FAQ

To contact customer service please call 778-729-0504 or 1-833-870-4188 or email [email protected].

Millionaire Lottery: There are 330,000 tickets available for sale.
50/50 Plus Lottery: There are 632,400 tickets available for sale.
Daily Cash Plus Game: There are 232,000 tickets available for sale.

Millionaire Lottery: 2pack (2 tickets) for $100, 5pack (5 tickets) for $175, 10pack (10 tickets) for $300 and 25pack (25 tickets) for $600.

50/50 Plus Lottery: 2pack (2 tickets) for $15, 6pack (6 tickets) for $30,16pack (16 tickets) for $60 and 32pack (32 tickets) for $90.

Daily Cash Plus Game: 2pack (2 tickets) for $25, 6pack (6 tickets) for $50 and 12pack (12 tickets) for $75.

You must buy or have bought tickets in the 2023 Millionaire Lottery before you can buy tickets in the 50/50 Plus Lottery or the Daily Cash Plus Game.

A complete searchable winners’ database will be available on this webpage on or before February 9, 2024. 

Millionaire Lottery: Chances are 1 in 330,000 (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 Plus Lottery: Odds of winning the 50/50 prize will depend on the number of tickets sold.

Daily Cash Plus Game: Chances are 1 in 232,000 (total tickets for sales) to win the main prize. Actual odds depend on the number of tickets sold.

50/50 Plus Lottery maximum prize payout may be $1,302,750, however the 50/50 Plus prize is dependent on the number of tickets sold.

If your cheque is returned to us by the bank or if a credit card payment is charged-back, you will be contacted by MNP LLP and given an opportunity to provide replacement payment within two business days. Any tickets issued will be considered invalid until replacement payment is received.

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.

Yes, the rules governing British Columbia Charitable Lotteries have changed to allow for online and over the phone ticket sales. The following three conditions must be met in order to purchase tickets online.

1. Ticket purchasers must be physically in the province of BC when placing the order.
2. The address given for tickets to be mailed to must be a valid BC address.
3. The entire payment transaction must take place in British Columbia.

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

Yes, but there are certain restrictions and conditions which must be met.

The lottery is intended for BC 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 can be mailed to addresses outside the province of British Columbia.

Non-residents of British Columbia must place their order for tickets at one of our retail sales outlets where they will receive a physical receipt for their purchase. Retail sales outlets are all London Drugs stores.

A non-resident of British Columbia cannot purchase a ticket via the Internet, by phone, by fax or by mail but must purchase at a retail sales outlet only.

Tickets or receipts cannot be distributed to, mailed or otherwise sent to a non-residents third-party address in British Columbia.

PLEASE NOTE:  VGH & UBC HOSPITAL FOUNDATION IS NOT OPEN FOR SALES AT THIS TIME.  ALSO, THE PRIZE HOMES ARE NOT OPEN FOR SALES OR VISITING AT THIS TIME.

A resident of British Columbia may purchase a ticket only if the entire payment transaction takes place while the person is physically in British Columbia and if the ticket or a receipt is issued at that time. When a resident of British Columbia is outside the province of British Columbia they may not place an order to purchase tickets. This restriction includes all methods of ordering tickets, including mailing in your order.

For further information on restrictions on purchasing, please see Licensed Charitable Gaming Rules, Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch, Province of British Columbia. The website for information is https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/sports-recreation-arts-and-culture/gambling/licences/rules-licensed-charitable-gaming.pdf. Please see Section 17 for specific details on purchasing restrictions.

Millionaire Lottery: 3,053 prizes will be awarded

50/50 Plus:  1 prize will be awarded.  (The money received in ticket sales will be divided equally between the winner and the charity)

Daily Cash Plus Game: 211 prizes will be awarded.

Millionaire Lottery: Approximately $4,013,632 based on MSRP as provided by our suppliers and includes related taxes.

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

Daily Cash Plus Game: The prizes have a cost of $325,000.

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

The proceeds from the Millionaire Lottery support Vancouver General Hospital, UBC Hospital and GF Strong Rehab Centre. Your purchase of tickets for the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation Millionaire Lottery helps our hospitals fund pioneering research, purchase new medical equipment, and improve patient care.

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.

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 call 778-729-0504 or toll free 1-833-870-4188 or email [email protected].

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

We respect your privacy. VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation 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 Foundation activities, 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) 875-4676 or email [email protected].

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

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.

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

The Grand Prize winner must decide on which option they are taking within 10 days of being awarded the prize.

The primary ticket purchaser will be notified by phone and/or mail by the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation as to what they have won and where/how to claim their prize(s). A complete list of winners will also be posted online by February 10, 2024 at millionairelottery.com.

The official ticket is a receipt of purchase.  It is the responsibility of ticket purchasers to ensure that they receive their ticket(s); however, participants do not need their ticket(s) in hand to be included in the respective draw(s).  No refunds will be issued after commencement of the draws.

