STARS LOTTERY 2013
FAQs
TICKETS
Q:
What are the ticket prices?
A:
One ticket for $60, 2 tickets for $100, 6 tickets for $250
Q:
Where are ticket order forms available or how can tickets be purchased?
A:
By phone anywhere in Saskatchewan – toll free 1-855-449-2444
Internet at www.starslotterysaskatchewan.ca
In person at the Showhomes or STARS Bases:
Regina – 3630 Green Water Drive, Greens on Gardiner
Saskatoon – 434 Greenbryre Lane, Greenbryre Estates
STARS Base Regina - 2640 Airport Rd. – 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
STARS Office Saskatoon - Hanger #16, 16 Wayne Hicks Lane. – 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
A receipt will be issued at Showhomes and Bases.
By Mail
PO Box 1515 Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 3C2
Q:
How many tickets are sold in total?
A:
Only 152,200 tickets will be sold at $60 each, a set of 2 for $100 or a set of 6 for $250
Q:
What methods of payment are accepted?
A:
Cheque, Money Order, VISA and MasterCard.
Direct Debit available at the Showhomes only. NO Cash or post dated cheques accepted.
Q:
Is there an age restriction on purchasing tickets?
A:
Yes. Ticket purchasers must be 19 years of age or older
Q:
If I am not a resident of Saskatchewan can I still purchase a ticket?
A:
Yes, however the ticket must be sold and purchased in the province of Saskatchewan
Q:
How long does it take to receive a ticket confirmation in the mail?
A:
Please allow 2-3 weeks
Q:
Is the ticket tax deductible/do you get a tax receipt?
A:
No, there is no tax receipt issued as Revenue Canada deems that the purchase of a
ticket is not a donation. All lottery winnings are tax free.
Q:
How many names can be put on a ticket?
A:
Up to two names on a ticket. Should there be more than two purchasers, the purchasers
must keep a record of who is involved in the purchase. In the event of a winning ticket stub having more than one name the licensee shall award the prize to only one of the individuals on the ticket. The licensee and Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority are not responsible for resolving any disputes which may arise between different individuals whose names appear on the ticket.
Q:
Can a ticket be refunded?
A:
Yes. However, if any ticket purchased has been entered in any draw, no refund will be issued after the draw has taken place.
Q:
Who is prohibited from purchasing tickets?
A:
Contest rules prohibit the following people from purchasing tickets:
- Board Members and Executive Management of STARS
- Employees of Black Fund Development Inc., Stride Management Corp.
- Immediate family members of those listed above.
- Anyone under the age of 19.
CUT-OFF DATES AND DRAW DATES
Q:
What are the cut-off dates and draw dates?
A:
Loyalty Draw cut-off date: Midnight May 7, 2013 Draw Date: May 22, 2013
Early Bird Draw cut-off date: Midnight July 3, 2013 Draw Date: July 18, 2013
Final Draw cut-off date: Midnight July 24, 2013 Draw Date: August 14, 2013
Q:
If the tickets sell out early when will the draws be held?
A:
Should all tickets be sold out by midnight July 3, 2013 all prizes will be
drawn commencing on July 22, 2013 and completed on July 24, 2013.
Q:
Where will the draws take place?
A:
Both draws (Early Bird and Final) will be under the supervision of
Black Fund Development Inc. and Stride Management Corp. The draws will take place at the Saskatoon Grand prize show home, 434 Greenbryre Lane Saskatoon, SK. Any person wishing to view the draws may do so by attending at the above location on the draw date(s).
PRIZES
Q:
How many prizes can be won?
A:
2,206
Q:
What is the total retail value of all the prizes?
A:
$3,891,081.88
Q:
What is the Early Bird Prize Package?
A:
1 - 2013 Mercedes Benz SLK Roadster, Las Vegas Vacation for 2 adults plus $5,000
Q:
What are the Grand Prizes?
A:
There are three Grand Prizes worth over $2.9 million:
1 - Furnished Showhome – Saskatoon
1 - Furnished Showhome – Regina
1 – Home away from Home package - 2013 Ford F350 4X4 CrewCab XLT plus a 2013 Cedar Creek 36B4 5th wheel
Q:
What are the Loyalty Draw Prizes?
