Play Fore Hearts Lottery News Stream

VICTORIA, BC, July 16, 2026 — The Play Fore Hearts Lottery is your chance to win a dream vacation in Mexico, a weekend in Whistler, or a bigger bank account!

Tickets start at just $10 and in addition to the opportunity to take home 50% of the jackpot, you can purchase additional tickets for the chance to win great getaway prizes including:

Seven Nights in Mexico
Escape to the Mayan Palace in Riviera Maya, Nuevo Vallarta, or Puerto Peñasco for an unforgettable getaway for up to four guests.

Two Nights Stay & Play in Victoria
Two-night stay at Hotel Grand Pacific and golf for four at:

• Uplands Golf Club
• Victoria Golf Club
• and Gorge Vale Golf Club

Three Nights at Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Experience luxury, mountain views, fine dining, and alpine adventure at its best.

Two Nights at Pacific Sands Beach Resort in Tofino
Oceanfront views, cozy stays, beach access, and rainforest trails in a serene coastal setting.

Two Nights at Crown Isle Resort in Comox Valley
Enjoy championship golf for two, comfortable accommodations, and stunning mountain views.

New This Year: Uplands Heart Tournament Online Silent Auction

From curated gift baskets to unforgettable Vancouver Island getaways, their online Silent Auction features a fantastic collection of items and experiences. Whether you’re treating yourself, searching for the perfect gift, or looking for your next adventure, there’s something for everyone.

Start Bidding in the Silent Auction

Every Ticket and Bid Helps Support Cardiac Care

While you’ll be playing for incredible prizes, you’ll also be helping equip our hospitals with advanced technology and essential medical equipment.

Every year, over 200,000 cardiac assessments take place at Royal Jubilee and Victoria General hospitals, resulting in more than 6,200 cardiac surgeries and procedures performed.

These hospitals are the two main referral sites for specialized care on Vancouver Island – serving all 930,000+ residents. Thanks to the support of lottery players and donors:

• 40% of equipment in our hospitals is funded through community generosity.
• 1 in 5 Island residents can rely on care at Royal Jubilee and Victoria General every year.
• 8,900+ healthcare professionals can serve our community with expertise and compassion.
  • 120,000+ patients cared for at Royal Jubilee Hospital
  • 119,000+ patients cared for at Victoria General Hospital
• Both our hospitals rank #3 and #4 in BC (Newsweek 2025)

Ticket sales end on August 16th at 11:59 p.m. and the winning ticket will be randomly selected on August 18th at 3:00 PM. Winner will be contacted by phone.

Tickets may be sold and purchased only in BC. Prize Raffle BC Gaming License #173727 chances are 1 in 5,420 (total tickets available) to win. 50/50 BC Gaming License #172697 chances are 1 in 17,315 (total tickets available) to win. Actual odds depend on number of tickets sold. Know your limit, play within it. 19+ to play. Problem Gambling Help Line 1-888-795-6111, www.gamblingsupportbc.ca

VICTORIA, BC, July 15, 2024 — The Play Fore Hearts 50/50 Raffle is your chance to win big while supporting local hospital care through the Victoria Hospitals Foundation. The Jackpot is $14,700 and still climbing!

You could be the lucky winner of half the total jackpot while the other half supports cardiac care at Royal Jubilee Hospital. And since Royal Jubilee Hospital is Vancouver Island’s referral centre for cardiac care, you have the power to impact all 860,000+ that call the Island home.

Your raffle ticket purchase helps fund leading-edge cardiac equipment for Royal Jubilee’s Heart Health program. Tickets start at just $10! Purchase your tickets now.  Thank you and good luck!

The Play Fore Hearts 50/50 Raffle is an online raffle that complements the in-person Uplands Golf Club Annual Heart Tournament. Since 1978, the Uplands Golf Club Annual Heart Tournament has raised more than $3.3 million for cardiac care through the Victoria Hospitals Foundation. Players, sponsors, volunteers, and donors have all helped make the Tournament one of the longest-running, most successful charity tournaments in BC.

