — What would you do if you won half the jackpot from the Heart of BC 50/50 lottery?

With the pot currently sitting just shy of $300,000 and expected to grow, it’s impossible not to dream big. Maybe you’d jet off on that bucket list vacation, buy a new car, renovate your home or set up the perfect investment plan. The possibilities are endless—and they’re within reach.

But here’s what makes this lottery truly special, while one lucky winner will take home half the jackpot, the other half goes directly toward transforming lives across the Southern Interior of B.C.

With ticket sales closing at midnight Friday, March 14, now’s your chance to dream big and make a meaningful difference. Every ticket you purchase helps fund critical health and wellness programs through the KGH Foundation and the YMCA of Southern Interior B.C.—bringing proactive care, life-changing health initiatives, and vital support to those who need them most.

As you imagine yourself cruising in that dream car or lounging by the pool, remember that your ticket is also helping families in your community access the health services, preventative programs, and wellness initiatives that change—and even save—lives.

Buying a Heart of BC 50/50 lottery ticket isn’t just about the thrill of winning—it’s about turning your dreams into reality while helping others do the same.

Whatever you envision for your winnings, know that the other half of the jackpot will help fund life-changing, preventative health programs that keep our families, friends, and neighbours healthy, out of the hospital, and thriving right here at home.

Because winning big feels even better when it helps others.

Help strengthen the heart of B.C. Buy your tickets by midnight on March 14 at HeartofBC.ca.

Information about your charity

Since 1978, the KGH Foundation has worked with a generous community to raise funds to support world-class healthcare close to home for a growing and diverse population in the interior of B.C. Today, the KGH Foundation is the lead fundraising organization for Kelowna General Hospital, JoeAnna’s House, and Central Okanagan Hospice House, while also fundraising for vital community health care programs. 

For full rules and regulations, please visit heartofbc.ca. Tickets can only be purchased and sold in British Columbia. Must be 19+ to play.

BC Gaming Event Licence #154894