Rules of Play

Section C. 18 – Raffle Rules

2024 Mega Million Choices Lottery Main Ticket and Draw Information:

1. The 2024 Mega Million Choices Lottery main ticket prices are a Single ticket is $100, 2-Pack price is $175, 4-Pack price is $300 and 8-Pack price is $500. Only 65,000 tickets will be sold.
2. Total retail value of prizes is $2,242,004 (excluding taxes) for the Main Lottery.
3. All persons participating in the 2024 Mega Million Choices Lottery must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
4. The Loyalty Bonus cutoff date for main ticket sales will be Thursday February 1, 2024 at midnight. The Loyalty Bonus draw will be held on Wednesday February 14, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Boniface Hospital Foundation office, C1026-409 Taché Ave., Winnipeg, MB.
5. The Ultimate Bonus cutoff date for main ticket sales will be Thursday February 15, 2024 at midnight. The Ultimate Bonus draw will be held on Wednesday February 28, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Boniface Hospital Foundation office, C1026-409 Taché Ave., Winnipeg, MB.
6. The Early Bird cutoff date for main ticket sales will be Thursday March 7, 2024 at midnight. The Early Bird draws will be held on Wednesday March 20, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Boniface Hospital Foundation office, C1026-409 Taché Ave., Winnipeg, MB.
7. The Final main ticket sales cutoff for all remaining prizes will be Thursday March 21, 2024 at midnight. All remaining main prize draws will begin on Wednesday April 3, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. and continue until completed. These draws will be in order of ascending retail value. All draws will take place at St. Boniface Hospital Foundation at C1026-409 Taché Ave., Winnipeg, MB.
8. The Grand Prize cutoff date for ticket sales will be Thursday March 21, 2024 at midnight. The Grand Prize draw will be held on Thursday April 4, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. at the St. Boniface Hospital Foundation at C1026-409 Taché Ave., Winnipeg, MB.
9. In the event the 2024 Mega Million Choices Lottery sells out prior to midnight, Thursday March 7, 2024, the following alternative draw dates will be used except for the Loyalty Bonus, the Ultimate Bonus draw and the Early Bird draws as noted above. All remaining main prize draws excluding the Grand Prize draw will take place on Wednesday March 20, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. and continue until completed. These draws will be in order of ascending retail value. The Grand Prize draw will take place on Thursday March 21, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. All draws will take place at St. Boniface Hospital Foundation at C1026-409 Taché Ave., Winnipeg, MB.

Grand Prize Rules

10. The Grand Prize winner will have 7 business days after the Grand Prize draw has been made on Thursday April 4, 2024 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 15, 2024, the cash option will be awarded. In the event the 2024 Mega Million Choices Lottery sells out prior to midnight, Thursday March 7, 2024, the Grand Prize winner will have 7 business days after the Grand Prize draw has been made on Thursday March 21, 2024 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 1, 2024, the cash option will be awarded. The winner will be contacted using the telephone number and email address provided on their order form.
11. Title transfer for the Early Bird Condo located at 137-1505 Molson Street in Winnipeg, MB would be on November 1, 2024; for Grand Prize Option 1 the Irwin home located at 3 Siddiqui Ridge in Winnipeg, MB would be on June 28, 2024; for Grand Prize Option 2 the KDR home located at 34 Firestone Drive in Winnipeg, MB would be on June 28, 2024; for Grand Prize Option 3 the Hearth located at 10 Siddiqui Ridge in Winnipeg, MB would be on August 22, 2024; for Grand Prize Option 4 the Signature home located at 30 Thrush Street in Winnipeg, MB would be on July 28, 2024; and for Grand Prize Option 5 the Acorn Communities to be built at Half Duplex Lot 26 Creekside Way in Big White, BC an would be on March 1, 2025.
12. Due to housing market fluctuations, the market value of the real estate prizes may rise or diminish over time. The winner or Foundation is not entitled to the difference, if any, between the stated and actual market value at the time the prize is awarded.

50/50 PLUS™ Draw Info

13. 50/50 PLUS™ tickets prices are a 2-Pack for $20, 10-Pack for $40, 30-Pack for $60 and 60-Pack for $80 will be sold to generate a maximum of $3,000,000 in gross revenue. The winner will receive 50% of gross revenue to a maximum of $1,500,000. The 50/50 PLUS™ Minimum prize guarantee is $150,000.
14. 50/50 PLUS™ tickets can only be purchased if a 2024 Mega Million Choices Lottery main ticket has been purchased.
15. The 50/50 PLUS™ ticket sales cut off is midnight, Thursday March 21, 2024 or earlier if Main tickets are sold out. The 50/50 PLUS™ draw will take place Thursday April 4, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Boniface Hospital Foundation at C1026-409 Taché Ave., Winnipeg, MB.
16. In the event that the 2024 Mega Million Choices Lottery Main tickets sell out before midnight, Thursday March 7, 2024, the draw for the 50/50 Plus™ Draw will take place on Thursday March 21, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Boniface Hospital Room C1026-409 Taché Ave., Winnipeg, MB.

