Ontario Multi-Sports Split the Pot Lottery Rules of Play
The Play Smart Canada Raffle is operated by Chatham-Kent Cougars Football Club (the "Foundation"), under the AGCO licence RAF1470374, in support of participating sports associations.
Draw Schedule & Prizing
Draw #1
Ticket sales: Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 12:01 a.m. to Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
Tickets: 5 for $10, 25 for $20, 150 for $50, or 700 for $100
Early Bird Details
- Ten (10) winners of $1,000 each and two (2) winners of $5,000 each – deadline: 11:59 p.m. on February 4, 2025. Draw: 11:00 am on February 6, 2025, winners announced February 7, 2025.
- One (1) winner of $10,000 – deadline: 11:59 p.m. on February 5, 2025. Draw: 11:00 am on February 6, 2025, winner announced February 7, 2025.
- Ten (10) winners of $1,000 each and two (2) winners of $5,000 each – deadline: 11:59 p.m. on February 12, 2025. Draw: 11:00 am on February 13, 2025, winners announced February 14, 2025.
- Ten (10) winners of $1,000 each and three (3) winners of $5,000 each – deadline: 11:59 p.m. on February 19, 2025. Draw: 11:00 am on February 20, 2025, winners announced February 21, 2025.
Grand Prize Details
- Grand Prize deadline: 11:59 p.m. on February 26, 2025
- Draw: 11:00 a.m. on February 27, 2025, winners announced same day
- 60% of the payout to one (1) winner
- 20% of the payout split between two (2) winners
- 20% of the payout split between ten (10) winners
- Payout guaranteed at $500,000
Draw #2
Ticket sales: Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. to Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
Tickets: 5 for $10, 25 for $20, 150 for $50, or 700 for $100
Payout guaranteed at $250,000
Early Bird & Grand Prize Details
Similar structure to Draw #1 with dates shifted to March 2025. Grand Prize deadline: March 26, 2025. Draw: March 27, 2025.
Draw #3 - Special Car Giveaway
Ticket sales: Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. to Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
Tickets: 5 for $10, 40 for $20, 150 for $50, or 700 for $100
Payout guaranteed at $250,000
Special Prizes
- Ford Bronco Sport OR $30,000 Cash - Deadline: April 23, 2025
- 1 Year of Gas OR $1,200 Cash - Deadline: April 23, 2025
- Multiple $1,000 and $5,000 early bird prizes throughout April
Draw #4 - Bonus Early Bird Specials
Ticket sales: Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. to Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
Tickets: 5 for $10, 25 for $20, 150 for $50, or 600 for $100
Bonus Early Bird Prizes
- Sun and Fun Giveaway - $5,000 travel voucher + $1,000 visa gift card (or $4,800 cash)
- Ultimate Blue Jays Fan Experience - Game tickets + $1,000 visa + $500 MLB gift card (or $1,488 cash)
- Backyard Oasis - Premium BBQ + outdoor firepit + projector + $1,500 RONA gift card (or $2,439.98 cash)
Draws #5-11 (June - December 2025)
Draw #5 (June)
Guaranteed $750,000 payout + "Groceries for a Year" special prize ($10,500 value)
Draw #6 (July)
Car Giveaway - Choose between Ford Bronco Sport, Ford Maverick, or $35,000 cash
Draw #7 (August)
Enhanced early bird prizes including $10,000 single winner prize
Draws #8-11
September through December - Standard 60/20/20 grand prize structure
Ticket Guidelines
- Tickets available online at www.playsmartcanada.com, via phone at 1-833-804-6262, and at select convenience stores
- All purchasers must be at least 18 years of age and within Ontario at time of purchase
- Total tickets available in each draw: unlimited
- Chances of winning depend on number of tickets sold as of deadline date
- Tickets issued using electronic raffle system supplied by Ascend Fundraising Solutions
- Confirmation email with registered ticket numbers sent after purchase
- Tickets are non-refundable once draws commence
- Ticket purchases are not tax deductible
- Prizes are tax-exempt for winners who reside in Canada
- Same ticket number can win both Early Bird and Grand Prizes
Winner Procedures
- Winners selected by Random Number Generation (RNG) system
- All ticket holders have right to witness draws
- Prizes awarded to primary ticket holder (first name on ticket)
- Primary ticket purchaser notified by phone about winnings
- Winners posted on website, social media, and e-news
- Winners must complete prize release form with photo ID
- Winners have 6 months to claim prizes from draw date
- Unclaimed prizes reported and charitable allocation approved by AGCO
- Winners consent to name and photograph release for publicity
Prohibited Participants
The following persons and their immediate families residing in the same household are prohibited from purchasing tickets:
- Raffle Administrators and anyone involved in raffle administration or operation
- Foundation staff and board of directors of Ontario Youth Sports Foundation
- Staff of licensed gaming suppliers providing services to Split the Pot Lottery
- Senior staff of participating sports associations (Executive Directors, Presidents, Vice Presidents, CEOs, CFOs)
Membership Program
Patrons may enroll for membership for automatic participation:
- Payment details automatically charged for enrolled amount for all monthly draws
- Enrollment occurs in Ontario with geofence enabled
- Members can cancel subscription at member portal
- Cancellation takes effect immediately for future draws
- Confirmation email sent upon cancellation
Ticket Sales Locations
Split the Pot Lottery tickets are available at the following convenience stores:
Greater Sudbury Area
- Cambrian Kwikway - 667 Cambrian Heights Drive
- Churchill Convenience - 575 Churchill Ave
- Elm Street Kwik Way - 324A Elm St
- Hanmer Kwik Way - 7 Cote Blvd, Unit 1
- Lasalle Kwik Way - 594 Lasalle Boulevard
North Bay Area
- Lakeview Grocery - 3790 Trout Lake Rd
- Lucky 13 McKeown - 555 McKeown Ave
- Wolves Den Gas Bar - 37 Beaucage Park Rd
- Airport Hill Variety - 992 Airport Rd
Barrie Area
- Alfies Variety - 201 Cundles Rd E Unit 1
- Cedar Pointe Convenience - 4 Cedar Pointe Drive
- Jays Convenience - 75 Barrie View Dr Unit 3
- Variety & More - 336 Yonge St
Complete list of 80+ locations available at www.playsmartcanada.com/locations
Contact Information
General Inquiries
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-833-804-6262
Problem Gaming Support
Ontario Problem Gaming Helpline
Phone: 1-888-230-3505
Website: www.connexontario.ca
Legal Notice & Release of Liability
By participating in the raffle, each entrant agrees to comply with and be bound by these Rules, and the decisions of Chatham-Kent Cougars Football Club. Participants defend, indemnify, release and hold harmless the Foundation and all related parties from any claims, expenses, and liability arising out of participation in the raffle or use of prizes.
This raffle is operated under Ontario Raffle License RAF#1470374. Chatham-Kent Cougars Football Club reserves the right to modify these rules and regulations at any time. Please play responsibly.