Frequently Asked Questions

Starting Wednesday, October 1, tickets can be purchased online through the lottery website at www.brentwoodlottery.com. Online tickets can be purchased 24/7.

Tickets can be purchased in person from Monday to Friday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Lottery Ticket Sales Office on the Brentwood property at 2335 Dougall Avenue, Windsor, Ontario.

We will also be selling tickets at several locations around Windsor and Essex County.  Visit the lottery website and social media channel for the most up-to-date information about ticket sale locations and hours.

We will be selling tickets at several locations around Windsor and Essex County. Visit the lottery website and social media channel for the most up-to-date information about ticket sale locations and hours. Any new ticket sale location will be announced on the lottery website and social media channels.

No.  Tickets can only be purchased online through the lottery website or in person at Brentwood or our other sale locations.

No.  Tickets are generated by a random number generator.  There is no way to customize or select your own ticket numbers.

Participants must be at least 18 years of age. Due to lottery regulations, tickets cannot be ordered by a minor or put in the name of a minor.

The lottery includes 15 Early Bird Draws with Early Bird Draws of up to $25,000.

Early Bird Draw schedule:

• October 15 for $1,000 cash
• October 22 for $1,000 cash
• October 29 for $1,000 cash
• October 31 – 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Altitude or $58,308 cash
• November 5 for $2,500 cash
• November 12 for $2,500 cash
• November 19 for $2,500 cash
• November 21 – Apple Pro Package or $6,487 cash
• November 26 for $2,500 cash
• December 3 for $5,000 cash
• December 10 for $5,000 cash
• December 17 for $5,000 cash
• December 23 for $25,000 cash
• December 24 for $10,000 cash
• December 31 for $5,000 cash

The lottery also features 11 exciting Main Draw prizes including:

• $500 cash prize
• $1,000 cash prizes
• $2,500 cash prize
• $10,000 cash prizes
• $15,000 cash prize
• $25,000 cash prize
• Dream Vacation Package + $10,000 cash or $28,000 cash
• $50,000 cash prize
• Dream Toy Package – retail value $200,746 or $160,000 cash

There are even more ways to win with our bonus 50/50 draw. It’s a separate ticket purchase. Get in on the winning as last year’s winner took home over $111,000. This draw will be featured as part of the Main Draw on January 10, 2026.

Cash options are available for the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Altitude, Apple Pro Package, Dream Vacation Package and the Grand Prize Dream Toy Package.

No.  Although we pursue relationships with prize vendors to secure best pricing, all prizes are paid for.

Early Bird Draw schedule:

• Wednesday, October 15, 2025 – one draw for $1,000 cash
• Wednesday, October 22, 2025 – one draw for $1,000 cash.
• Wednesday, October 29, 2025 – one draw for $1,000 cash.
• Friday, October 31, 2025 – one draw for a 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Altitude or a cash payout in lieu of the prize for $58,308.
• Wednesday, November 5, 2025 – one draw for $2,500 cash.
• Wednesday, November 12, 2025 – one draw for $2,500 cash.
• Wednesday, November 19, 2025 – one draw for $2,500 cash.
• Friday, November 21, 2025 – one draw for an Apple Pro Tech Prize Package or a cash payout in lieu of the prize for $6,487.
• Wednesday, November 26, 2025 – one draw for $2,500 cash.
• Wednesday, December 3. 2025 – one draw for $5,000 cash.
• Wednesday, December 10, 2025 – one draw for $5,000 cash.
• Wednesday, December 17, 2025 – one draw for $5,000 cash.
• Tuesday, December 23, 2025 – one draw for $25,000 cash.
• Wednesday, December 24, 2025 – one draw for $10,000 cash.
• Wednesday, December 31, 2025 – one draw for $5,000 cash.

The lottery also features 11 exciting Main Draw prizes. The Main Draw will take place on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1 pm.

The 50/50 draw will take place during the Main Draw on January 10, 2026.

Winning numbers will be automatically generated by the electronic lottery platform using a random number generator.  Winners will be contacted by phone and names announced on the lottery website and social media channels.  Grand prize winners will be contacted by phone and names announced on the lottery website and social media channels.

A maximum of 99,000 tickets are available for the dream hope lottery.

The bonus 50/50 draw offers more chances to win. When buying a dream hope lottery ticket, there is the option to buy an additional ticket for the 50/50 draw. The 50/50 jackpot grows over the course of the lottery and the winner will receive 50% of the final jackpot. The 50/50 draw will take place during the Main Draw on January 10, 2026. Last year’s winner took home over $111,000.

