Numbers and registration
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How do I get a number to play? And how do I start playing in the draw?
Drop by one of our retail partner locations and fill out one of our registration forms.
See How to Play for complete details.
Can I put the registration in my child’s or pet’s name?
No, numbers can only be registered to a person 19 years or older.
See Rules of Play 2a.
For how long is my registered number valid?
Your registered BTC number is yours for life unless you retire it. For more information, see Registered, active, inactive and retired – what does our BTC number terminology mean?
What if I forget my number?
You can access that information by clicking on the “Check my number(s)” button at the bottom of the play reminder email sent every Tuesday morning.
Or you can email info@baytreasurechest.ca or call 902-222-8560 and we can confirm your BTC number(s) for you.
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Can I use another type of sticker?
No, each number must be written legibly on a BTC sticker. We recommend using a permanent marker such as a black Sharpie Ultra Fine Point or equivalent.
Can I play more than one number?
There is no limit to how many numbers an individual may register and play. But to play more than once per week, you must register more than one number.
Do I have to play at the same location every week?
What is the cut-off time for playing in each week’s draw?
The cut-off time for playing is noon each Wednesday. The treasure chests are usually picked up between noon and 1pm.
When does the draw take place?
Draws are made each Wednesday before 5:30pm.
Occasionally, if circumstances require it, such as a statutory holiday falling on a Wednesday, the draw may occur on another day of the week. Players will be notified through BTC’s communications (play reminder, newsletter, website, and social media) of date changes.
Can I play a family member’s registered number if they die?
Yes, but the number must be re-registered in the name of a living person within one year of the death. In order to re-register or retire the number of someone who has died, we must receive written notice from the person’s executor or next of kin.
Do you have a play-in-advance option?
No, there is no play-in-advance option. Only numbers played in person between Wednesday afternoon and the following Wednesday at noon are eligible for that week’s draw.
When they are not able to play, many of our players make arrangements with a friend or family member to play for them. Please note that neither the participating retailers nor Bay Treasure Chest personnel are allowed to perform this function
Are BTC plays eligible for tax receipts?
No. Bay Treasure Chest is a 50/50 lottery, so plays are not considered to be charitable donations and are not eligible for tax receipts.
Do I need to live in the St. Margaret’s Bay area to win?
No, you do not need to live in the St. Margaret’s Bay area to win. However, the participating retail locations where your toonie must be played are in the St. Margaret’s Bay area only.
Prizes
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What is the prize?
There is a maximum of one prize per week, which consists of half the total amount played in the current week, plus the prize amount that may be carried over from rollovers.
Is there a winner every week?
No, 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 four consecutive rollover weeks, draws will continue in the fifth week until a number that has been played that week is drawn.
How are the winners contacted?
Winners are contacted by telephone on Wednesday afternoons.
The call will come from a member of the Bay Treasure Chest team. If the winner cannot be reached within a couple of hours by phone, a follow-up email will be sent. Please make sure we have your current contact information.
If I win, will my name and photo be published?
Yes, by registering a number, you agree, should you win, to the publication of your name, stories, and image on our website and social media, in our weekly newsletter, and in The Masthead News.
If I win, how do I claim the prize?
To claim a prize, photo ID must be presented by the registrant, preferably in person.