+ I HAVE A QUESTION, WHO CAN I CONTACT?

For general inquiries or inquiries related to the licensee please email [email protected]

+ HOW MANY TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR SALE?

There are 16,600 tickets available for sale.

+ HOW MUCH DO TICKETS COST?

3 tickets for $25, 8 tickets for $50, or 20 tickets for $100.

+ HOW CAN I SEE WHO WON?

Ticket winner will be posted on the BIG BC Lotto website following the draw on May 13 at Noon. Winner will be contacted by phone and/or email. Winner will also be announced on all Big Brothers Big Sisters of BC Organizations websites and/or social media channels.

+ WHAT ARE THE ODDS OF WINNING?

Chances are 1 in 16,600 (total tickets for sale) to win the 50% pot. Actual odds depend on number of tickets sold. All inquiries, if any, on the odds of winning, are to be made to the licensee prior to the purchase of ticket.

+ WHAT IS THE 50/50 PRIZE?

The winner receives one-half, or 50%, of the total sales dollars generated. Maximum prize payout may be $50,000 however the 50/50 prize is dependent on the number of tickets sold.

+ WHAT HAPPENS IF A BAD PAYMENT IS RECEIVED?

If a credit card payment is charged back, you will be contacted by Trellis and given an opportunity to provide replacement payment within two business days. Any tickets issued will be considered invalid until replacement payment is received.

+ HOW OLD DO YOU HAVE TO BE TO PURCHASE A TICKET?

Purchasers must be at least 19 years of age. If a winning ticket bears a minor’s name, the prize will be lawfully delivered on behalf of the minor to the minor’s parent, legal guardian or trustee.

+ CAN BIG BC LOTTO TICKETS BE ORDERED ONLINE?

Yes. The rules governing British Columbia Charitable Lotteries allow for online ticket order taking provided the following three conditions are met:

1.Ticket purchasers must be physically in the province of BC when placing the order;

2.They must be residents of BC; and,

3.The address given for tickets to be mailed to must be a valid BC address.

Non-residents of British Columbia cannot purchase tickets by phone, fax, mail, or over the Internet.

+ CAN BIG BC LOTTO TICKETS BE ORDERED OFFLINE?

No. All tickets must be purchased through Trellis via credit card.

+ CAN I PURCHASE TICKETS IF I AM NOT A RESIDENT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA?

The lottery is intended for BC residents only.

+ ARE THERE ANY RESTRICTIONS ON A BC RESIDENT BUYING TICKETS?

A resident of British Columbia may purchase a ticket only if the entire payment transaction takes place while the person is physically in British Columbia and if the ticket or a receipt is issued at that time. When a resident of British Columbia is outside the province of British Columbia they may not place an order to purchase tickets. This restriction includes all methods of ordering tickets, including mailing in your order. For further information on restrictions on purchasing, please see Licensed Charitable Gaming Rules, BC Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch. The website for information is http://www2.gov.bc.ca/aaests/gov/sports-recreation-arts-and-culture/gambling/licences/procedures-ticket-raffle.pdf. Please see Section 9 for specific details on purchasing restrictions.

+ IS MY TICKET PURCHASE TAX DEDUCTIBLE?

No, lottery tickets are not tax deductible; even though proceeds support a charitable cause as the benefit received by the purchaser is the chance to win.

+ WHERE DO THE PROCEEDS FROM THE BIG BC LOTTO GO?

The proceeds from the BIG BC LOTTO support the funding of 11 Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies across BC. These agencies support over 7000 youth per year through mentorship programs. Your ticket purchase allows a child in need of a caring adult mentor to gain the relationship they need to ignite their potential. See participating agencies.

+ WHAT IF I LOSE MY TICKET?

You do not need your ticket to claim your prize. Your name, address, and phone number are recorded in the database along with your ticket number. If you would like a replacement ticket, you can contact [email protected]

+ DO I HAVE TO PAY TAX ON ANY WINNINGS?

Lottery winnings are considered a windfall and not taxable in Canada.

+ WHAT IS YOUR PRIVACY POLICY?

We respect your privacy. Big Brothers Big Sisters protects personal information and adheres to all legislative requirements with respect to privacy. We do not rent, sell, or trade our mailing lists. Information provided through ticket purchase may be used to keep uou informed about about programs, services, and special events, funding needs, opportunities to volunteer or give and more, through periodic contacts. To be removed from these contacts please opt out of the next communication you receive.

+ CAN I REQUEST A SPECIFIC TICKET NUMBER?

No. Ticket numbers are computer-generated in ascending order starting at a pre-determined number.

+ HOW DO I CLAIM MY PRIZE?

The winner will be contacted by a Big BC Lotto rep by phone or email. The winner will be required to sign a “Receipt of Prize”.

+ CAN I ATTEND THE DRAW?

Yes, all ticket holds are welcome to watch the draw, which will take place over Zoom at noon on May 13, 2022. A Zoom link will be send via email to all ticket purchasers prior to the draw.

+ CAN I PURCHASE TICKETS IN MULTIPLE NAMES?

Yes, although one person will be designated as the primary purchaser and will be responsible for distributing the winnings between the multiple purchasers. The licensee is not responsible for distributing winnings or resolving disputes between ticket purchasers.

+ HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO CLAIM MY PRIZE?

Prizes must be claimed within one (1) month of the draw date or will be awarded back to the charity as a voluntary donation.

+ HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO RECEIVE MY TICKET?

If you place your order via the Internet, you should receive your ticket within a few minutes. Please contact [email protected] if you don’t receive your ticket within 24 hours.

+ WHAT IS THE DEADLINE FOR TICKET SALES?

Ticket sales will close at 11:59PM PST on Thursday May 12, 2022.

+ WHEN IS THE PRIZE DRAW?

The prize will be drawn at noon PST on Friday May 13, 2022.

+ HOW CAN I BE SURE MY TICKETS ARE IN THE DRAW?

The professional services firm, Trellis, ensures that all paid tickets are in the draw.

+ WILL MY NAME BE PUBLICIZED IF I AM A WINNER?

Yes, the winners name will be publicized. Winner's name will be announced on the Big BC Lotto webside as well as all Big Brothers Big Sisters of BC Organizations websites and/or social media channels.

+ HOW IS THE WINNING TICKET NUMBER SELECTED?

The winning number is selected by use of a random number generator.

+ WHAT IS THE GAMING EVENT LICENCE NUMBER?

132770.