Frequently Asked Questions

BC Gaming Event Licence # 84080 and 84082

Licensee

British Columbia Lions Society for Children with Disabilities

3981 Oak Street,

Vancouver British Columbia

 V6H 4H5

TEL: 604-873-1865

 

  1. How many tickets are available for sale?

    Adventure Lottery:
    There are 13,000 tickets available for sale.

50/50 Plus Lottery: There are 12,000 tickets available for sale.

  1. How much do tickets cost?

Adventure Lottery: 1 ticket for $10, 3 tickets for $25 and 10 tickets for $50.

50/50 Plus Lottery: 1 ticket for $5, 3 tickets for $10 and 10 tickets for $25.

  1. How can I obtain a winners’ list?

A complete searchable winner’s database will be available on the www.lionsbc.ca and on www.darelle.com/EasterSealsBC/ on or before October 14, 2016.  Every ticket purchaser will be notified via e-mail of the winners by the same date.

 

  1. What are the odds of winning?

Adventure Lottery: Chances are 1 in 13,000 (total tickets for sale) to win a grand prize. 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(s).

50/50 Draw Lottery: Chances of winning the 50/50 prize are 1 in 12,000 (total tickets for sales) actual odds will depend on the number of tickets sold.  

  1. What is the 50/50 Draw prize?

50/50 Draw Lottery maximum prize payout can be $22,500, however the 50/50 Draw prize is dependent on the number of tickets sold.

 

  1. What happens if a bad payment is received?

If a credit card payment is charged back you will be contacted by PayPal and or Darelle Media Inc and given an opportunity to provide replacement payment according to the terms and conditions of PayPal and or Darelle Media Inc.  Any tickets issued will be considered invalid until replacement payment is received.

 

  1. 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.

 

  1. Can Adventure Lottery Tickets be ordered online?

Yes, the British Columbia Lions Society for Children with Disabilities has contracted the services of Darelle Media Inc. (www.darelle.com) to sell Adventure Lottery Tickets and 50/50 Draw Lottery Tickets through the Internet by way of a real time processing and payment system and where the purchaser’s ticket is paid for immediately online. The transaction and payment processing system used for processing online ticket sales (PayPal) is Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Standards Council compliant. Both the Adventure Lottery Tickets and the 50/50 Draw Lottery Tickets will be delivered to the Purchaser by email through the Internet where the Purchaser will download a copy of the ticket. In addition:

 

 

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

 

  1. Can I purchase tickets if I am not a resident of British Columbia?

Yes, but there are certain restrictions and conditions, which must be met. Tickets must be purchased at a physical sales outlet. Tickets may be purchased at either British Columbia Lions Society for Children with Disabilities Offices - Vancouver Office:  3981 Oak St, Vancouver V6H 4H5 TEL: 604-873-1865 or at Victoria Office:  2095 Granite St TEL: 250-370-0518.  Please phone first.

The lottery is intended for B.C. residents. Ticket buyers must be in British Columbia at the time of purchase. A non-resident of British Columbia may purchase a ticket if the entire payment transaction takes place while the person is in British Columbia and if the ticket or a receipt is issued at that time.

Tickets or receipts cannot be distributed to, mailed or otherwise sent to a non-residents third-party address in British Columbia. Prizes will not be delivered to an address outside of British Columbia or to a person other than the registered ticket holder.

  1. How many prizes will be awarded?

Adventure Lottery: 5 prizes will be awarded.

50/50 Draw Lottery: 1 prize will be awarded.

Winners of prizes will be required to sign a “Receipt of Prize” and consent to the release of their names by the licensee.

  1. What is the total prize value?

Adventure Lottery: Approximately $2,901 based on MSRP as provided by suppliers and includes related taxes.

50/50 Draw Lottery: The prize will be based on 50% of the total sales proceeds for the 50/50 Draw tickets.

  1. Is my ticket purchase tax deductible?

No, lottery tickets are not tax deductible; even though proceeds support a charitable cause.

  1. Where to the proceeds from the Adventure Lottery and the 50/50  Lottery go?

The proceeds from the Adventure Lottery and 50/50 Draw Lottery are used to support the British Columbia Lions Society and Easter Seals BC/Yukon Services for Children with Disabilities.

  1. If I win the 50/50 Draw Lottery or one of the Adventure Lottery prizes do I still qualify for the other prize draws including the Grand Prize?

Yes, after each draw the winner is recorded and the ticket number then goes back in for every prize category. Tickets must be purchased before the designated cut-off dates to be eligible for a prize.

  1. 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 log into your www.darelle.com account using the email and password you provided at time of purchase and download or print your ticket from your account or email bcraffle@darelle.com and your tickets will be resent via email:  Please include your name, address and phone number with your request.

  1. Do I have to pay tax on any winnings?

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

  1. What is your privacy policy?

We respect your privacy. The British Columbia Lions Society for Children with Disabilities 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 will be used to deliver services and keep you informed on activities of the British Columbia Lions Society for Children with Disabilities including programs, services, and special events, funding needs, opportunities to volunteer or give and more, through periodic contacts.   

To be removed from these contacts, call 604-628-2008 or email bcraffle@darelle.com or opt out by following the links on the email received with your tickets.             

  1. Can I request a specific ticket number?

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

  1. 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.

  1. How long do I have to claim my prize?

Prizes must be claimed within twelve (12) months of the Final Draw.

  1. How will I know if I have won a prize?

The primary ticket purchaser will be notified by email, phone and/or mail by the British Columbia Lions Society for Children with Disabilities as to what they have won and where/how to claim their prize(s). A complete list of winners will also be posted online on the same date at.

  1. How long does it take to receive my ticket?

You should receive your ticket within minutes if the order has been placed Online and tickets will be delivered electronically only.  If you do not receive order confirmation from PayPal and an email with your tickets from Darelle Media Inc, check your spam folder or call 604-628-2008 or email bcraffle@darelle.com for further information or for re-issue.

  1. When are the deadlines for ticket sales?

Adventure Lottery & 50/50 Draw Lottery: Midnight on September 23, 2016.

  1. How can I be sure my tickets are in the draw?

The professional services firm Darelle Media Inc in conjunction with BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities ensures that all paid tickets are in the draw.

  1. Will my name be publicized if I am a winner?

Yes, all winner’s names are publicized on the British Columbia Lions Society for Children with Disabilities website located at www.lionsbc.ca at www.darelle.com/EasterSealsBC and be communicated electronically to all those who purchased tickets.

  1. How are the prizes awarded?

Adventure Lottery: All prizes will be drawn manually from a barrel in order of ascending value. Each ticket is re-entered for every prize category.

50/50 Draw Lottery: The 50/50 winner is drawn manually from a barrel.

** Separate barrels are used for each of the Adventure Lottery and the 50/50 Draw Lottery.

  1. What are the guidelines for buying tickets?

Adventure Lottery

Purchase online or in person at or at the

BC Lions Society Offices Vancouver Office:  3981 Oak St, Vancouver V6H 4H5 TEL: 604-873-1865 or at Victoria Office:  2095 Granite St TEL: 250-370-0518.  Please phone first.

50/50 Draw Lottery

Ticket purchasers must be 19 years of age or older.  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.

Tickets may be sold and purchased only in British Columbia

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Chances are 1 in 12000 (total tickets for sale) to win the 50/50 prize. BC Gaming Event License #84082
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