RMH Foundation is a Split-The-Pot Lottery Partner
The Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation is thrilled to have been invited to take part in the Ontario Multi-Hospital Split-the-Pot Lottery! This online lottery is operated by Ascend Fundraising Solutions and hosted (licensed) by the Grand River Hospital Foundation.
The Split-the-Pot Lottery includes hospital foundations from across Ontario. As people purchase tickets on Ascend’s online platform, they may choose which hospital foundation they would like to support should they win the 50/50 draw, or they may choose to have the winnings split between all of the hospital foundations.
There will be four lottery campaigns in 2024. Ticket sales for the first campaign will begin February 8, 2024.
The Split the Pot lottery is a spin on a traditional 50/50, whereby the 50% prize is awarded to multiple winners instead of just one.
- One winner takes home 60% of the jackpot
- Two winners split 20% of the jackpot
- Ten winners split 20% of the jackpot
There are also FIVE Early Bird Draws with 26 opportunities to win!
Split the Pot, win a LOT!
Funds received through the Lottery will support the highest priority needs at the Ross, including life-saving technology, bedside medical equipment and critical capital projects. The Foundation incurs no cost and little time commitment to be involved in this lottery.
Split the Pot FAQ’s
How do you Play?
- Select the ticket or ticket packages you wish to purchase.
- To support RMH, select “Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation” in the dropdown menu of participating hospital foundations during check out, or select “All participating hospitals”.
- Once you have successfully completed your purchase you will receive an email with your lottery numbers.
- If you purchase your tickets before the first Early Bird Deadline, you will be entered into all five Early Bird Draws and the Grand Prize Draws. It is possible for the same number to win multiple prizes.
- All tickets purchased after the listed Early Bird entry deadlines will be entered into the remaining Early Bird Draws and the Grand Prize Draws.
How do I select the Hospital I want to Support?
- If you clicked from an email to get to the website, the Hospital you have previously supported will automatically be selected at check out. If you want to support another Hospital or all participating hospitals, please visit the website directly at splitthepot.ca
- If a hospital is not pre-selected in the checkout, you can select which hospital you’d like to support.
- When the “All Participating Hospitals” option is selected, 50% of your ticket purchase will be divided amongst all participating Hospital Partners.
Where can I buy tickets?
- You can buy tickets online at splitthepot.ca
How is the jackpot split?
There are a total of 13 grand prize winners. The jackpot is split as follows:
- 60% of the jackpot to one (1) winner
- 20% of the jackpot split between two (2) winners
- 20% of the jackpot split between ten (10) winners
How is the 50% of funds split between Ontario hospitals?
- 100% of net proceeds of your ticket sale goes to the hospital partner you select in the checkout.
- The ticket sales from “All Participating Hospitals” selection is split among the 21 Hospital Partners.
How many tickets are being sold?
- There are unlimited tickets sold in Split the Pot Lottery
Who is eligible to buy tickets?
- Participants must be at least 18 years of age. Tickets cannot be ordered in the name of a minor.
- The lottery is intended for Ontario residents only. Ticket buyers must physically be in the province of Ontario at the time of purchase.
- Participating Ontario Hospital staff and volunteers
What methods of payment do you accept?
- We currently accept Visa and MasterCard. We do not accept cash, checks, money order or PayPal at this time.
I am being blocked from purchasing. What do I do?
- To purchase tickets online, our website is required to know your location as per AGCO policy. You must be located in the Province of Ontario at the time of purchase. Please ensure you allow your browser to access your location for the highest accuracy. If you’re close to the border and you’re being blocked, please try purchasing via your mobile phone or using data instead of Wi-Fi.
Is my ticket purchase tax deductible?
- No, lottery tickets are not tax deductible in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency policies.
What are the odds of winning?
- The odds of winning depend on the number of tickets sold. All inquiries, if any, on the odds of winning are to be made to the licensee prior to the purchase of tickets.
How do you generate the ticket numbers?
- Your raffle ticket numbers are generated via an automated process upon completion of your order. Once your order has been processed, you will receive an email confirmation containing a summary of your order and your raffle ticket numbers. No specific numbers can be given as numbers are generated randomly.
When will I receive my ticket numbers?
- Once your order has been processed you will receive an email receipt containing a summary of your order and your raffle ticket numbers. Please allow up to 12 hours for the email to be sent.
What if I did not receive an email with my numbers?
- If you have not received an email with your numbers, first please check your junk mail and spam folders. Tickets are delivered as “Split the Pot Tickets” from noreply@ascendfs.com. It is recommended to whitelist this address with your email provider. If you’ve checked your spam and junk folders and still did not receive your tickets, please email us at support@splitthepot.ca with the following information:
- The name the tickets were purchased under
- The email addresses used to purchase the tickets
- Date of purchase
How do you select the winner?
- Winners are selected from the pool of purchased ticket numbers via an AGCO approved, AscendFS Random Number Generator.
