Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mega Million Choices Lottery?
Manitoba’s 2025 Mega Million Choices Lottery is designed to raise funds in support of the St. Boniface Hospital and Albrechtsen Research Centre initiatives, health research and patient care.
Tickets
How many tickets are being sold?
- Only 85,800 Main lottery tickets will be offered for sale.
- The number of 50/50 Plus™ tickets that can be sold is unlimited because there is no limit to the number a customer can purchase. The 50/50 Plus™ ticket total will be determined by the number sold by the lottery’s final cut-off date or early sell-out date.
- There will be 1,425,000 Big Score Plus™ tickets will be offered for sale.
How much are tickets?
2025 Mega Million Choices Lottery Main ticket prices are:
- Single for $100
- 3 tickets for $200
- 6 tickets for $325
- 12 tickets for $525
50/50 Plus™ ticket packages are:
- 10 tickets for $25
- 30 tickets for $50
- 60 tickets for $75
- 100 tickets for $100
Big Score Plus™ ticket packages are:
- 10 tickets for $25
- 30 tickets for $50
- 60 tickets for $75
- 100 tickets for $100
Can I buy a 50/50 Plus™ or Big Score Plus™ ticket by itself?
No, you must buy one of the 2025 Mega Million Choices Main ticket packages to be eligible to purchase a 50/50 Plus™ or Big Score Plus™ ticket.
Can I buy a 50/50 Plus™ or Big Score Plus™ ticket after I place my original order?
Yes, 50/50 Plus™ and Big Score Plus™ tickets are available for purchase by any main ticket purchaser throughout the program. The add-on 50/50 Plus™ and Big Score Plus™ tickets will only be accepted online at purchase.stbmegamillionchoices.ca/top-up or by phone at 1-855-256-7203 after the initial purchase and must be purchased by the ticket deadline. All add-on purchasers will require their initial order number and postal code to add-on to their order. Purchases will be in the name of the original ticket purchaser and will be mailed to the address on the original main ticket purchase.
What is the minimum/maximum payout for the 50/50 Plus™ Draw?
The 50/50 Plus™ jackpot will begin at $400,000 and the jackpot winner will receive 50% of the gross revenue which will include total tickets sold for the 50/50 Plus™. The 50/50 Plus™ Minimum prize guarantee is $200,000. In addition to the jackpot draw, 30 additional draws for $1,000 each will take place throughout the lottery program.
What is the Big Score Plus™?
There are 246 Big Score Plus™ Regular Winners of $500 Cash each.
There are four (4) Big Score Plus™ Final Winners of $12,000 each.
Tickets purchased will be eligible for all 250 draws in the Big Score Plus™
Cut-off date for ticket sales is Midnight Thursday, March 20, 2025.
The Big Score Plus™ Regular and Final Draws will take place on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, starting at 11:00 a.m.
I ordered Big Score Plus ticket(s), why have I not received a calendar?
The Big Score Plus™ are not calendar draws.
Where can I buy tickets?
Order online at www.stbmegamillionchoices.ca
By phone within Manitoba 204-256-7203 or toll-free at 1-855-256-7203
By mail using the downloadable form.
Lottery Mailing Address:
St. Boniface Hospital Foundation
PO Box 73 STN Norwood Grove
208 Provencher Blvd
Winnipeg, MB
R2H 3B8
At the St. Boniface Hospital Foundation – Hours of operation are Mon to Fri 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
In the St. Boniface Hospital Everett Atrium – Hours of operation are Mon to Fri 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
At London Drugs in the St. Vital Mall – Please check individual store location for hours of operation.
Red River Co-op Stores (7 locations) – Please check individual store locations for hours of operation.
- Grant Park Co-op Food Store, 1120 Grant Ave, Winnipeg, MB
- Southdale Co-op Food Store, 77 Vermillion Rd, Winnipeg, MB
- St. Vital Co-op Food Store, 850 Dakota St, Winnipeg, MB
- St. Norbert Co-op Food Store, 3477 Pembina Hwy, Winnipeg, MB
- Seasons of Tuxedo Co-op Food Store, 755 Sterling Lyon Pkwy, Winnipeg, MB
- Main Street Co-op Pharmacy, 1441 Main St, Winnipeg, MB Call for hours: 204-586-0007
- Selkirk Co-op Food Store, 335 Main St, Selkirk MB
What Methods of Payment do you accept?