Thank you to the Tournament’s Title Sponsor, Peninsula Co-op for their generous and continued support. And thank you to CFAX 1070, Virgin Radio, CTV Vancouver Island, and Used.ca for their kind support of the 50/50 raffle.

Important Dates

• 50/50 Raffle Ticket Sales End:Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
• 50/50 Raffle Draw Date:Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

About the Victoria Hospitals Foundation

The Victoria Hospitals Foundation (VHF) works in partnership with Island Health to enable donations to every area of care at Royal Jubilee, Victoria General, and Gorge Road hospitals. Donations support funding of medical equipment, special projects, education, and research. Since 1989, VHF has raised more than $180 million to benefit local hospitals and our Vancouver Island community.

For more information, please call the Foundation at 250-519-1750, or visit victoriahf.ca.

Tickets may be sold and purchased only in BC. Chances are 1 in 70,000 (total tickets for sale) to win the 50/50 prize. BC Gaming Event License #151906. Know your limit, play within it. 19+ to play. Problem Gambling Help Line 1-888-795-6111.

The winning tickets will be drawn using Random Number Generator software and the winner will be contacted by phone by the Victoria Hospitals Foundation. Read the rules of play. Questions? Please call us at 250-519-1750 or email us at [email protected].

VICTORIA, BC, July 4, 2024 — The Play Fore Hearts 50/50 Raffle is your chance to win big while supporting local hospital care through the Victoria Hospitals Foundation. Last year’s jackpot reached over $20,000 – with just a few weeks to buy your tickets, don’t wait!

You could be the lucky winner of half the total jackpot while the other half supports cardiac care at Royal Jubilee Hospital. And since Royal Jubilee Hospital is Vancouver Island’s referral centre for cardiac care, you have the power to impact all 860,000+ that call the Island home.

Your raffle ticket purchase helps fund leading-edge cardiac equipment for Royal Jubilee’s Heart Health program. Tickets start at just $10! Purchase your tickets now.  Thank you and good luck!

The Play Fore Hearts 50/50 Raffle is an online raffle that complements the in-person Uplands Golf Club Annual Heart Tournament. Since 1978, the Uplands Golf Club Annual Heart Tournament has raised more than $3.3 million for cardiac care through the Victoria Hospitals Foundation. Players, sponsors, volunteers, and donors have all helped make the Tournament one of the longest-running, most successful charity tournaments in BC.

Thank you to the Tournament’s Title Sponsor, Peninsula Co-op for their generous and continued support. And thank you to CFAX 1070, Virgin Radio, CTV Vancouver Island, and Used.ca for their kind support of the 50/50 raffle.

Important Dates

• 50/50 Raffle Ticket Sales End:Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
• 50/50 Raffle Draw Date:Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

About the Victoria Hospitals Foundation

The Victoria Hospitals Foundation (VHF) works in partnership with Island Health to enable donations to every area of care at Royal Jubilee, Victoria General, and Gorge Road hospitals. Donations support funding of medical equipment, special projects, education, and research. Since 1989, VHF has raised more than $180 million to benefit local hospitals and our Vancouver Island community.

For more information, please call the Foundation at 250-519-1750, or visit victoriahf.ca.

Tickets may be sold and purchased only in BC. Chances are 1 in 70,000 (total tickets for sale) to win the 50/50 prize. BC Gaming Event License #151906. Know your limit, play within it. 19+ to play. Problem Gambling Help Line 1-888-795-6111.

The winning tickets will be drawn using Random Number Generator software and the winner will be contacted by phone by the Victoria Hospitals Foundation. Read the rules of play. Questions? Please call us at 250-519-1750 or email us at [email protected].

VICTORIA, BC, July 29, 2023 — The Play Fore Hearts 50/50 Raffle is your chance to win big while supporting local hospital care through the Victoria Hospitals Foundation. The jackpot is over $13,000 and continues to climb! The deadline is tomorrow to buy your tickets, so don’t wait!

