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With only four envelopes left, players are holding their breath — the Ace of Spades could appear any week.

RUSSELL, ONTARIO, October 30, 2025 — The Kin Club of Russell’s Catch the Ace lottery has reached its most suspenseful stage yet. The jackpot has climbed to $1,845,000, the estimated weekly prize is $80,000, and only four envelopes remain.

Each week, anticipation builds across Ontario as players wait to see if the elusive Ace of Spades will finally be revealed.

Record-Breaking Totals for Charity

This seventh edition of the Kin Club of Russell’s Catch the Ace has now raised $2,400,000 for charities this round alone — bringing the cumulative total to more than $6.5 million for local causes since the lottery began.

Hospitals, youth programs, food banks, and mental health initiatives across Eastern Ontario are among the beneficiaries of this record-breaking community fundraiser.

“The support has been overwhelming,” said a Kin Club volunteer. “Every week, more people are tuning in, buying tickets, and helping us make a difference. That’s what this lottery is really about.”

See the charities supported here

How It Works

Each week, players purchase tickets and choose one of the remaining envelopes. If their ticket is drawn, they win that week’s estimated prize — this week, $80,000. If their chosen envelope contains the Ace of Spades, they also win the jackpot, now at $1.85 million.

Ticket deadline: Saturday at 11:59 PM ET
Watch the draw live Sunday at 3:15 PM ET on Facebook — Watch here

Buy your $10 ticket now

The Final Stretch

Only four envelopes remain, and the excitement is at an all-time high. The jackpot has surpassed $1.8 million, this week’s estimated prize is $80,000, and the Ace of Spades could appear at any time.

See draw results and past winners; visit the results page.

Let’s support the community and chase that Ace together!

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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If you are looking for HelpDesk support for Catch the Ace issues, please email the Kin Club of Russell at [email protected]. They will respond promptly.

If you are looking for help to do with problem gambling, please contact ConnexOntario at 866-531-2600 email: click here

Only five envelopes remain — the Ace of Spades is still hiding as the jackpot passes $1.7 million.

RUSSELL, ONTARIO, October 23, 2025 — The Kin Club of Russell’s Catch the Ace lottery is setting records yet again. The jackpot has now reached $1,721,000, the estimated weekly prize is $70,000, and with only five envelopes remaining, the suspense is unlike anything seen in Ontario’s charitable lottery scene.

Now in its seventh edition, Catch the Ace 7 has raised an incredible $2,250,000 for charities this round alone, pushing the cumulative total to more than $6.5 million raised for local causes since the Kin Club of Russell first launched the fundraiser.

“The Real Winner Is the Community”

“The real winner is the local community,” said Catch the Ace 7 Chair Doug Anthony. “The Kin Club of Russell is honoured this round to present our twenty-six local charities with over $2.5 million to support their valuable work.”

Those charities include hospitals, youth programs, mental health initiatives, and food banks across Eastern Ontario — each benefiting directly from the continued success of the lottery.

See the charities supported here.

How the Draw Works

Each week, players buy tickets and select one of the remaining envelopes. If their ticket is drawn, they win that week’s estimated prize — this week, $70,000. If their chosen envelope contains the Ace of Spades, they also claim the jackpot, now sitting at $1.72 million.

Ticket deadline: Saturday at 11:59 PM ET

Watch the draw live Sunday at 3:15 PM ET on Facebook — Watch here

Buy your $10 ticket now

A Volunteer-Driven Success

Run entirely by volunteers, the Kin Club of Russell is part of Kin Canada, an all-Canadian service organization of dedicated members who support their communities through fundraising and service projects. Chartered in 2011, the club also organizes events such as the annual Poutmasters Fishing Derby and community initiatives like Russell’s new welcome signs and Community Gardens.

“We’re proud of how far Catch the Ace has come — and how many people it helps,” said Anthony. “It’s about community first, and that’s what keeps everyone excited to play.”

The Suspense Grows

With only five envelopes left, every ticket sold could be the one that reveals the Ace of Spades. The jackpot has soared past $1.7 million, the weekly win is an estimated $70,000, and anticipation is building across Ontario.

For past winners and draw results, visit the results page.

Let’s support the community and chase that Ace together!

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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If you are looking for HelpDesk support for Catch the Ace issues, please email the Kin Club of Russell at [email protected]. They will respond promptly.

If you are looking for help to do with problem gambling, please contact ConnexOntario at 866-531-2600 email: click here