If you purchase online, you will receive your ticket by email immediately.  If you purchase your ticket by phone, and provide an email address, you will receive your ticket by email immediately.  If you purchase by phone, and do not provide an email address, you should receive your ticket in approximately 2 – 3 weeks after the order is placed.  If you purchase by fax or mail or at London Drugs, you should receive your ticket in approximately 2 – 3 weeks after the order is placed.  If you do not receive your ticket(s) within 2 – 3 weeks, please call 778-729-0504 or 1-833-870-4188 or email [email protected].

Loyalty Bonus Sales Deadline
Midnight Friday, November 10^th, 2023

Fall Bonus Sales Deadline
Midnight Thursday, November 23^rd, 2023

Christmas Bonus Sales Deadline
Midnight Friday, December 8^th, 2023

Early Bird Sales Deadline
Midnight Friday, December 22^nd, 2023

Final Sales Deadline
Midnight Thursday, January 11^th, 2024

Loyalty Bonus Prize Draw
Wednesday, December 6^th, 2023
MNP LLP at 9:00 am
15303 Avenue, Surrey, BC

Fall Bonus Prize Draw
Wednesday, December 6^th, 2023
MNP LLP at 9:00 am
15303 Avenue, Surrey, BC

Christmas Bonus Prize Draw
Friday, January 12^th, 2024
MNP LLP at 9:00 am
15303 Avenue, Surrey, BC

Early Bird Prize Draws
Friday, January 12^th, 2024
MNP LLP at 9:00 am
15303 Avenue, Surrey, BC

Final Sales Prize Draws
Final and Grand Prize, 50/50 Plus Lottery and Daily Cash Plus Game, and all remaining prizes with a value over $1,000
Wednesday, January 31^st, 2024
MNP LLP from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
15303 Avenue, Surrey, BC

Balance of draws for prizes in the Main Lottery valued at $1,000 or less will be completed at MNP LLP, 15303 Avenue, Surrey, BC on Wednesday, January 31^st, 2024 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

The professional services firm, MNP LLP, ensures that all paid tickets are in the draw.

All order forms received by Millionaire Lottery becomes the property of the licensee and will not be returned to sender.

Once a prize winner has been chosen, the prize that winner has won is solely for them.

For prizes over $1,000 value, the winner will be called and advised of their winnings. If the winner is not available at the time of the call, the foundation will continue to call, email and then write letters to the winner to notify them of their winnings.

For prize of $1,000 or less in value, the winner will be sent a letter advising them of what they have won and how to claim their prize, if applicable, or outlining how they will receive their prize. For those that win a gift card that is valued at less than $1,000, the gift card will be mailed to the winner with their notification letter.

Yes, all winners’ names are publicized as part of the winners list.

Millionaire Lottery: All prize draws will be awarded in accordance with Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch – Licensed Charitable Gaming Rules.  All winners will be chosen by using a Random Number Generator.

50/50 Plus:  The 50/50 winner is awarded by use of a Random Number Generator.

Daily Cash Plus Game: All prizes are awarded by use of a Random Number Generator.

Millionaire Lottery

• Purchasers must be physically in the province of BC when placing their orders.
• Purchase by phone, fax, mail, online or in person at London Drugs only.
• Purchasers ordering by phone, fax, mail and online must have a valid BC mailing address as well as be physically in the province of BC when placing their orders.
• One method of payment only for phone, fax, and online orders.
• Credit Cards accepted are Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT VISA DEBIT CARDS FOR PURCHASERS BY FAX OR BY CANADA POST MAIL
• Mail in purchases can be paid by Credit Card, Cheque or Money Order.
• London Drugs will not accept Personalized Cheques but will accept Money Orders (made out to London Drugs Limited), Credit Cards, Debit Cards, and Cash.
• All cheques should be made payable to Millionaire Lottery.
• All 2pack, 5pack, 10pack, or 25pack ticket sets must contain the same purchaser’s information and will be mailed/emailed to the primary ticket holder.

50/50 Plus

• 50/50 Plus orders will not be accepted without the purchase of a 2023 Millionaire Lottery 2pack, 5pack, 10pack, or 25pack.
• Each 50/50 Plus Lottery ticket must contain the same customer information as the 2023 Millionaire Lottery 2pack, 5pack, 10pack or 25pack it was sold in conjunction with.
• If you have purchased a ticket in the 2023 Millionaire Lottery, you are entitled to add 50/50 Plus Lottery tickets without purchasing an additional 2023 Millionaire Lottery ticket.

Daily Cash Plus Game

• Daily Cash Plus Game orders will not be accepted without the purchase of a 2023 Millionaire Lottery 2pack, 5pack, 10pack, or 25pack.
• Each Daily Cash Plus Game ticket must contain the same customer information as the 2023 Millionaire Lottery 2pack, 5pack, 10pack or 25pack it was sold in conjunction with.
• If you have purchased a ticket in the 2023 Millionaire Lottery, you are entitled to add Daily Cash Plus Game tickets without purchasing an additional 2023 Millionaire Lottery ticket.

To add tickets to any order, please contact 778-729-0504 or 1-833-870-4188 or email [email protected].