You could be the lucky winner of half the total jackpot while the other half supports cardiac care at Royal Jubilee Hospital. And since Royal Jubilee Hospital is Vancouver Island’s referral centre for cardiac care, you have the power to impact all 860,000+ that call the Island home.

Your raffle ticket purchase helps fund leading-edge cardiac equipment for Royal Jubilee’s Heart Health program. Click here to purchase your tickets now!

This is also a great way for your friends and family to join you in supporting our local hospitals—please help us spread the word. Anyone 19+ in BC can purchase a ticket.

Tickets start at just $10! Purchase your tickets now.  Thank you and good luck!

The Play Fore Hearts 50/50 Raffle is an online raffle that complements the in-person Uplands Golf Club Annual Heart Tournament. Since 1978, the Uplands Golf Club Annual Heart Tournament has raised more than $3.2 million for cardiac care through the Victoria Hospitals Foundation. Players, sponsors, volunteers, and donors have all helped make the Tournament one of the longest-running, most successful charity tournaments in BC.

Thank you to the Tournament’s Title Sponsor, Peninsula Co-op for their generous and continued support. And thank you to CFAX 1070, Virgin Radio, CTV Vancouver Island, Black Press Media, and Used.ca for their kind support of the 50/50 raffle.

Important Dates

• 50/50 Raffle Ticket Sales End:Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.
• 50/50 Raffle Draw Date:Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.

About the Victoria Hospitals Foundation

The Victoria Hospitals Foundation (VHF) works in partnership with Island Health to enable donations to every area of care at Royal Jubilee, Victoria General, and Gorge Road hospitals. Donations support funding of medical equipment, special projects, education, and research. Since 1989, VHF has raised more than $180 million to benefit local hospitals and our Vancouver Island community.

For more information, please call the Foundation at 250-519-1750, or visit victoriahf.ca.

Tickets may be sold and purchased only in BC. Chances are 1 in 70,000 (total tickets for sale) to win the 50/50 prize. BC Gaming Event License #142801. Know your limit, play within it. 19+ to play. Problem Gambling Help Line 1-888-795-6111.

The winning tickets will be drawn using Random Number Generator software and the winner will be contacted by phone by the Victoria Hospitals Foundation. Read the rules of play. Questions? Please call us at 250-519-1750 or email us at [email protected].

Last chance! Time and tickets are running out!
Buy your tickets today for a chance to win the big 50/50 jackpot and three amazing island getaways!

VICTORIA, BC, July 18, 2021 — Don’t miss a chance to win three amazing week-long getaways in Ucluelet, Parksville and Yellow Point, and a large 50/50 jackpot – already over $61,000! Beat Monday’s final deadline, and get your tickets today.

50/50 tickets are 1 for $10, 3 for $25, 10 for $50, 50 for $200 or 150 for $500
Prize lottery tickets are 1 for $25, 3 for $50 or 10 for $100.

Since 1978, the Uplands Golf Club Annual Heart Tournament has raised more than $2.97 million for the Victoria Hospitals Foundation and funded leading-edge cardiac equipment for Royal Jubilee’s Heart Health program. Players, sponsors and donors have all helped make the Tournament the longest running, most successful charity tournament in BC.

With this year’s tournament just around the corner in July, Uplands Golf Club Annual Heart Tournament and the Victoria Hospitals Foundation have launched the Play Fore Hearts online 50/50 and prize lottery, presented by Peninsula Co-op.

By purchasing your lottery tickets today, you can directly help fund instruments designed to perform mitral heart valve surgeries. These minimally invasive tools will reduce pain, lower risk for infection, and improve recovery times for patients on Vancouver Island undergoing this type of surgery. Having these specialized instruments will also reduce the number of referrals to the mainland, keeping cardiac patients closer to home and to their families while they heal.

Tickets may be sold and purchased only in British Columbia and purchasers must be 19 years of age or older. For more information about the rules of play please click here.

Ticket sales will end on July 19^th, 2021 at 11:59 pm and the draws will occur on July 21^st, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. The winning tickets for the 50/50 and prize lottery will be drawn using Random Number Generator software (RNG) and the winners will be contacted by phone.

