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  1. What are the STARS LOTTERY Lucky STARS 50/50 ticket prices?

    2 tickets for $10

    10 tickets for $25

    50 tickets for $50

    250 tickets for $100

  2. How can I purchase tickets?

    Online: starslot​tery​.ca

    Phone: 18447827740 (1 – 844-STARS40)

  3. What methods of payment can I use?

    VISA/VISA Debit and MasterCard/​MasterCard Debit.

  4. How long does it take to receive an e‑ticket confirmation by e‑mail?

    Please allow 15 minutes for the email to arrive. If you do not receive it by email within 24 hours, contact inquiries@​mb.​starslottery.​ca. Please check your junk folder.

  5. How many tickets are available to be sold for Lucky STARS 50/50?

    STARS LOTTERY will only offer 1,199,250 Lucky STARS 50/50 tickets for sale and will be sold at a set of 2 for $10, a set of 10 for $25, a set of 50 for $50 or a set of 250 for $100.

  6. How many names can be put on a ticket?

    Up to two names can be placed on a ticket. In the event of a winning ticket stub having more than one name, the prize will be awarded to only one of the individuals on the ticket. STARS and Liquor, Gaming & Cannabis Authority of Manitoba (LGCA) are not responsible for resolving any disputes that may arise between different individuals whose names appear on the ticket.

  7. Is there an age restriction to purchase tickets?

    Yes. Ticket purchasers must be 18 years of age or older.

  8. If I am not a resident of Manitoba can I still purchase a ticket?

    Yes, however, you must be physically in Manitoba at the time of purchase.

  9. Is my purchase tax deductible / do I get a tax receipt?

    No, a tax receipt is not issued, as Canada Revenue Agency does not deem the purchase of a raffle (lottery) ticket as a donation. All lottery winnings are tax free.

  10. Are lottery winnings taxable?

    Lottery winnings are considered a windfall and not taxable in Canada.

  11. Can a ticket be refunded?

    Yes, ticket purchases can be refunded, however no refund will be issued after the draw has taken place.

  12. Who is prohibited from purchasing tickets?

    Contest rules prohibit the following people from purchasing tickets:

    - Board members and senior executive of STARS

    - Staff of Stride Management Corp. and their immediate family members

  13. What is done with my personal information?

    Stride Management Corp. and STARS respect your privacy. We do not rent, sell, or trade our mailing lists. The personal information collected by STARS LOTTERY will be used to process ticket orders, notify winners, send out lottery information, and contact you about future STARS events and programs. You may opt-out of our mailing/​email lists at any time.

  14. Where will the draws take place?

    The Early Bird draw and Lucky STARS 50/50 draw will be under the supervision of Stride Management Corp. and will take place at the STARS base: 155 West Hangar Rd., Winnipeg, MB. Any person wishing to view the draws has the right do so by attending at the above location on the draw date(s).

  15. What are the STARS LOTTERY ticket purchase deadlines and draw dates?

    EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. September 162026

    EARLY BIRD DRAW: 11:00 a.m. September 292026

    FINAL DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. October 142026

    FINAL DRAW: 11:00 a.m. October 272026

  16. How many prizes can be won?

    2 total prizes will be awarded.

  17. What is the Early Bird prize?

    Valued at $2,150.50 — 2 nights at Inn At The Forks plus a Nordik Spa-Nature gift card (self drive, prize as is)

  18. What is the Lucky STARS 50/50 prize?

    The cash value of the Lucky STARS 50/50 prize is 50% of total ticket sales, to a maximum payout of $300,000.

  19. What is the licence number for Lucky STARS 50/50?

    The Lucky STARS 50/50 licence number is LCGA 5664-RF-51964

  20. Does STARS LOTTERY contact prize winners to request payment of any kind to cover taxes, shipping, etc.?

    No, you are not required to pay for shipping or any other fee to claim a prize. If you do receive a call and are asked for payment, please do the following:

    ▪ Hang up and document as much information as possible regarding the call.

    ▪ Call the Government of Canada Anti-Fraud Centre at 18884958501 to report the fraud attempt.

  21. How and when will the winners’ names be available?

    The Early Bird winner and Lucky STARS 50/50 winner will be posted on the STARS LOTTERY website (starslot​tery​.ca) within five days after each applicable draw.

  22. How will the winners be notified?

    A STARS representative will attempt to contact both prize winners (Early Bird and Lucky STARS 50/50) by phone. If a winner cannot be notified after a period of 30 days from the draw date, the prize will be retained by the STARS Foundation.

  23. Are ticket purchasers eligible for all prizes?

    Ticket purchasers are eligible for both prizes, provided their purchase was completed before the applicable draw deadline.

  24. How are the draws conducted?

    The lottery draws will be conducted using an RNG (Random Number Generator) system. The winning raffle draw number shall be determined from the pool of sold lottery ticket numbers.

  25. Do prizes have to be accepted as is”?

    Prizes must be accepted as awarded, with no substitutes, unless otherwise stated. All winners have 30 days from the date of the draw to claim their prize(s).

    Lottery prizes are tax-free.

  26. Who provides lottery management and operational support for STARS LOTTERY?

    Stride Management Corp., 395012 Street NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8H9, 4035087313

    Contact: inquiries@​mb.​starslottery.​ca

    Stride Management is responsible for the processing of all ticket requests, issuing and mailing of tickets to ticket purchasers, supervising the draws and notifying all winners in writing. They also manage the call centre at the address above.

  27. How will the proceeds from STARS LOTTERY be used?

    The net proceeds from STARS LOTTERY will help cover direct costs of providing 24/7 air ambulance and critical care services from our STARS base in Winnipeg.

  28. How do I contact STARS if I have questions about STARS events or any fundraising programs?

    Please email us at info@​stars.​ca or call, visit or write us:

    STARS base

    155 West Hangar Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba R33Z1

    (204) 7864647

  29. How do I contact STARS for information about the STARS calendar campaign?

    Phone: 4032161040 or 18777788288

    Mail: STARS Head Office, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Box 570, Calgary, AB T28M7

    Email: info@​stars.​ca

  30. How do I contact STARS for information about the STARS direct mail program?

    Phone: 18555164848

    Mail: STARS Head Office, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Box 570, Calgary AB T28M7

    Email: info@​stars.​ca

  31. Who should I contact for further information about STARS LOTTERY?

    Please contact Stride Management Corp. at (403) 5087313.

Lucky STARS 50/50 licence #: LCGA 5664-RF-51964
18447827740
inquiries@​mb.​starslottery.​ca