- Visa, Visa Debit, MasterCard, American Express and MasterCard Debit are accepted at all ticket selling venues.
- Mail in orders can be processed with Visa, Visa Debit, MasterCard, MasterCard Debit, American Express, Cheque or Money Order.
- In person purchases can be paid for with Cash, Debit, Visa, Visa Debit, MasterCard, MasterCard Debit, American Express, Cheque or Money Order.
- All cheques must be payable to the St. Boniface Hospital Foundation.
What happens if a bad payment is received (i.e. NSF cheque, invalid credit card)?
- A ticket is not considered purchased until a verified financial transaction is complete.
- Ticket requests with cheques returned for insufficient funds (NSF) will be automatically voided.
- The St. Boniface Hospital Foundation has the right to charge persons $30 to cover NSF administrative costs.
When will my ticket(s) arrive in the mail?
- Customers will have the choice to receive their tickets via email or mail.
- Customers who select regular mail, the official ticket will be mailed to the address provided when ordering. Please allow 3-4 weeks for your ticket(s) to arrive.
- Customers who select eTicket when ordering online or by phone will receive an email to the email address provided within 5 business days.
- Customers who select eTicket when ordering in person or by mail will receive their eTicket within 10 business days.
How old do I have be to buy a ticket?
You must be 18 years of age or older at time of purchase.
Can tickets be purchased in the name of my minor aged children or grandchildren?
No, tickets cannot be purchased in the name of a minor.
Can non-Manitoba residents buy tickets?
Yes, if you are a non-resident visiting our province you can buy a ticket in person at one of our designated outlets. All sales must take place within Manitoba.
Is my ticket purchase tax deductible?
No, hospital lottery tickets are not tax deductible.
Can I choose a specific ticket number?
No, ticket numbers are consecutive and computer-generated.
How many names can I put on my ticket?
One name only. Tickets are issued in the buyer’s name only and prizes will only be awarded to the buyer. It is the responsibility of the ticket buyer to ensure the mailing address on their ticket order form is correct. The buyer is responsible for distributing any prizes in the event of a group purchase winning.
What happens if I lose my ticket(s)?
You do not need your ticket(s) to claim your prize. Your name, address and phone number are recorded in the database along with your ticket(s) number. All winners receive a prize notification letter in the mail.
I have not received my ticket, am I still eligible for the draws?
The official lottery ticket is a receipt of purchase, but participants do not need their ticket in hand to be included in the draw(s). If you have not received your ticket, there may be an error in your email or mailing address. To request a reprint of your ticket, please call (204) 235-3190 or email [email protected]
Prize Information
How many prizes are there in total and what is the total prize value?
- There are 2,025 prizes in the main lottery.
- The total retail prize value is $2,232,836 (excluding taxes).
