Philae Shriners

50/50 Monthly Lottery - NS

House Rules

December 11, 2020 to November 30, 2021

Licence: AGD-307623-20

·       The draw tickets will be sold using online software and will be delivered primarily to the buyer’s stated email address.

·       Entrants must be Nova Scotia residents and at least 19 years of age.

·       It is the sole responsibility of the ticket buyer to ensure that they receive the correct number of tickets based on the successful financial transaction with the online software.

·       Ticket package prices are as follows: 1 for $5, 3 for $10, 20 for $20, and 100 for $50.

·       The 50/50 monthly pot size will be posted to Facebook and Philae’s website: https://www.philaeshriners.org/

·       The monthly Lottery will close on the 27^th of each month at 11:59PM (the “Closing”); the final Closing will be October 27, 2021.

·       The draws will take place monthly at 11:00AM, live on Facebook and/or at Philae Shriners Temple, 2 (two) business days after Closing. The draw dates and times will be publicized.

·       The draw will take place with a series of numbered balls, with each set randomly producing a digit which placed together generate the winning ticket number.

·       The winner will be notified by telephone and/or email that same evening.

·       The winner will receive 50% of the pot. A payment will be made by Philae Shriners cheque to the winner. The winner must be present at Philae Shriners Temple (or a mutually agreeable location), must have the winning ticket in hand, and must have valid identification to claim the prize. The winner will be asked to agree – but not obliged - (i) to have their picture taken and/or (ii) to allow their image and name to be included in future advertising on any medium. 

·       The winner will have 90 days, effective from the original draw date, to claim the prize. If the prize is not claimed within 90 days another draw using the same entrants will be made.

·       The Members, volunteers, partners, retailers, sponsors, and other organizations associated with the Philae Shriners — including employees, spouses, and other direct family members or individuals residing in the same household — are eligible to play the raffle.  We believe that strict security and transparency allow the draws to be random and fair.

·       If you forget or lose your ticket numbers, your unique numbers are kept by Philae Shriners; please contact us by telephone, email, or by regular mail and we will do our best to retrieve them.

·       Neither Philae Shriners, nor any of its members, Board of Directors, or subcontractors may be held liable for any financial loss a player may incur as a result of playing the online raffle.

·       Philae Shriners Online Lottery players assume all financial responsibility for costs and other expenses they incur while playing the online raffle.

·       Tickets purchased may be refunded only prior to the deadline for ticket sales. On the other hand, winnings are not taxed either, so you get to keep 100% of what you win

·       With the prior written approval of the Executive Director, Service Nova Scotia & Municipal Relations, Alcohol & Gaming Division, Philae Shriners reserves the right to:

o   cancel a draw should the situation warrant it. Philae Shriners will return all monies paid

o   end a draw early if required