Should you need any assistance, please call the Victoria Hospitals Foundation at 250-519-1750 or email us at [email protected].

Thank you for your support, it is deeply appreciated.

Good luck!

Chances are 1 in 2,300 (total tickets for sale) to win the Prize Lottery. BC Gaming Event Licence #128463. Chances are 1 in 70,000 (total tickets for sale) to win the 50/50 prize. BC Gaming Event Licence #128462. Know your limit, play within it. 19+ to play. Problem Gambling Help Line 1-888-795-6111.

Hurry, time and tickets are running out!
Buy your tickets today for a chance to win the big 50/50 jackpot and three amazing island getaways!

VICTORIA, BC, July 16, 2021 — Don’t miss a chance to win three amazing week-long getaways in Ucluelet, Parksville and Yellow Point, and a large 50/50 jackpot – already over $52,000! Beat Monday’s final deadline, and get your tickets today.

50/50 tickets are 1 for $10, 3 for $25, 10 for $50, 50 for $200 or 150 for $500
Prize lottery tickets are 1 for $25, 3 for $50 or 10 for $100.

Since 1978, the Uplands Golf Club Annual Heart Tournament has raised more than $2.97 million for the Victoria Hospitals Foundation and funded leading-edge cardiac equipment for Royal Jubilee’s Heart Health program. Players, sponsors and donors have all helped make the Tournament the longest running, most successful charity tournament in BC.

With this year’s tournament just around the corner in July, Uplands Golf Club Annual Heart Tournament and the Victoria Hospitals Foundation have launched the Play Fore Hearts online 50/50 and prize lottery, presented by Peninsula Co-op.

By purchasing your lottery tickets today, you can directly help fund instruments designed to perform mitral heart valve surgeries. These minimally invasive tools will reduce pain, lower risk for infection, and improve recovery times for patients on Vancouver Island undergoing this type of surgery. Having these specialized instruments will also reduce the number of referrals to the mainland, keeping cardiac patients closer to home and to their families while they heal.

Tickets may be sold and purchased only in British Columbia and purchasers must be 19 years of age or older. For more information about the rules of play please click here.

Ticket sales will end on July 19^th, 2021 at 11:59 pm and the draws will occur on July 21^st, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. The winning tickets for the 50/50 and prize lottery will be drawn using Random Number Generator software (RNG) and the winners will be contacted by phone.

Should you need any assistance, please call the Victoria Hospitals Foundation at 250-519-1750 or email us at [email protected].

Thank you for your support, it is deeply appreciated.

Good luck!

Chances are 1 in 2,300 (total tickets for sale) to win the Prize Lottery. BC Gaming Event Licence #128463. Chances are 1 in 70,000 (total tickets for sale) to win the 50/50 prize. BC Gaming Event Licence #128462. Know your limit, play within it. 19+ to play. Problem Gambling Help Line 1-888-795-6111.

Hurry, tickets are limited!
Buy your tickets today for a chance to win the big 50/50 jackpot and three amazing island getaways!

VICTORIA, BC, July 9, 2021 — You won’t want to miss a chance to win three amazing week-long getaways in Ucluelet, Parksville and Yellow Point, and a large 50/50 jackpot – already over $33,000!

50/50 tickets are 1 for $10, 3 for $25, 10 for $50, 50 for $200 or 150 for $500
Prize lottery tickets are 1 for $25, 3 for $50 or 10 for $100.

Since 1978, the Uplands Golf Club Annual Heart Tournament has raised more than $2.97 million for the Victoria Hospitals Foundation and funded leading-edge cardiac equipment for Royal Jubilee’s Heart Health program. Players, sponsors and donors have all helped make the Tournament the longest running, most successful charity tournament in BC.

With this year’s tournament just around the corner in July, Uplands Golf Club Annual Heart Tournament and the Victoria Hospitals Foundation have launched the Play Fore Hearts online 50/50 and prize lottery, presented by Peninsula Co-op.

