Frequently Asked Questions
Dream Lottery proceeds support enhanced patient care, innovative equipment, education and research at St. Joseph’s Health Care, London, London Health Sciences Centre and Children’s Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre. These hospitals receive more than 1.9 million patient visits each year, providing excellent, compassionate care for patients and families from across Southwestern Ontario and beyond. In addition to caring for local residents, the hospitals are referral centers providing specialized services in support of the excellent care of the region’s community hospitals.
A total of 278,250 Dream Lottery tickets will be printed with a maximum of 265,000 tickets for sale and 13,250 tickets won as prizes in the Lottery.
Tickets are 2 for $50, 8 for $100, 22 for $250 and 50 for $500. All 2, 8, 22 or 50 packs must contain the same purchaser’s information with up to a maximum of three names and will be mailed to the primary ticket holder (the first name that appears on the ticket).
50/50 tickets are 5 for $20, 20 for $40 and 60 for $60. The 50/50 tickets can only be ordered in conjunction with Dream Lottery tickets. 1 prize will be awarded in the 50/50 portion of the Dream Lottery. The total 50/50 prize drawn is dependent on the total number of tickets sold. The absolute minimum value of prize drawn is $250,000. The total tickets available in the 50/50 draw will be unlimited.
The Making a Difference Calendar tickets are 5 for $20, 20 for $40 and 60 for $60. The Making a Difference Calendar tickets can only be ordered in conjunction with Dream Lottery tickets. The total tickets available in the Making a Difference Calendar draw will be 315,000.
No. The Making a Difference Calendar is a 4-month calendar where prizes will be awarded every day.
No. The Making a Difference Calendar purchased are in the form of Calendar Tickets. There are no physical calendars to be received.
Yes, you can still order, but after buying Dream Lottery tickets, 50/50 tickets, and/or Making a Difference Calendar tickets can only be purchased by phone at 1-866-319-9818.
Participants must be at least 18 years of age. Tickets cannot be ordered in the name of a minor.
The following are the guidelines for purchasing tickets:
- One method of payment
- If receiving a printed copy, only one envelope will be mailed containing the tickets to an ONTARIO address
- All ticket packs must contain the same purchaser’s information with up to a maximum of three names and will be sent to the primary ticket holder (the first name that appears on the ticket)
- Post-dated cheques will not be accepted
- Only Mastercard, Visa, Mastercard Debit, and Visa Debit will be accepted as payment for ticket purchased online or over the phone. Should you wish to purchase in person at the Dream Home, Mastercard, Visa, Mastercard Debit, Visa Debit and Debit will be accepted as payment. Should you wish to pay by cash or cheque, please mail an order form with your payment
If your credit card is declined or cheque is returned to us by the bank, you will be contacted by MNP LLP and given an opportunity to provide replacement payment (Cash, Visa or MC) within two business days. Any tickets issued will be considered invalid until replacement payment is received.
The odds of winning depend on the 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 tickets.
Official tickets will be delivered to the purchaser via email. For online and phone ticket orders where a valid email address is provided, official tickets will be provided by email. For all other ticket orders where a valid email address is provided, official tickets will be provided by email within 3-5 business days. Where no email address is provided, official tickets will be mailed. Ticket purchasers may request a printed copy of their tickets by calling Customer Service at 1-866-319-9818.
Note: depending on when you purchased, delays can occur at cut-offs due to volume.
No, lottery tickets are not tax deductible as per Canada Revenue.
Lottery winnings are considered a windfall and not taxable in Canada.
No, ticket numbers are consecutive and computer generated.
The lottery is intended for Ontario residents only. Ticket buyers must physically be in the province of Ontario at the time of purchase. Tickets will not be sent to addresses outside the province of Ontario.
You do not need your tickets to claim your prize. Your name, address and phone number are recorded in the database along with your ticket numbers. If you would like a replacement ticket, please call toll free
1-866-319-9818 or email customerservice@dreamitwinit.ca.
The professional services of MNP LLP ensure that all paid tickets are in the draw.
There are a total of 13,615 prizes.
The total Dream Lottery prize value is $2,334,989.44
All prizes must be claimed within six (6) months of the draw.
If someone other than the winner is claiming the prize on the winner’s behalf, the winner must provide written and signed authorization along with the original prize winning letter.
Winning tickets will be drawn using Random Number Generator under the supervision of MNP LLP. Records MNP LLP shall be deemed correct and final if there is a discrepancy in numbers.
Congratulations! The primary purchaser will be notified electronically through email or through Canada Post by MNP LLP as to what they have won and where/how to claim their prize(s). Major prize winners will be notified by phone. The primary purchaser who wins a gift card(s) will receive their prize through Canada Post. A complete searchable list of winners will also be posted online at www.dreamitwinit.ca. A printed list of winners is available upon request by calling 1-866-319-9818.
MNP LLP requires the prize letter to be returned with a signature of the primary ticket holder, a piece of photocopied ID along with the prize option (if applicable). Once the prize letter is returned, please allow 2 weeks of processing time. For gift card(s), these will be mailed out directly through Canada Post and may take between 3-4 weeks for processing and delivery.
In the event that you have still not received your prize, please contact our customer service by calling
1-866-319-9818 or through email at customerservice@dreamitwinit.ca.
Congratulations! The primary purchaser will be sent the free ticket(s) in the same format that the original ticket order was received (either electronically through email or through Canada Post). Please allow between 1-2 weeks for delivery.
Yes, after each draw, the winner is recorded and the ticket number goes back in for every eligible prize draw (Loyalty, VIP, Bonus, Early Bird and Final). So if for example your ticket was a winner in the Loyalty Draws, it would go back in for any remaining Loyalty Draws, as well as the remaining VIP, Bonus, Early Bird and Final Draws.
Dream Lottery is administered by the London Health Sciences Foundation and its information is protected and governed by the privacy policies of the London Health Sciences Foundation. Any personal information that you provide is collected for the purpose of fulfilling this Lottery, promoting future such lotteries and other fundraising activities. The Foundation does not rent, sell or trade our mailing lists. For our privacy statement call 1-866-440-9868 or visit London Health Sciences Foundation.
