How do I get a number to play? And how do I start playing in the draw?
See “How to Play.”
Can I put the registration in my child’s or pet’s name?
Rules of Play 2a. “The registrant must be an individual person of at least 19 years of age.”
Can I use another type of sticker?
Rules of Play 3b: “Each number must be written legibly on a BTC sticker. BTCA recommends using a permanent marker such as a black Sharpie Ultra Fine Point or equivalent.”
What is the cut-off time for playing in each week’s draw? And when does the draw take place?
Rules of Play 3d: “Cut-off time for playing is 12 noon each Wednesday. BTCA chests are usually picked up between 12 noon and 1 PM.”
Rules of Play 4b: “Draws will be made…each Wednesday before 5:30 PM.”
For how long is my registered number valid?
See “Registered, active, inactive and retired – what does our BTC number terminology mean?”
Can I play more than one number?
Rules of Play 2g: “To play more than once per week, more than one number must be registered. There is no limit to the quantity of numbers which an individual may register and play.”
What is the prize?
Rules of Play 4a: “The prize consists of half of the total amount played and donated in the current week plus rollover(s) (if any) from previous weeks.”
Is there a winner every week?
Rules of Play 4e: “If the number drawn was registered (and active) but not played, there is no winner for the week and the prize rolls over to the following week. After 4 consecutive rollover weeks, on the 5th week, draws will continue until a number that has been played is drawn.”
Do I have to play at the same location every week?
Rules of Play 3c: “The BTC number sticker must be placed on Canadian currency and entered in a BTCA chest at a participating retailer for a chance to win the prize.”
If I win, will my name and photo be published?
Rules of Play 2i: “By registering a number, should they win, registrant agrees to the publication of their name, stories and images and the assignment of all rights to the stories and images to BTCA.”
If I win, how do I claim the prize?
Rules of Play 4c: “To claim a prize, photo ID and proof of age must be presented by the registrant, preferably in person.”
Can I play a family member’s registered number if they die?
Rules of Play 2f: “Should a registrant die, their number(s) must either be re-registered (transferred) to a living person or retired within one year of passing. For this purpose only, BTCA will accept notice from an executor or next of kin.”