By purchasing your lottery tickets today, you can directly help fund instruments designed to perform mitral heart valve surgeries. These minimally invasive tools will reduce pain, lower risk for infection, and improve recovery times for patients on Vancouver Island undergoing this type of surgery. Having these specialized instruments will also reduce the number of referrals to the mainland, keeping cardiac patients closer to home and to their families while they heal.

Tickets may be sold and purchased only in British Columbia and purchasers must be 19 years of age or older. For more information about the rules of play please click here.

Ticket sales will end on July 19^th, 2021 at 11:59 pm and the draws will occur on July 21^st, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. The winning tickets for the 50/50 and prize lottery will be drawn using Random Number Generator software (RNG) and the winners will be contacted by phone.

Should you need any assistance, please call the Victoria Hospitals Foundation at 250-519-1750 or email us at [email protected].

Thank you for your support, it is deeply appreciated.

Good luck!

Chances are 1 in 2,300 (total tickets for sale) to win the Prize Lottery. BC Gaming Event Licence #128463. Chances are 1 in 70,000 (total tickets for sale) to win the 50/50 prize. BC Gaming Event Licence #128462. Know your limit, play within it. 19+ to play. Problem Gambling Help Line 1-888-795-6111.

Hurry, tickets are limited!
Buy your tickets today for a chance to win the big 50/50 jackpot and three amazing island getaways!

VICTORIA, BC, June 25, 2021 — You won’t want to miss a chance to win three amazing week-long getaways in Ucluelet, Parksville and Yellow Point, and a large 50/50 jackpot – already over $22,000!

50/50 tickets are 1 for $10, 3 for $25, 10 for $50, 50 for $200 or 150 for $500
Prize lottery tickets are 1 for $25, 3 for $50 or 10 for $100.

Since 1978, the Uplands Golf Club Annual Heart Tournament has raised more than $2.97 million for the Victoria Hospitals Foundation and funded leading-edge cardiac equipment for Royal Jubilee’s Heart Health program. Players, sponsors and donors have all helped make the Tournament the longest running, most successful charity tournament in BC.

With this year’s tournament just around the corner in July, Uplands Golf Club Annual Heart Tournament and the Victoria Hospitals Foundation have launched the Play Fore Hearts online 50/50 and prize lottery, presented by Peninsula Co-op.

By purchasing your lottery tickets today, you can directly help fund instruments designed to perform mitral heart valve surgeries. These minimally invasive tools will reduce pain, lower risk for infection, and improve recovery times for patients on Vancouver Island undergoing this type of surgery. Having these specialized instruments will also reduce the number of referrals to the mainland, keeping cardiac patients closer to home and to their families while they heal.

Tickets may be sold and purchased only in British Columbia and purchasers must be 19 years of age or older. For more information about the rules of play please click here.

Ticket sales will end on July 19^th, 2021 at 11:59 pm and the draws will occur on July 21^st, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. The winning tickets for the 50/50 and prize lottery will be drawn using Random Number Generator software (RNG) and the winners will be contacted by phone.

Should you need any assistance, please call the Victoria Hospitals Foundation at 250-519-1750 or email us at [email protected].

Thank you for your support, it is deeply appreciated.

Good luck!

Chances are 1 in 2,300 (total tickets for sale) to win the Prize Lottery. BC Gaming Event Licence #128463. Chances are 1 in 70,000 (total tickets for sale) to win the 50/50 prize. BC Gaming Event Licence #128462. Know your limit, play within it. 19+ to play. Problem Gambling Help Line 1-888-795-6111.

Buy your tickets now for a chance to win the big 50/50 jackpot and three amazing island getaways!

VICTORIA, BC, June 18, 2021 — Since 1978, the Uplands Golf Club Annual Heart Tournament has raised more than $2.97 million for the Victoria Hospitals Foundation and funded leading-edge cardiac equipment for Royal Jubilee’s Heart Health program. Players, sponsors and donors have all helped make the Tournament the longest running, most successful charity tournament in BC.