Big Score Plus™

17. Big Score Plus™ ticket prices are a 2-Pack for $20, 5-Pack for $40,15-Pack for $60 and 40-Pack for $80. A maximum of 438,000 tickets will be sold. Tickets purchased will be eligible for all 236 draws in the Big Score Plus™.
18. Total retail value of the Big Score Plus™ prizes is $166,000 (excluding taxes).
19. The Big Score Plus™ tickets can only be purchased if a 2024 Mega Million Choices Lottery main ticket has been purchased.
20. The Big Score Plus™ ticket sales cut off is midnight, Thursday March 21, 2024 or earlier if the Main lottery tickets sell out. All Big Score Plus™ draws will take place on Wednesday April 3, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Boniface Hospital Foundation at C1026-409 Taché Ave., Winnipeg, MB. There will be a total of 232 regular prizes awarded plus 4 Big Score Final Draws. Winners’ names will be posted on the 2024 Mega Million Choices Lottery website www.stbmegamillionchoices.ca.
21. In the event that the 2024 Mega Million Choices Lottery Main tickets sell out before midnight, Thursday March 7, 2024, all draws for the Big Score Plus™ will take place on Wednesday March 20, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Boniface Hospital Room C1026-409 Taché Ave., Winnipeg, MB.
22. There are 232 Big Score Regular Winners of $500 Cash each.
23. There are 4 Big Score Final Plus Winners of $12,500 Cash each.

Other Rules:

24. The 50/50 Plus™ and Big Score Plus™ tickets are available for purchase by any main ticket purchaser throughout the program. The addition of 50/50 Plus™ and/or 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 purchasers will require their initial order number and postal code to add additional 50/50 Plus™ and Big Score Plus™ ticket(s) to their original order. Additional purchases will be in the name of the original ticket purchaser and will be mailed to the address on the original purchase.
25. All draws will be made using Random Number Generator software (RNG).
26. Each ticket purchase is issued in only one person’s name and prizes will be issued only to the name of the person on the ticket. The person whose name is on the ticket is responsible for distributing any prizes in the event of a group purchase winning.
27. All ticket packs are considered a single purchase and all tickets are issued in one person’s name. Each winner, as a condition of accepting any prize, may be required to sign a declaration and release confirming such winner's eligibility to participate in the 2024 Mega Million Choices Lottery and releasing the Foundation from all claims, which may arise from or in connection with the awarding, receipt, use and/or misuse of any prize awarded.
28. Tickets can only be purchased within the Province of MB. All non-residents must purchase tickets in-person at one of the ticket sale locations.
29. Once the 2024 Mega Million Choices Lottery tickets are purchased, they are non-transferable and non-refundable once the draw commences.
30. Ticket requests will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
31. All payments must be made in Canadian dollars.
32. 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 Foundation has the right to charge persons $30 to cover NSF administrative costs.
33. 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.
34. All prizes are tax-free. The 2024 Mega Million Choices Lottery ticket purchases are not tax deductible and no charitable donations receipts will be issued, as per Canada Revenue Agency regulations.
35. If the Grand Prize winner chooses one of the homes as the Grand Prize option, the Land Transfer Tax and the costs of transferring the home to the winner would be borne by the Foundation.
36. The Foundation reserves the right to use winners’ names and photos in communication, promotional and media materials.
37. 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 lottery are prohibited from purchasing tickets in the 2024 Mega Million Choices Lottery.
38. The winner of the Loyalty Bonus Draw # 1 will have up to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday February 28, 2024 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.
39. The winner of the Ultimate Bonus Draw # 2 will have up to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday March 13, 2024 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.
40. The winner of the Early Bird Draw # 3 will have 7 business days after the Early Bird draw has been made on Wednesday March 20, 2024 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. Title transfer of the Condo located at 137-1505 Molson Street in Winnipeg, MB on or before November 1, 2024 should that choice be taken.
41. The winners of draws 2529 to 2532 will have up to 12:00 p.m. on Monday April 15, 2024 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.
42. Winners of the Gift Card or Cash option prizes Draws 29-2528 will have up to 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday June 4, 2024 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.
43. Destination Travel Vouchers from Fareconnect.com are for travel from Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. If possible, all travel must be completed by August 31, 2025. In the event travel is not possible, the cash option value will be provided to the winner. It is the responsibility of the winner to purchase travel insurance. Additional costs over the prize value are the responsibility of the winner.
44. 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.
45. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to ensure the email and postal address(s) on their ticket is correct.
46. Each ticket is eligible to win one prize in each prize category. A Prize category is defined as each group of identical prizes on the official list of prizes. After each prize category draw is completed, all tickets go back in the draw for the next prize category draws.
47. All prizes must be accepted as awarded. Some restrictions may apply.
48. Prizes awarded may not be exactly as illustrated in any advertising.
49. All winners will be contacted using the information provided on the ticket at the time of purchase.
50. The Foundation’s ticket sellers reserve the right to refuse purchasers if their safety feels compromised.
51. All ticket holders have the right to witness the draws. In the event we are unable to allow the draws to be open to the public due to public health restrictions, the draws will be video recorded and available to all ticket holders for viewing on our website at www.stbmegamillionchoices.ca. In the event we are forced to move our regular location of the draws, a notice will be provided on our website prior to the applicable draw(s).
52. All main prize draws will be drawn in order of ascending retail value.
53. Winners are required to present photo identification in order to claim their prizes valued in excess of $30,000.
54. Unless otherwise stated in these raffle rules, winners will have 14 days from the date notifying them of their prize options to make their selection.
55. The liability of the St. Boniface Hospital Foundation is limited to the ticket pack price paid in the event that a ticket pack is purchased but not processed or entered into the draw.