A:
There are 26 Loyalty Draw prizes worth $75,000
1 - $25,000
1 - $10,000
4 - $5,000
20 - $1,000
Q:
What are the other 2176 prizes?
A:
1 furniture package, 1 Travel Anywhere package, 4 vehicles, 13 vacations, 2 helicopter
rides, 39 cash prizes, 309 jewellery prizes,150 luggage prizes, 100 Lotto prizes,
270 Outdoor prizes and 1287 electronic prizes.
WINNERS
Q:
How and when will the winners’ names be available?
A:
A list of the top winners will be published in major newspapers in Regina and Saskatoon
and a full list will appear on the STARS Lottery website (www.starslotterysaskatchewan.ca) approximately 10 days after the final draw.
Q:
How will winners be notified?
A:
All winners will be notified in writing by Stride Management Corp. and in some cases by
telephone by STARS representatives about what they have won and how to claim the
prize. If a winner cannot be notified after a period of one year from the draw date, the
prize or equivalent cash value will be donated to a charitable beneficiary approved by
Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority.
Q:
Are ticket purchasers eligible for all prizes?
A:
Ticket purchasers are eligible for all 2206 prizes provided they purchase before any draw deadline. After each draw the winning ticket will be returned to the drum and is eligible for all remaining prizes.
Q:
Do prizes have to be accepted “as is”?
A:
Prizes must be accepted as awarded. There will be no cash “in lieu of” option. Restrictions apply for the following prizes: a) Travel – “All travel prizes provided by
UNIGLOBE Geo Travel Group are valid for one year from draw date. Extensions will be granted upon request; however, some restrictions may apply for certain prizes.” b) STARS helicopter rides – valid for one year from draw date. STARS reserves the right to determine the date and the number of passengers on the ride based on availability of the helicopter. If the helicopter is required for mission activity, the ride will be rescheduled. Lottery prizes are tax-free and winners are not obligated to live in the showhome.
Q:
What hours are the Showhomes open?
A:
All Showhomes open May 24, 2013 till July 24, 2013 (or 1 week after sell out)
REGINA SHOWHOME, 3630 Green Water Drive – Greens on Gardiner
Showhome hours:
Monday – Thursday 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Weekends and Holidays 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.;
Closed Fridays
SASKATOON SHOWHOME, 434 Greenbryre Lane - Greenbryre Estates
Showhome hours:
Monday – Thursday 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Weekends and Holidays 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.;
Closed Fridays
LOTTERY MANAGEMENT
Q:
Who is the project manager?
A:
Joan Black, President, Black Fund Development Inc.,
Q:
Who does the operational support for the Lottery?
A:
Stride Management Corp., 3950 – 12th Street NE, Calgary AB T2E 8H9 is responsible for the processing of all ticket requests, issuing and mailing of tickets to ticket
purchasers, maintaining the website, supervising the draws and notifying all winners in writing. They also manage the Call Centre at the address above.
Q:
How many 2013 STARS Lottery brochures will be mailed out?
A:
Beginning on May 8, 2013, approximately 382,000 brochures will drop to households Throughout Saskatchewan
OTHER
Q:
How many years has the STARS Lottery been operating?
A:
The 2013 lottery will be the 2nd Lottery in Saskatchewan, STARS has had 20 successful Lotteries over the last 20 years in Alberta.
Q:
What is the net revenue expected at sell-out of the 2013 Lottery?
A:
The 2013 lottery will net over $2 million at sell-out.
Q:
How will the proceeds from the STARS Lottery be used?
A:
The proceeds from the 2013 STARS Lottery will be donated to the STARS Society to help cover direct costs of providing an air ambulance program from our two bases in Regina and Saskatoon.
Q:
Who do I call to donate to STARS, or if I have questions about STARS events or any fundraising programs?
A:
STARS Regina Base at (306) 564-7900
STARS Saskatoon Base at (306) 242-0200
Mail STARS Regina Base – 2640 Airport Rd. Regina, SK S4W 1A3
STARS Saskatoon Base – Hangar #16, 16 Wayne Hicks Lane Saskatoon, SK S7L 6S2
Email: info@stars.ca
Q:
Who should be contacted for further information about the STARS Lottery?
A:
For further information contact Black Fund Development Inc. at (403) 543-2747.