With this year’s tournament just around the corner in July, Uplands Golf Club Annual Heart Tournament and the Victoria Hospitals Foundation have launched the Play Fore Hearts online 50/50 and prize lottery, presented by Peninsula Co-op.

By purchasing your lottery tickets today, you can directly help fund instruments designed to perform mitral heart valve surgeries. These minimally invasive tools will reduce pain, lower risk for infection, and improve recovery times for patients on Vancouver Island undergoing this type of surgery. Having these specialized instruments will also reduce the number of referrals to the mainland, keeping cardiac patients closer to home and to their families while they heal.

You won’t want to miss a chance to win three amazing week-long getaways in Ucluelet, Parksville and Yellow Point, and a soon-to-be large 50/50 jackpot.

Ticket packs can be purchased here at 1 for $10, 3 for $25, 10 for $50, 50 for $200 or 150 for $500 for the 50/50, and 1 for $25, 3 for $50 or 10 for $100 for the prize lottery. Tickets may be sold and purchased only in British Columbia and purchasers must be 19 years of age or older. For more information about the rules of play please click here.

Ticket sales will end on July 19^th, 2021 at 11:59 pm and the draws will occur on July 21^st, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. The winning tickets for the 50/50 and prize lottery will be drawn using Random Number Generator software (RNG) and the winners will be contacted by phone.

Should you need any assistance, please call the Victoria Hospitals Foundation at 250-519-1750 or email us at [email protected].

Thank you for your support, it is deeply appreciated.

Good luck!

Chances are 1 in 2,300 (total tickets for sale) to win the Prize Lottery. BC Gaming Event Licence #128463. Chances are 1 in 70,000 (total tickets for sale) to win the 50/50 prize. BC Gaming Event Licence #128462. Know your limit, play within it. 19+ to play. Problem Gambling Help Line 1-888-795-6111.

Buy your tickets now for a chance to win the big 50/50 jackpot and three amazing island getaways!

VICTORIA, BC, June 11, 2021 — Since 1978, the Uplands Golf Club Annual Heart Tournament has raised more than $2.97 million for the Victoria Hospitals Foundation and funded leading-edge cardiac equipment for Royal Jubilee’s Heart Health program. Players, sponsors and donors have all helped make the Tournament the longest running, most successful charity tournament in BC.

With this year’s tournament just around the corner in July, Uplands Golf Club Annual Heart Tournament and the Victoria Hospitals Foundation have launched the Play Fore Hearts online 50/50 and prize lottery, presented by Peninsula Co-op.

By purchasing your lottery tickets today, you can directly help fund instruments designed to perform mitral heart valve surgeries. These minimally invasive tools will reduce pain, lower risk for infection, and improve recovery times for patients on Vancouver Island undergoing this type of surgery. Having these specialized instruments will also reduce the number of referrals to the mainland, keeping cardiac patients closer to home and to their families while they heal.

You won’t want to miss a chance to win three amazing week-long getaways in Ucluelet, Parksville and Yellow Point, and a soon-to-be large 50/50 jackpot.

Ticket packs can be purchased here at 1 for $10, 3 for $25, 10 for $50, 50 for $200 or 150 for $500 for the 50/50, and 1 for $25, 3 for $50 or 10 for $100 for the prize lottery. Tickets may be sold and purchased only in British Columbia and purchasers must be 19 years of age or older. For more information about the rules of play please click here.

Ticket sales will end on July 19^th, 2021 at 11:59 pm and the draws will occur on July 21^st, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. The winning tickets for the 50/50 and prize lottery will be drawn using Random Number Generator software (RNG) and the winners will be contacted by phone.

Should you need any assistance, please call the Victoria Hospitals Foundation at 250-519-1750 or email us at [email protected].

Thank you for your support, it is deeply appreciated.

Good luck!

Chances are 1 in 2,300 (total tickets for sale) to win the Prize Lottery. BC Gaming Event Licence #128463. Chances are 1 in 70,000 (total tickets for sale) to win the 50/50 prize. BC Gaming Event Licence #128462. Know your limit, play within it. 19+ to play. Problem Gambling Help Line 1-888-795-6111.