TICKETS
What are the MAIN ticket prices?
- 1 ticket for $30
- 4 tickets for $75
- 10 tickets for $150
- 25 tickets for $300
- 50 tickets for $450
What are the LUCKY STARS 50/50 ticket prices?
- 1 ticket for $10
- 5 tickets for $25
- 15 tickets for $50
- 30 tickets for $75
- 50 tickets for $100
What are the Million STARS Daily Cash ticket prices?
- 1 ticket for $10
- 5 tickets for $25
- 15 tickets for $50
- 30 tickets for $75
- 50 tickets for $100
How can I purchase tickets?
- By phone from anywhere in Alberta – toll-free 1-855-STARS-68 (1-855-782-7768) between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m., seven days a week
- Online at starslottery.ca
- By email inquiries@starslotteryalberta.ca
- By mail (enclose your cheque or money order along with the official ticket request form) to:
STARS LOTTERY AB 2024
PO Box 700, Station M
Calgary, AB T2P 4Y3
- In-person at the following locations:
- STARS Calgary base | 1441 Aviation Park NE | 403-295-1811
- Open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- STARS Edmonton base – Suite 100, 1519 – 35 Ave. E., Edmonton International Airport | 780-890-3131
- Open Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- STARS Grande Prairie base – 10911 123 St. | 780-830-7000
Open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
What methods of payment can I use?
VISA/VISA Debit and MasterCard/MasterCard Debit. Direct debit is available at STARS base locations. No cash.
How long does it take to receive my ticket in the mail?
If you requested a printed ticket, please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.
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 have it by email within 24 hours, you can email inquiries@starslotteryalberta.ca. Please check your email Junk folder. If you choose an e-ticket you will not receive a printed ticket by mail.
How many total ticket packages are for sale in the Main lottery?
170,000
How many total ticket packages are for sale in the Lucky STARS 50/50 Lottery?
162,000
How many total ticket packages are for sale in the Million STARS Daily Cash Lottery?
100,000
What is the mailing address to purchase tickets?
STARS LOTTERY AB 2024
PO Box 700 Station M, Calgary, AB T2P 4Y3
How many names can be put on a ticket?
A maximum of two names can be placed on a ticket order. For group orders, it is the responsibility of the group to keep a record of who is involved in the purchase. STARS and STARS LOTTERY management will not be responsible for any conflict between group purchases. In the event of a winning ticket stub having more than one name, the prize letter will be sent to the first name on the ticket confirmation stub.
Is there an age restriction on purchasing tickets?
Yes. Ticket purchasers must be 18 years of age or older.
If I am not a resident of Alberta can I still purchase a ticket?
Yes, however you must be in Alberta at time of purchase.
Is my purchase tax deductible / do I get a tax receipt?
No, there is no tax receipt issued, as Canada Revenue Agency deems the purchase of a raffle (lottery) ticket is not a donation. All lottery winnings are tax-free.
Are lottery winnings taxable?
Lottery winnings are considered a windfall and not taxable in Canada. For details regarding the sale of grand prize show homes, please seek professional counsel. The only tax the winner is responsible for is the property tax from the day of possession.
Can a ticket be refunded?
Yes. However, if any ticket purchased has been entered in any draw, no refund can be issued after the draw has taken place.
Who is prohibited from purchasing tickets?
Contest rules prohibit the following people from purchasing tickets:
- STARS board members and senior executive
- Stride Management Corp. staff and their Immediate family members
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, Lucky STARS 50/50 and Million STARS Daily Cash 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.
DEADLINES AND DRAW DATES
Where will the draws take place?
ALL draws will take place at the offices of Stride Management Corp., 3950 – 12 Street NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8H9. Any persons wishing to view any of the draws may do so at the above location on the draw date(s).
What are the ticket purchase deadlines and draw dates?
