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?
Does a winner have to pay taxes on lottery prizes?
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.harvestofdreamslottery.com and the Winnipeg Free Press on Friday, November 7th, 2008. 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.

Q. How old must you be to buy a ticket?
A. 18 years old.

Q. How many tickets are there in the draw?
A. The is a maximum total of 6,000 tickets for sale.

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.

Q. Does a winner have to pay taxes on lottery prizes?
A. No all the taxes are paid.

Q. How many draws are there?
A. 32 in total.

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.

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.

Q. What does Harvest of Dreams Lottery do with the money from ticket sales?
A. This year, net proceeds from the lottery will be directed towards a special funding initiative called the Assistive Technology Support Program. The program helps children, youths and adults with disabilities gain access to products that can vastly improve their everyday lives. It’s the simple things we take for granted like driving a car or accessing a church to witness a loved one getting married. For someone with a disability, an assistive device can range from modified steering components to a wheelchair lift. With your help, we can eliminate barriers and enable people to live their lives to the fullest.

Q. Can I buy Harvest of Dreams 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 Order Form and mail it in or phone (204) 988-3333 or toll free 1-800-455-6439to have your order processed quickly and securely.

Q. How long do I have to claim my lottery prize?
A. 60 days after the final draw.

Q. What happens to prizes that are not claimed?
A. They are donated to the SMD Foundation.

Q. Can a lottery winner remain anonymous?
A. No. We are required by law to publish the name, prize won and date of draw.

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.

Q. How do I find past winning numbers?
A. Call 975-3274 or email lottery@smd.mb.ca to request that information.