Do I have to be present at the time of the draw to win?
- No. All winners will be notified via email and phone shortly after the draw.
What should I do if I believe I have a winning raffle ticket?
- Check back to see if the winner for each listed draw has been selected. If you believe you have the winning number, please contact support@splitthepot.ca
How long do I have to claim my prize?
- All prizes must be claimed within six (6) months of the draw. All unclaimed prizes will be subject to AGCO unclaimed prize policy.
I have additional questions, who can I contact?
- Please email support@splitthepot.ca
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Split The Pot Lottery Rules Of Play
Draw & Prizing Details
Tickets are 10 for $10, 40 for $20, 160 for $40, or 400 for $60. The total tickets available in the draw will be unlimited. Ticket sales start February 8, 2024.
Early Bird Details
- There will be six (6) winners of $1,000 each – the deadline of eligibility is midnight February 15, 2024. The Early Bird prizes will be drawn at approximately 1:00 pm on February 16, 2024, with winners being announced on February 19, 2024.
- There will be five (5) winners of $1,000 each – the deadline of eligibility is midnight February 22, 2024. The Early Bird prizes will be drawn at approximately 1:00 pm on February 23, 2024, with winners being announced on February 26, 2024.
- There will be five (5) winners of $1,000 each – the deadline of eligibility is midnight February 29, 2024. The Early Bird prizes will be drawn at approximately 1:00 pm on March 1, 2024, with winners being announced on March 4, 2024.
- There will be five (5) winners of $2,000 each – the deadline of eligibility is midnight March 7, 2024. The Early Bird prizes will be drawn at approximately 1:00 pm on March 8, 2024, with winners being announced on March 11, 2024.
- There will be five (5) winners of $10,000 each – the deadline of eligibility is midnight March 14, 2024. The Early Bird prizes will be drawn at approximately 1:00 pm on March 15, 2024, with winners being announced on March 18, 2024.
- It is possible for the same ticket number to win on the Early Bird prizes and the Grand Prizes.
Grand Prize Details
- The Grand Prize deadline of eligibility is midnight March 21, 2024
- The Grand Prize winners will be drawn at approximately 1:00 pm, on March 22, 2024, with winners being announced on March 25, 2024
- The Grand Prize winners will be awarded as follows:
- 60% of the jackpot to one (1) winner
- 20% of the jackpot split between two (2) winners
- 20% of the jackpot split between ten (10) winners
- The jackpot is guaranteed at $500,000.
Ticket Guidelines
Tickets will be available online at splitthepot.ca.
All inquiries, if any, regarding the “Chances of Winning” are to be made to the licensee prior to the purchase of tickets. Chances of winning depend on number of tickets sold.
All purchasers must be at least 18 years of age and be within the province of Ontario at the time of Purchase.
Tickets will be issued using an electronic raffle system supplied by Ascend Fundraising Solutions. After buying, purchasers will receive a confirmation email with their registered ticket numbers from a Random Selection System. No specific numbers can be given as numbers are generated randomly.
Tickets are non-refundable once draws commence and are not eligible for tax receipts. Ticket purchases are not tax deductible. Prizes are tax-exempt.
Prizes will be awarded to the primary ticket holder (the first name that appears on the ticket). In the event of a group win, in trust win or any win involving multiple individuals, any transfer of prizes must happen independently of Grand River Hospital Foundation, the licensee.
The winning ticket number will be selected by a Random Number Generation (RNG) system from all raffle numbers sold for the draw.
A representative of Grand River Hospital Foundation, the licensee, will contact the grand prize winners by phone and/or email.
All ticket holders have the right to witness the draw.
The winners will be posted on the splitthepot.ca website, on social media, and e-news.
The Grand Prize winner must provide his/her name, address, and phone number with picture identification for validation and send it to support@splitthepot.ca
If the winner cannot provide photo ID, then the winning proceeds will be held until such identification can be provided. All prizes will be delivered to the winner or sent via registered trackable mail service should in person pick up not be an option.
The winning ticket holder has 6 months to claim their prize from the date of the draw. Unclaimed prizes will be reported, and a charitable allocation will be approved by AGCO.
Regulations prohibit the following persons and their immediate families residing in the same household from purchasing a ticket and being eligible to win: Raffle Administrators, Foundation staff and board of directors of Grand River Hospital Foundation, and members of licensed gaming suppliers providing services to Split the Pot Lottery.
Winners consent to the release of their name and photograph by licensee for publicity purposes. This event is administered by the Grand River Hospital Foundation and this information is protected and governed by the privacy policies of the Grand River Hospital Foundation. Any personal information that you provide is collected for the purpose of fulfilling this Lottery and promoting future Split the Pot lotteries. The Foundation does not rent, sell, or trade our mailing lists. For our full privacy statement visit grhf.ca/policies/privacy-policy.
For all inquiries on the lottery please contact support@splitthepot.ca
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