50|50 Electronic Raffle Rules of Play

Canadian Trees for Life

May 14, 2025

These Rules shall apply to all 50/50 eRaffles sales for conducted by Canadian Trees for Life (operating as “Trees for Life”), unless and until they are amended or revised.

1. Interpretation

1.1 In these Games Rules,

“Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO)” means the regulatory agency that oversees several sectors in Ontario, including alcohol, gaming, horse racing, and cannabis retail;

“draw” means the selection of the winning number(s) by electronic raffle system (ERS);

“draw time” means the time at which the draw occurs on the prescribed game date, or, if the draw cannot take place for any reason, the earliest available time on the prescribed game date;

“electronic raffle or e-raffle” means raffles in which computers (including handheld devices) may be used for the sale of raffle tickets, the selection of raffle winners and the distribution of raffle prizes in Ontario;

“electronic raffle system (ERS)” means the computer-controlled raffle system provided by Rafflebox Technologies Inc. to conduct raffles in a secure and efficient manner;

“rules of play” means the terms, conditions, explanations, Rules of Play, procedures, and prize structure that govern a specific 50/50 raffle draw;

“50|50 eRaffle ticket”, “ticket” or “ticket-receipt” means a ticket, consisting of an eRaffle number or a set of numbers, or any other method of entry into the Trees for Life 50/50 eRaffle Draw;

“50/50 eRaffle” means a raffle lottery where the prize amounts to one-half of the total value of all valid tickets sold during an event or specified period of the license. Tickets must be purchased online, in accordance with the guidelines set by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).

“POS Terminal” means the Rafflebox Technologies convenience store point of sales terminal of the ERS designed by Rafflebox Technologies for conducting 50|50 Draws;

"Online Sales" means an electronic raffle lottery conducted and sold via the internet:

“player” means a person who is eligible to participate in a 50|50 eRaffle draw in accordance with Ontario’s 50/50 eRaffle regulations, the Rules, and the Rules of Play;

"pooled prize" means the total sales generated from both convenience stores and online sales, which are combined to determine the prize amount;

“result” means the final outcome of a draw as determined by Trees for Life for the applicable 50|50 eRaffle Draw;

“valid ticket” means a ticket that is not void or cancelled;

“winner” means the person(s) who is the bearer of a winning ticket and who satisfies all conditions established by Trees for Life to claim the prize;

“winning number” means the winning number drawn on the draw date and draw time for a 50|50 eRaffle Draw;

“winning ticket” means a valid ticket that bears a selection(s) that exactly matches the winning number(s) or results or play element(s);

1.2 The terms used in these Rules of Play for each specific 50/50 eRaffle Draw conducted by Trees for Life shall have the same meanings as those defined in the Regulations pertaining to the 50/50 eRaffle Draw. Words in the singular shall include the plural, and words in the masculine gender shall include the feminine.

1.3 In these Rules of Play, terms such as 'you,' 'your,' 'customer,' 'user,' and 'player' refer to the player, as defined by Trees for Life conventions. These terms are interchangeable. These Rules of Play establish a legally binding agreement between the player and Trees for Life.

1.4 In the event of a conflict between information issued by ERS and that contained on the ticket, the instructions, the conditions for the specific 50/50 Draw, and these Rules of Play, such conflict shall be resolved in the following order of priority:

(a) the ERS;

(b) the AGCO Regulations;

(c) these Rules of Play;

(d) the Game Conditions for the specific 50/50 eRaffle Draw, if any;

(e) the ticket.

2. Sale and Issuance of 50|50 eRaffle Tickets

2.1 50/50 eRaffle Draws conducted for online sales through the ERS, are facilitated on the 50/50 platform, managed by Rafflebox Technologies. Tickets are sold online using the ERS which is licensed and approved by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), and operated by charitable gaming supplier, Rafflebox Technologies Inc., 1877 Hollis Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1W5

2.2 50/50 eRaffle tickets in support of Tree for Life can be purchased online where the ERS is employed to sell and promote the Trees for Life eRaffle.

2.3 After purchasing, the purchaser will receive a 50/50 eRaffle ticket with their registered raffle numbers generated by the ERS. This ticket will be provided through an online confirmation of sales and electronic ticket. No specific numbers can be selected as all raffle numbers are randomly generated. The purchased 50/50 eRaffle ticket shall:

(i) Constitute a receipt of payment;

(ii) Contain a unique identification number for that ticket;

(iii) Contain the price of the ticket, raffle numbers, and the date of draw for which the ticket is applicable.

