FAQ
How will I find out who the winners are?
How old must you be to buy a ticket?
How many tickets are there in the draw?
How can two or more people be on the same ticket order?
How many draws are there?
When will I get my tickets?
Do I get a charitable tax receipt with my order?
What does Harvest of Dreams Lottery do with the money from ticket sales?
Can I buy Harvest of Dreams Lottery tickets online or through the internet?
How long do I have to claim my lottery prize?
What happens to prizes that are not claimed?
Can I remain anonymous if I win?
What happens if I lose the winning ticket?
How do I find past winning numbers?
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Q. How will I find out who the winners are?
A. The names of all winners will be published on our website www.smd.mb.ca and the Winnipeg Free Press Announcements section of the classifieds once all winners are confirmed. If you win, we will phone you. People may register their email with lottery@smd.mb.ca and they will be sent information and winners' names.
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Q. How old must you be to buy a ticket?
A. 18 years old.
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Q. How many tickets are there in the draw?
A. The total could be 16,000 which is the maximum we can sell... but only if we SELL out. The number depends on how many are sold.
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Q. How can two or more people be on the same ticket order?
A. If more than one person is on the order, please have the additional names included on a piece of paper with the order. ALL TICKETS will be mailed to one address. They cannot be mailed separately.
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Q. How many draws are there?
A. 209 in total. The most in SMD Foundation/Easter Seals Manitoba history!
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Q. When will I get my tickets?
A. Once ticket orders are received they will be processed and tickets mailed directly to the person's home, or any address on the order. The usual period of time is about 2 weeks. However, if you provide your email address during your ticket purchase, you will receive a priority email confirming that your ticket has been processed.
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Q. Do I get a charitable tax receipt with my order?
A. Sorry. Currently lottery tickets are not considered a charitable donation eligible for a tax deductible receipt.
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Q. What does the Great Escape Lottery do with the money from ticket sales?
A. The proceeds from the Great Escape lottery will be invested into the SMD Foundation’s “General” endowment. Proceeds from the investment revenues of this endowment will be donated annually to the Society for Manitobans with Disabilities for services to children and adults with disabilities. These include SMD Clearing House, SMD Foundation, SMD information services, rural branches and SMD Services in Winnipeg. With your help, these programs and services help Manitobans with disabilities regain their independence. Thanks for your support.
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Q. Can I buy Great Escape Lottery tickets over the internet?
A. Sorry, but a recent Supreme Court ruling means that we are no longer able to accept orders online using the internet. Please print out the brochure
Download Ticket Order Form and mail it in or phone (204) 988-3333 or toll free 1-800-455-6439 to have your order processed quickly and securely.
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Q. How long do I have to claim my lottery prize?
A. 60 days after the final draw.
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Q. What happens to prizes that are not claimed?
A. They are donated to the SMD Foundation.
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Q. Can a lottery winner remain anonymous?
A. No. We are required by law to publish the name, prize won and date of draw.
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Q. What happens if I lose the winning ticket?
A. You do not need the ticket to claim your prize. We have all of the necessary information to verify winners. If you win, we will phone you. If we cannot speak to you we will contact you by mail.
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Q. How do I find past winning numbers?
A. Check the winners section of this website for past and current winners if available.
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