LOYALTY DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. Jan. 17, 2024
LOYALTY DRAW: 10:00 a.m. Jan. 30, 2024
BONUS DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. Feb. 8, 2024
BONUS DRAW: 10:00 a.m. Feb. 21, 2024
EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. Feb. 29, 2024
EARLY BIRD DRAW: 10:00 a.m. Mar. 12, 2024
FINAL DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. Mar. 21, 2024
FINAL DRAW: 10:00 a.m. Mar. 28, 2024
LUCKY STARS 50/50
FINAL DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. Mar. 21, 2024
FINAL DRAW: 10:00 a.m. Mar. 28, 2024
MILLION STARS DAILY CASH
LOYALTY DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. Jan. 17, 2024
LOYALTY DRAW: 10:00 a.m. Jan. 30, 2024
BONUS DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. Feb. 8, 2024
BONUS DRAW: 10:00 a.m. Feb. 21, 2024
EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. Feb 29, 2024
EARLY BIRD DRAW: 10:00 a.m. Mar. 12, 2024
FINAL DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. Mar. 21, 2024
FINAL DRAW: 10:00 a.m. Mar. 28, 2024
PRIZES
How many prizes can be won in the Main lottery?
2,105 total prizes will be awarded.
What is the total retail value of the prizes in the Main lottery?
$4,871,547.34
How are prize values determined?
Prize values shown are approximate retail values as of the date contracts were negotiated with suppliers. Due to housing market fluctuations, the market value of the real estate prizes may rise or diminish over time. Winners or STARS are not entitled to the difference, if any, between the stated and actual market value at the time the prize is awarded. Prize values include all applicable taxes.
What are the Main lottery Grand prizes?
There are three stunning Grand prize show homes:
- 1 furnished home in Calgary valued at $1,179,000
- 1 furnished home in Edmonton valued at $960,000
- 1 furnished home in Lethbridge valued at $960,000
What are the Main lottery Loyalty prizes?
There are 101 Loyalty prizes:
- 2024 Porsche Macan OR $80,000 cash
- 100 draws for STARS LOTTERY ticket packages (10 for $150)
What is the Main lottery Bonus prize?
2023 Winnebago Travato 59K RV OR $180,000 cash
What is the Main lottery Early Bird prize?
Sky’s the Limit $500,000 cash prize.
What are the other prizes?
The remainder of the prizes comprise:
- 4 thrilling vehicles
- 4 dream vacations
- 200 luggage prizes
- 6 adventure prizes
- 200 jewelry prizes
- 555 outdoor prizes
- 840 home prizes
- 190 electronic prizes
What is the LUCKY STARS 50/50 prize?
The cash value of the Lucky STARS 50/50 is 50% of total ticket sales, to a maximum payout of $4.0 million.
Do I have to purchase a ticket for STARS LOTTERY Main lottery to purchase a ticket for the Lucky STARS 50/50 lottery or Million STARS Daily Cash lottery?
No, you can buy Lucky STARS 50/50 tickets or Million STARS Daily Cash tickets without purchasing a ticket for the STARS LOTTERY Main lottery.
Does STARS LOTTERY, Lucky STARS 50/50 or Million STARS Daily Cash 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
1-888-495-8501 to report the fraud attempt.
What are the Million STARS Daily Cash prizes?
There are 40 cash prizes of $25,000 each.
- To qualify for Million STARS Daily Cash prizes 1 & 2, tickets must be purchased by the Loyalty Deadline (11:59 p.m., Jan. 17, 2024).
- To qualify for Million STARS Daily Cash prizes 3 & 4, tickets must be purchased by the Bonus Deadline (11:59 p.m., Feb. 8, 2024).
- To qualify for Million STARS Daily Cash prizes 5 & 6, tickets must be purchased by the Early Bird Deadline (11:59 p.m., Feb. 29, 2024).
- To qualify for the remaining 34 Million STARS Daily Cash prizes, tickets must be purchased by the Final Deadline (11:59 p.m., Mar. 21, 2024).
All winners will be posted on the STARS website on the day their name has been drawn. Winners will also be contacted by STARS personnel to confirm their win once posted.
WINNERS
How and when will the winners’ names be available?