2.4 Only credit or debit card transactions are accepted. No other forms of payments are permitted.

2.5 Ticket purchases are not tax deductible.

2.6 Individuals must meet the below eligibility criteria to purchase tickets and/or claim a winning ticket:

(i) Purchaser must be at least 18 years of age at the time of purchase, and if required must show proof of age with acceptable government-issued identification.

(ii) Purchaser must be a resident of Ontario.

(iii) Purchaser must not be a Trees for Life staff member.

(iv) Purchaser must not be an employee of Rafflebox Technologies Inc.

(v) Purchaser must not be an employee of MNP LLP

2.7 An eligible player may participate by purchasing a 50|50 ticket by using the ERS, in the following denominations that are specific to Trees for Life 50/50 draw events:

(i) 1 ticket for $5

(ii) 5 tickets for $20

(iii) 15 tickets for $30

(iv) 50 tickets for $50

 (V) 150 tickets for $100

2.8 A player is solely responsible for ensuring they receive the correct ticket denomination and for handling and safeguarding the purchased ticket after it has been issued by the ERS. Trees for Life assumes no responsibility for any discrepancies and shall rely on the information recorded in the ERS

2.9 Tickets cannot be transferred or resold to another party.

2.10 If for any reason, payment for a 50/50 eRaffle Ticket is not processed or is subsequently cancelled or challenged by the purchaser, the ticket(s) and the respective ticket numbers will be deemed invalid.

2.11 Each player is deemed to hold a valid ticket for the electronic raffle game for the designated draw date subscribed with the relevant information recorded in the ERS, including the raffle number, draw date, and draw time. If such ticket is a winning ticket, the ticket purchaser must submit a claim within six (6) months following the applicable draw date.

2.12 Except as outlined in these Rules of Play, all purchases are considered final. No refunds are allowed.

3. The Draw and Results

3.1 A draw may be held by any means and at such time and place as Trees for Life determines. The number drawn is referred to as the “winning number”.

3.2 Winning ticket numbers will be selected by a Random Number Generation system (RNG) as an integral part of the ERS.

3.3 Each draw will be conducted using an ERS approved by the AGCO and provided by Rafflebox Technologies Inc.

3.4 If a draw for a winning 50/50 Ticket cannot be held at the scheduled date and time, the draw will take place at the next available opportunity, at the sole discretion of Trees for Life, with approval from AGCO.

3.5. Ticket sales will cease immediately before the draw. The number drawn is referred to as the winning number.

3.6 Ticket sales for each draw will cease immediately at 23:59 hours Eastern Time on the day before the draw.

3.7 Tickets for the first draw will be on sale as of August 1, 2025.

3.8 There will be 3 draws; the first will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 and the last will be held on Friday, May 15, 2026.

3.9 All winning ticket numbers will be posted online at: treesforlife.ca/5050

4. Prize Structure

4.1 Trees for Life shall have sole discretion in determining the prize structure for the 50/50 eRaffle, in a manner it deems appropriate.

4.2 For each draw, one winning ticket will be drawn.

4.3 The prize for winners of 50/50 eRaffle Draw will always be fifty percent (50%) of the total valid ticket sales recorded on the ERS for each draw period.

5. Payment of Prizes

5.1 A prize for any draw shall be awarded to the winner in accordance with the prize structure in effect for such draw and in accordance with these Rules of Play and the specific 50|50 Draw Game Conditions.

5.2 Any winner must submit a completed Trees for Life winner’s claim form to initiate the release of prize funds. Email info@treesforlife.ca to request a copy of the winner’s claim form. The winner is required to furnish their full name, complete address, phone number, and government-issued photo identification to Trees for Life for prize claim purposes.

5.3 The original 50/50 eRaffle ticket must be provided for verification during the prize claim process.

5.4 To claim a prize, the winner must present a valid government-issued photo identification. In the event that the winner cannot provide government-issued photo identification, the winning proceeds will be held until such identification can be provided. Please refer to Section 6 – Claims.

5.5 Trees for Life reserves the right to verify the authenticity of any ticket presented as a winning ticket through authentication and validation procedures it may determine. Trees for Life may declare a ticket void if it fails to meet these requirements. Upon presentation of a winning ticket to Trees for Life all ownership rights in the ticket are relinquished by the winner, transferring ownership to Trees for Life.

5.6 All prizes must be claimed within six (6) months of the relevant draw, unless otherwise specified by Trees for Life. In the event of an unclaimed prize, the prize shall be retained by Trees for Life for an additional six (6) months from the draw date. If the prize remains unclaimed after this period, the prize money will be donated back to Trees for Life for charitable purposes, subject to the approval of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).

