The 50/50 lottery will take place online on the following dates:
March 25 - April 29, 2026
May 1 - May 27, 2026
May 29 - June 24, 2026
June 26 - August 26, 2026
August 28 - September 30, 2026
October 2 - October 28, 2026
October 30 - January 4, 2026
January 5 - January 27, 2026
January 29 - February 24, 2026
The 50/50 lottery will also take place online through the following portals:
https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/idlfapril26
https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/idlfmay26
https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/idlfjune26
https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/idlfsummer26
https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/idlfsept26
https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/idlfoct26
https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/idlfholiday26
https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/idlfjan27
which is connected to the 50/50 System. Players will be required to comply with the instructions on the website in order to purchase a ticket.
The following individuals are not eligible to participate in the 50/50 draws online:
Employees of the Ignite Durham Learning Foundation
Persons under the age of 18
Persons who are physically not in Ontario, Canada at the time of purchase
Tickets will be sold using electronic raffle systems supplied by Rafflebox Technologies Inc, an approved vendor of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).
At a cost of:
1 for $5.00
5 for $15.00
25 for $25.00
125 for $50.00
300 for $100.00
Players are solely responsible for maintaining and preserving the ticket(s) once it has been issued by the 50/50 system.
The winning number will be selected by a Random Number Generation (RNG) system from all raffle numbers sold for the draw of that specific draw event.
The winning number will be announced on Ignite Durham Learning Foundation digital platforms (instagram and website) within 48 hours of the draw date, and the winner will be notified.
The prize must be claimed in person on a mutually agreed upon date and time. The winner must present the original winning ticket as well as Government I.D. proving that they are at least 18 years of age. No copies of the ticket will be accepted .
All prizes will be paid by cheque within 30 days of claiming a prize in the amount of the declared prize which is, at minimum, 50% of the total sales for that game. If the winner cannot provide photo I.D., then the winning proceeds will be held until such identification can be provided.
The winning ticket holder has six months to claim their prize from the date of the draw, after which the prize will be donated to charity, with the approval of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).
In the event that no winner comes forward, the winning ticket will be held for 6 months. After that time period has elapsed the prize will be donated to a local charity with the approval of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO)
For all inquiries on the conduct, prizing and the procedures of the lottery please call (905) 666600 or email ignite.foundation@ddsb.ca.
Play responsibly: Set a limit and stick to it. If you are looking for help, please visit Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline or call 1-888-230-3505.
The Ignite Durham Learning Foundation reserves the right to amend these Rules of Play, subject to approval by the AGCO, at any time without prior notice to participants.