Loyalty Bonus
2025 Nissan LEAF SV FWD (valued at $46,368) or a 2025 Ford Escape ST-Line Hybrid (valued at $47,244) or $40,000 Cash
Loyalty Shop
2 Winners of a $10,000 Shopping Spree (at St. Vital Centre or CF Polo Park or Outlet Collection Winnipeg) or a $10,000 Fareconnect.com Travel Voucher or $8,000 Cash
Ultimate Bonus
2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV RS eAWD (valued at $65,994) or a 2025 Nissan Ariya Evolve+ e-4ORCE (valued at $65,502) or $60,000 Cash
Ultimate Shop
4 Winners of a $10,000 Shopping Spree (at St. Vital Centre or CF Polo Park or Outlet Collection Winnipeg) or a $10,000 Fareconnect.com Travel Voucher or $8,000 Cash
Early Bird
2 Winners of a 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum (valued at $115,649) plus $15,000 Cash or a 2025 Genesis GV60 Advanced (valued at $73,500) plus a 2025 Genesis G70 2.5T Prestige (valued at 60,000) or a $110,000 Fareconnect.com Travel Voucher Plus $20,000 Cash or $115,000 Cash
25 Winners:
13-inch MacBook Air with M3 chip 8GB memory 256GB SSD storage (valued at $1,449) or $1,000 Cash
GRAND PRIZE CHOICES
Grand Prize Choice # 1
A custom 3,016 sq. ft. two-storey home with 3-bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms by Danzante Living located at 14 Bur Oak Drive in West St. Paul, MB (valued at $1,210,000) plus a 2025 Genesis GV80 3.5 Prestige 7P AWD (valued at $96,000) plus a Wiens Furniture Gift Card (valued at $75,000) plus a Fareconnect.com Travel Voucher (valued at $30,000) plus $100,000 Cash
Grand Prize Choice # 2
A custom 4-season 1,582 sq. ft. cottage with 2-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms by Evolution Homes to be built and located on Quiet Haven Road in Lac du Bonnet, MB (valued at $1,095,000) plus a 2024 Chevrolet Suburban RST 4WD (valued at $95,744) plus a 2025 Sea-Doo Switch Cruise Limited 21′ 230 with trailer (valued at $67,648) plus 2 – 2025 Sea-Doo WAKE 170 AUDIO with Dual Trailer (valued at $44,545) plus a Wiens Furniture Gift Card (valued at $75,000) plus a Fareconnect.com Travel Voucher (valued at $30,000) plus $100,000 Cash
Grand Prize Choice # 3
An open living 2,256 sq. ft. two-storey home with 4-bedrooms, 3-bathrooms by Signature Homes to be built and located at 70 Granite Grove in Prairie Pointe, Winnipeg, MB which includes an $85,000 basement credit (valued at $955,000) plus a 2025 Genesis Electrified GV70 Prestige AWD (valued at $86,000) plus a 2024 Genesis Electrified G80 Prestige AWD (valued at $105,000) plus a Wiens Furniture Gift Card (valued at $75,000) plus a Fareconnect.com Travel Voucher (valued at $30,000) plus $250,000 Cash
Grand Prize Choice # 4
A contemporary 2,349 sq. ft. two-storey home with 4-bedrooms, 3-bathrooms by Hearth Homes located at 19 Oasis Bend in Bison Run, Winnipeg, MB (valued at $1,080,000) plus a 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe RST 4WD (valued at $90,974) plus a 2025 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 1LT RWD (valued at $100,094) plus a Wiens Furniture Gift Card (valued at $75,000) plus a Fareconnect.com Travel Voucher (valued at $30,000) plus $130,000 Cash
Grand Prize Choice # 5
A beautiful 1,559 sq. ft. two-storey townhome with 3-bedrooms, 2.5-bathrooms by Carrington Communities at 1-7599 Klinger Road in Vernon, BC (valued at $685,000) plus a spacious semi-detached 1,428 sq. ft. two-storey home with 3-bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms by Signature Homes to be built and located at 20 Harvest Lane in Tourond Creek in St Adolphe, MB (valued at $449,500) plus a 2025 Ford Mustang Convertible GT Premium (valued at $68,114) plus a 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E® GT (valued at $76,424) plus a Fareconnect.com Travel Voucher (valued at $30,000) plus $200,000 Cash
Grand Prize Choice # 6
$1,250,000 CASH
More Lottery Prizes
$4,000 Home Depot Gift Card or a $4,000 Luxe BBQ Gift Card or $3,500 Cash
2025-2026 Winnipeg Jets 8 Game Pack for two (valued at $3,164) plus a $500 Jets Gear Gift Card plus $1,000 Cash or a $4,500 Fareconnect Travel Voucher or $4,000 Cash
2025 Blue Bombers Platinum Season Tickets and 2025 Grey Cup Tickets (valued at $2,862) plus a $1,000 Bombers Gear Gift Card plus $1,000 Cash or a $5,000 Fareconnect Travel Voucher or $4,500 Cash
2025 Nissan Kicks S AWD (valued at $33,209) or a 2025 Harley-Davidson Softail Lowrider ST (valued at $32,048) or a $25,000 Fareconnect.com Travel Voucher Plus $5,000 Cash or $25,000 Cash
100 – $100 WOW Gift Card OR $80 CASH
135 – $100 Cabela’s Gift Card OR $80 CASH
150 – $100 Bombers Gear Gift Card OR $80 CASH
200 – $100 Jets Gear Gift Card OR $80 CASH
300 – $100 Home Depot Gift Card OR $80 CASH
300 – $100 Tim Hortons Gift Card OR $80 CASH
300 – $100 London Drugs Gift Card OR $80 CASH
500 – $100 Red River Co-op Gift Card OR $80 CASH
Important cut-off & draw date info:
When are the Loyalty Bonus, Ultimate Bonus, Early Bird, Grand Prize, 50/50 Plus™ and Big Score Plus™ Cut-Off & Draw Dates?