A full list of Main lottery and Lucky STARS 50/50 winners will be posted on the STARS LOTTERY website (starslottery.ca) within five days after each applicable draw.
Two Million STARS Daily Cash winners will be posted within five days of each of the Loyalty, Bonus, and Early Bird draws, and the remaining 34 winners will be posted daily from March 28 to April 30, 2024.
How will winners be notified?
A STARS representative will attempt to contact major prize winners (Loyalty, Bonus, Early Bird, Lucky STARS 50/50, Million STARS Daily Cash, Grand prize show homes and four vehicle prizes) by phone. All winners will be notified in writing by mail. If a winner cannot be notified after a period of six months from the draw date, their prize will be donated to a charitable beneficiary approved by Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis.
Are ticket purchasers eligible for all Main lottery prizes?
Ticket purchasers are eligible for all 2,105 prizes for the Main lottery, provided their purchase was completed before the applicable draw deadline.
Are ticket purchasers eligible for all Million STARS Daily Cash Lottery prizes?
Ticket purchasers are eligible for all 40 prizes for the Million STARS Daily Cash lottery provided their purchase was completed before the applicable draw deadline.
How are the draws conducted?
The lottery draws will be conducted using an RNG (Random Number Generator) system. The winning lottery draw ticket numbers shall be determined from the pool of sold lottery ticket numbers.
Do prizes have to be accepted “as is”?
Prizes must be accepted as awarded. There will be no cash or “in lieu of” option, with the exception of the Bonus prize, the four “choose your vehicle” prizes, and the four Custom Travel vacation packages. Restrictions may apply. Please call us at 403-508-7313 with any questions.
Lottery prizes are tax-free, and winners are not obligated to live in the Grand prize show homes.
What is the STARS LOTTERY Main lottery licence number?
AGLC Licence # 665859
What is the Lucky STARS 50/50 lottery licence number?
AGLC Licence # 665861
What is the Million STARS Daily Cash lottery licence number?
AGLC Licence # 665862
DREAM HOME INFORMATION
What hours are the Grand prize show homes open?
All show homes are open for viewing from Jan. 19 to Mar. 17, 2024:
- Friday 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Calgary home 137 Wolf Hollow Villas SE
Edmonton home 6020 Naden Landing
Lethbridge home 865 Devonia Circle W
LOTTERY MANAGEMENT
Who is the STARS LOTTERY project manager?
Stride Management Corp., 3950 – 12 Street NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8H9, 403-508-7313
Brenda Delaney, Project Coordinator: Email: inquiries@starslotteryalberta.ca
Who provides operational support for STARS LOTTERY?
Stride Management Corp., 3950 – 12 Street NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8H9 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.
OTHER
How many years has the STARS Lottery been operating?
2024 marks the 31st year of STARS’ annual lottery.
How will the proceeds from the STARS Lottery be used?
Proceeds from STARS LOTTERY assist STARS directly with the daily operating costs of providing critical care to patients in need from its three bases in Alberta: Calgary, Edmonton and Grande Prairie. It costs approximately $10 million annually to operate each base.
If I want to donate to STARS or have questions about STARS, where can I get more information?
- Call:
STARS Calgary base: 403-295-1811
STARS Edmonton base: 780-890-3131
STARS Grande Prairie base: 780-830-7000
- Mail: STARS Head Office, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Box 570, Calgary, AB T2E 8M7
- Email: info@stars.ca
Where can I get more information about STARS’ calendar campaign?
Phone: 403-216-1040 or 1-877-778-8288
Mail: STARS Head Office, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Box 570, Calgary AB T2E 8M7
Email: calendar@stars.ca
Where can I get more information about STARS’ direct mail program?
Phone: 1-855-516-4848
Mail: STARS Donations, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Box 570, Calgary, AB T2E 8M7
Email: donations@stars.ca
Who should be contacted for further information about STARS LOTTERY?
For further information, contact Brenda Delaney, Stride Management Corp.:
Calgary & area: 403-508-7313
Outside Calgary: 1-855-782-7768