Yes. Once a ticket is purchased, it is eligible for the next draw, and all draws after that. People are encouraged to buy early, before the October 15 Early Bird Draw, so they are eligible for the most draws possible.

Each draw also has a ticket deadline, which is usually the day before the draw at 11:59 pm. If you buy before the ticket deadline, you will be eligible for the next day’s draw, and the remaining draws.

The bonus 50/50 draw is a separate ticket purchase.

Anyone under the age of 18 is not permitted to purchase a ticket. Also, tickets cannot be in the name of a minor.

Tickets must be purchased in the province of Ontario.

Pursuant to AGCO Regulations the following individuals, including their immediate families living at the same residence are prohibited from purchasing a ticket and are not eligible to win. Brentwood Board of Directors, employees of Charity House (Windsor) o/a Brentwood Recovery Home, employees of Roth Mosey & Partners, LLP., employees of Raffle Nexus.

In the case of shared tickets or tickets given as a gift, it is the responsibility of the ticket holder to allocate the prize as necessary.  All transfer of prizes must happen independently of Brentwood and the lottery.  Brentwood is not responsible for any disputes arising from a failure or refusal to transfer winnings and prizes.  Brentwood will not mediate or negotiate any settlement should a conflict occur.  The primary ticket purchaser will be considered the winner.

Tickets must be purchased within the province of Ontario.

Tickets purchased through the lottery website will be issued immediately after the payment is received.  The purchaser will receive an email confirmation that contains their ticket numbers.

Tickets purchased in-person will be printed immediately after the payment is received.  If an email is provided, the purchaser will receive an email confirmation with a copy of their tickets.

Electronic lotteries and raffles are very much the trend in charitable lotteries.  Going electronic provides efficiencies and a reduction in the cost and resources required to operate the lottery.  Going electronic also allows the lottery and Brentwood mission to reach new and broader markets.

Going electronic gets tickets in the hands of purchasers faster too and offers more opportunities to enhance the purchase experience.

We recommend people receiving tickets via email check their junk or spam folder, as email confirmations sometimes end up in those folders.

For those that did not receive the email confirmation or misplace their tickets, we can resend the email confirmation that contains their purchased tickets.

Anyone who is experiencing problems with their tickets should email us at info@brentwoodlottery.com or call (519) 255-1002.

All proceeds from the dream hope lottery will help fund Brentwood programs and services.

No. As per Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) guidelines, a charity lottery ticket is not tax deductible. The CRA does not consider the purchase of a charity lottery ticket a donation.

For more information about the lottery or to report issues with tickets, please call (519) 255-1002 or email info@brentwoodlottery.com

The 50/50 draw provides more ways to win. People purchasing tickets to the dream hope lottery have the option to buy a ticket for the 50/50 draw. The 50/50 jackpot will grow over the course of the lottery and the winner will be selected as part of the grand prize draws on January 10, 2026. The winner of the 50/50 will receive 50% of the final total jackpot.

Tickets for the 50/50 add on are 3 for $5, 10 for $10, 50 for $20 and 200 for $50.

Tickets can be purchased online through the lottery website at www.brentwoodlottery.com. Online tickets can be purchased 24/7.

Tickets can also be purchased Monday to Friday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Lottery Ticket Office located on the Brentwood property at 2335 Dougall Avenue, Windsor, Ontario.

We will also be selling tickets at several locations around Windsor and Essex County. Visit the lottery website and social media channel for the most up-to-date information about ticket sale locations and hours.

We will be selling tickets at several locations around Windsor and Essex County. Visit the lottery website and social media channel for the most up-to-date information about ticket sale locations and hours. Any new ticket sale location will be announced on the lottery website and social media channels.

There is no limit on the number of tickets available for purchase for the 50/50.

Jackpot updates are available on the lottery website at www.brentwoodlottery.com.  People can scroll down to the 50/50 add on section of the page to see the jackpot ticker.

Yes. Our 50/50 raffle operates under a separate license number. Tickets can be purchased separately from our Dream Hope Lottery.

The 50/50 draw will take place as part of the dream hope lottery Main Draw on January 10, 2026.

The deadline to purchase tickets for the 50/50 is December 31 at 11:59 pm.

The winning number for the 50/50 draw will be automatically generated by the electronic lottery platform. Winners will be contacted by phone and names announced on the lottery website and social media channels.

For more information about the lottery or to report issues with tickets, please call (519) 255-1002 or email info@brentwoodlottery.com