The Loyalty Bonus
Sales Deadline: Midnight, Thursday, January 30, 2025
Draws: Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
50/50 Plus™ Loyalty Draws
Sales Deadline: Midnight, Thursday, January 30, 2025
Draws: Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 10:10 a.m.
The Ultimate Bonus
Sales Deadline: Midnight, Thursday, February 13, 2025
Draws: Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
The 50/50 Plus™ Ultimate Draws
Sales Deadline: Midnight, Thursday, February 13, 2025
Draws: Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 10:10 a.m.
The Early Bird
Sales Deadline: Midnight, Thursday, March 6, 2025
Draws: Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
The 50/50 Plus™ Early Bird Draws
Sales Deadline: Midnight, Thursday, March 6, 2025
Draws: Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 10:10 a.m.
Main Draws
Final Sales: Midnight, Thursday, March 20, 2025
Draws: Wednesday, March 26, 2025, start at 10:00 a.m.
Grand Prize
Sales Deadline: Midnight, Thursday, March 20, 2025
Draw: Thursday, March 27, 2025, 11:00 a.m.
50/50 PLUS™
Sales Deadline: Midnight, Thursday, March 20, 2025
Draw: Thursday, March 27, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
The Big Score Plus™
Sales Deadline: Midnight, Thursday, March 20, 2025
Draws: Wednesday, March 26, 2025, start at 11:00 a.m.
All Draws will take place in the Foundation office at C1026-409 Taché Ave, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6.
What if the 2025 Mega Million Choices Lottery sells out early? Will that change the draw dates?
Yes. If the 2025 Mega Million Choices Lottery sells out prior to Midnight, Thursday, March 6, 2025, the following alternative draw dates will apply:
The Loyalty Bonus, Ultimate Bonus and Early Bird draw dates will remain the same
Main Draws: Wednesday, March 19, 2025, start at 10:30 a.m.
Grand Prize Draw: Thursday, March 20, 2025, 11:00 a.m.
50/50 Plus™ Draw: Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
Big Score Plus Draws: Wednesday, March 19, 2025, start at 11:00 a.m.
All Draws will take place in the Foundation office at C1026-409 Taché Ave, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6.
Can my ticket numbers win more than one prize?
Yes! Each ticket is eligible to win one prize in each prize category. A prize category is defined as each group of identical prizes. After each prize category draw is completed, all tickets go back in the draw for the next prize category draws.
Does the Mega Million Choices Lottery offer Cash equivalents on all its prizes?
Yes, there will be Cash options for all prize draws. See our rules and regulations for more information.
Can I see all the homes that are in the Lottery?
Please check the website for show home availability and hours.
How is the draw controlled?
Draws are conducted in accordance with the Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba.
How will I know if I’ve won? How do I claim my prize?
- All prize winners will be notified by mail as to what they have won and where/how to claim their prize(s).
- Cash prizes will be mailed in cheque format to the mailing address on the winner’s ticket.
- All winners will be required to present their prize notification letter along with a piece of Government issued picture identification when picking up prizes.
- A complete list of all winners will be published online at www.stbmegamillionchoices.ca within 5 days after the final Grand Prize draw has been completed. Upon request to the Foundation office a listing of winners will be provided.
How long do I have to claim my prize?
- The Grand Prize winner will have until 12:00 pm Monday, April 7, 2025, to make their selection of their choice options. In the event that the winner cannot be reached or does not indicate their selection to the St. Boniface Hospital Foundation prior to 12:00 p.m. on Monday, April 7, 2025, the cash option will be awarded.
