Split the Pot FAQ’s

What is Split the Pot Lottery?

Everyone wins when they play Split the Pot Lottery! This fun and innovative lottery raises funds for participating British Columbia charity foundations. How? Participants have a say. Proceeds from every ticket sold can either be split among participating charities or directed to a participating charity of your choice. This is not just a lottery; it is a movement. By joining forces, charities across the province can create a recurring and predictable source of revenue.

It’s what we call a win-win-win as British Columbians and lucky players all benefit when we come together and play Split the Pot.

How do I play?

1. Visit splitthepot.ca
2. Select the number of tickets you want to purchase. We’ve packaged these to increase your odds at every level!

  • Buy add-on Early Bird Bonus tickets for a chance at additional weekly prizes!

3. Choose who you would like your purchase to support by selecting either the charity partner of choice or “All Participating BC Charities” from the dropdown list at the checkout.
4. Once you have successfully completed your purchase, you will receive an email with your ticket numbers.

  • Hold onto your winning numbers and be ready to receive a call! There are dated early bird prizes in addition to the grand prize draws.

How do I select the foundation I want to support?

When you buy your tickets, you’ll be prompted to select where to direct the proceeds from your purchase from a dropdown list at checkout. You can choose from any of our participating charity foundations or select “All Participating BC Charities”

If you have played with us before, or if you’ve participated in one of our partner’s lotteries, the partner you have supported previously will be automatically selected. You are able to change this by choosing another foundation from the dropdown menu.

If you have never played with us before and clicked through from an organization’s email, that charity will be automatically selected. You are able to change your selection in the dropdown menu.

If this is your first time coming directly to our site and playing with us, you can select in the dropdown menu one charity to support or support “All Participating BC Charities.”

What is the difference between supporting one charity versus all charities?

When you select a specific participating charity, all net proceeds of ticket sales with this selection go to that charity. When “All Participating BC Charities” is selected, net proceeds of ticket sales with this selection are split evenly among all participating Split the Pot partners. To learn about other ways to invest in local charity and foundations, visit the listed charity websites, linked through the logos on our website.

Is my charity continuing its own lottery?

Split the Pot Lottery is an additional fundraising platform for participating charities. The charity partners can continue overseeing their own local lottery programs. For more information about your local charity’s lottery or other fundraising initiatives, please contact them directly.

What if I did not receive an email with my ticket numbers?

noreply@ascendfs.com. It is recommended to whitelist this address with your email provider.

support@splitthepotbc.ca with the following information:

  • The name the tickets were purchased under
  • The email address used to purchase the tickets
  • Date of purchase

How can I participate in the early bird prize draws?

All tickets purchased before the listed Early Bird deadlines will be entered into associated draws AND the grand prize draws. You read that right: The same ticket number can win multiple prizes. All tickets purchased after the listed early bird entry deadlines will be entered into the remaining early bird draws and the grand prize draws. Please visit our website for the list of early bird deadlines.

How is the Grand Prize payout split?

There are 13 Grand Prize winners who each win a piece of the payout. The payout is split as follows:

  • 60% of the payout is awarded to one (1) winner
  • 20% of the payout is split between two (2) winners
  • 20% of the payout is split between ten (10) winners

Where can I purchase tickets?

You can purchase tickets online at splitthepot.ca

Who is eligible to purchase tickets?

  • You must be at least 19 years of age to purchase tickets. Tickets cannot be ordered in the name of a minor.
  • The lottery is intended for British Columbia residents only. Ticket buyers must be physically in the province of British Columbia at the time of purchase.
  • Staff and volunteers at organizations whose charities are participating partners are eligible to purchase tickets.
  • Staff and families of participating charities and their respective boards are ineligible to win.

What methods of payment do you accept?

We currently accept Visa and MasterCard. We do not accept cash, cheques, money orders, or PayPal at this time.

I am being blocked from purchasing tickets. What do I do?

To purchase tickets online, you must be in the province of British Columbia at the time of purchase, and our website needs access to your location as per GPEB (Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch) policy. Please allow your browser to access your location for the highest accuracy. If your purchase is being blocked because you are located near a bordering province or country, please try purchasing tickets on your mobile phone or using data instead of Wi-Fi.

When will I receive my ticket numbers?

Once your order is processed, you will receive an email receipt with a summary of your order and ticket numbers. Please allow up to 12 hours for the email to be sent.

Is my ticket purchase tax deductible?

No, lottery tickets are not tax deductible in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency policies.

What are the odds of winning?

The odds of winning depend on the number of tickets sold and the number of early bird prizes. All inquiries on the odds of winning are to be made to the licensee (Cowichan District Hospital Foundation) prior to the purchase of tickets.

How will I know if I’ve won?

If you are a prize winner, you will be contacted both by phone and email shortly after the draw. You can also check our list of winners online at splitthepot.ca. If you believe you have the winning number, please contact:

support@splitthepotbc.ca

How long do I have to claim my prize?

The winning ticket holder has 3 months to claim their prize from the date of the draw. Unclaimed prizes will be reported, and a charitable allocation will be approved by GPEB.

I have additional questions, who can I contact?

Please email:

support@splitthepotbc.ca

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