5.7 All prize money will be awarded through an electronic funds transfer. Trees for Life will not be held responsible or liable for electronic banking errors or e-transfer issues.

5.8 Trees for Life may refuse to send or forward a prize to an address outside Ontario and will not send or forward a prize to an address in any jurisdiction where such sending or forwarding is prohibited by law.

5.9 By purchasing tickets for Trees for Life 50/50 eRaffle, the winners agree to the use of their name and likeness without compensation for any promotional activities related to this or any future eRaffle.

5.10 A prize (or any part of it), along with any related entitlement or payment, cannot be assigned, transferred, sold, loaned, leased, rented, pledged, mortgaged, or hypothecated by any winner.

5.11 Trees for Life is not responsible for providing financial or tax advice.

5.12 For groups purchasing 3 or more tickets, group winners will select one individual to handle the single payment. Trees for Life shall not be held responsible or liable for any discrepancies or claims made by individuals of the group or the group as a whole regarding their entitlement to the winning ticket.

5.13 Trees for Life will not award a prize for void tickets unless, at its sole discretion, it deems it appropriate to do so. Tickets are considered void if they are lost, stolen, unissued, illegible, mutilated, damaged, altered, counterfeited, forged, misregistered, defective, canceled, produced in error, not recorded in the ERS, incomplete, unpaid for, destroyed, issued, obtained, or presented in violation of these Rules of Play. Void tickets are considered the property of Trees for Life.

5.14 All cash prizes are tax-exempt for Ontario Residents and must be accepted as awarded. No substitutions may be requested for any prize.

5.15 In the event that a ticket that is purchased or issued is void, or deemed to be void, Trees for Life may, at its option, (a) replace the ticket with a new random ticket of the same denomination or, (b) provide a refund.

6. Claims

6.1 Trees for Life may award a prize to the bearer of a winning ticket. Trees for Life reserves the right to satisfy itself that a person claiming a prize is entitled, and will remain entitled, to such prize as the lawful bearer of a winning ticket.

6.2 Upon presenting a winning 50|50 eRaffle ticket, the winner must:

(i) Show two (2) pieces of identification proving their age to be at least 18 years old; full name, address, and

(ii) Provide government issued identification with photo, and

(iii) Complete a Winner’s Claim Form with accurate personal information;

6.3 Each winner acknowledges that Trees for Life may, at any time during the prize claim process, require personal information for proper administration. The collected personal information is used primarily for legal and audit compliance, winner announcements, prize awards, disclosure of insider wins, posting of prize wins on Trees for Life's website, and other purposes defined by Trees for Life prize claim policy. Winners understand that failure to provide this information may hinder Trees for Life from paying or awarding the prize as outlined in the prize structure.

6.4 Trees for Life shall not be responsible for determining any individual's entitlement to all or a part of a prize won on a ticket purchased by or issued to a group.

6.5 Trees for Life, as the licensee, does not acknowledge protests, overturned decisions, or amended results after the winning number has been drawn from the ERS by Trees for Life. In the event of any disputes, the information displayed on the ERS takes precedence.

7. General

7.1 Trees for Life designates the following persons as Related Parties:

(i) Member of Trees for Life staff;

7.2 Individuals designated as Related Parties by Trees for Life are not eligible to participate in the 50/50 draw.

7.3 Trees for Life, at their sole discretion, may amend these Rules of Play at any time and in any manner with the approval of the AGCO.

7.4 These Rules of Play will be governed by, subject to, and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario. The Courts of the Province of Ontario will have the exclusive jurisdiction to hear any action or legal proceedings based on or arising from these Rules of Play or any lottery scheme game.

7.5 Winner contact information may be shared with the licensing authority (AGCO).

7.6 The headings in these Rules of Play are for the convenience of reference only and do not affect the interpretation of these Rules of Play.

7.7 For all inquiries on the conduct prizing and the procedures of the lottery please email info@treesforlife.ca

8. Responsible Gambling

8.1 Trees for Life 50/50 eRaffle is designed for your enjoyment. We advocate for gaming as a fun and rewarding experience that should not pose any problems for you or your family, nor interfere with your daily obligations. Gambling should be an enjoyable activity. If it ceases to be enjoyable, there are resources available to help.

8.2 Connex Ontario offers information and referral services covering mental health, addiction, and problem gambling community services province-wide. You can reach them by phone, email, or online chat 24/7 at 1-866-531-2600 or visit www.connexontario.ca. Play Responsibly.