- The winners of the Loyalty Bonus Draw 1 and the Loyalty Shop Draws 2–3 will have up to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, to make their selection of their choice options. If notification has not been given to the Foundation by then a cheque will be mailed out to the winner for the cash option value.
- The winners of the Ultimate Bonus Draw 4 and Ultimate Shop Draws 5–8 will have up to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, to make their selection of their choice options. If notification has not been given to the Foundation by then a cheque will be mailed out to the winners for the cash option value.
- The winners of Early Bird Draws 9-35 will have up to 12:00 pm on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 to make their selection of their choice options. If notification has not been given to the Foundation by then a cheque will be mailed out to the winner for the cash option value.
- The winners of draws 2021 to 2024 will have up to 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2025, to make their selection of their choice options. If notification has not been given to the Foundation by then a cheque will be mailed out to the winners for the cash option value.
- Winners of the Gift Card or Cash option prizes Draws 36-2020 will have up to 12:00 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025, to make their selection. If notification has not been given to the Foundation by then a cheque will be mailed out to the winners for the cash option value.
- Destination Travel Vouchers from Fareconnect.com are for travel from Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. For Travel vouchers worth less than $50,000, the full value must be booked and used within 24 weeks of prize selection. For Travel Vouchers worth more than $50,000 the full value must be booked and used within 52 weeks of prize selection. In the event travel is not possible, the cash option value will be provided to the winner. Travel insurance is included in the value of the voucher. Additional costs over the prize value are the responsibility of the winner.
- All unclaimed prizes become property of the Foundation 90 days after the draw has been performed unless otherwise specified in these rules. We will notify winners by mail and/or by email followed by one telephone call.
- It is the responsibility of the purchaser to ensure the email and postal address(s) on their ticket is correct.
What happens if I can’t pick up my prize in person?
- Cash prizes will be mailed in cheque format. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to ensure the mailing address on their ticket is correct.
- If requested, prizes will be mailed out to out-of-town residents.
- If someone other than the winner is claiming a non-Cash prize on the winner’s behalf, the winner must provide written and signed authorization along with the original prize-winning letter and a copy of his/her picture identification.
- Further details on how to claim your prizes will be included in the notification letter winners receive.
Do I have to pay tax on my prize winnings?
- Lottery winnings are considered a windfall and not taxable in Canada.
Who is not allowed to buy a ticket?
Members of the Board of Directors and employees of the St. Boniface Hospital Foundation, employees’ household members, and members of licensed gaming suppliers providing services to this program are prohibited from purchasing tickets in the 2025 Mega Million Choices Lottery.
What is done with the 2025 Mega Million Choices Lottery proceeds?
Proceeds from the 2025 Mega Million Choices Lottery are used by the St. Boniface Hospital to provide quality health care and facilitate world-class health research and patient care at the St. Boniface Hospital and Albrechtsen Research Centre.
Why are you giving away millions of dollars in prizes in a lottery?
The 2025 Mega Million Choices Lottery provides the St. Boniface Hospital Foundation with a much-needed revenue stream that allows us to fund patient care programs and research activities. The lottery is self-supporting. Ticket sales generate enough revenue to not only cover the entire cost of running the lottery (i.e. prizes, etc.,) but they also provide additional revenues that are then directed to meet the needs of the St. Boniface Hospital.
What is your privacy policy?
- All private information collected during running this lottery is governed by the privacy policies of the St. Boniface Hospital Foundation and the Province of Manitoba.
- We do not rent, sell or trade mailing lists to anyone.
If I am on your mailing list what can I expect to receive?
Mailings would include the following:
- Newsletters
- Invitations to special events & lectures
- Information on future lotteries
If I wish to be taken off your mailing list who do I contact?
Simply contact [email protected] or call 1-855-256-7203 and request to be taken off the mailing list.
If I have any further questions about the Mega Million Choices Lottery, who do I contact?
Visit our website at www.stbmegamillionchoices.ca for more information or email [email protected] or call our call centre at 1-855-256-7203.