Frequently Asked Questions

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Ticket Information

Total tickets available: 49,500
Ticket prices are: 1 for $30, 3 for $70, 5 for $100, 10 for $150 and 20 for $200
Tickets: 1 name only; same name on all tickets
Must be 18 years old to purchase a ticket.
No Refunds
Tickets for Dream Cottage Lottery are sold only in New Brunswick.
All tickets will be controlled by the licensee and are only available in-person, phone, and internet.
Purchasers are not required to purchase a 50/50 Dream Draw Lottery ticket to be eligible to purchase a Big Brothers Big Sisters /Boys & Girls Club Dream Cottage Lottery ticket

2023 Ticket Deadline and Draw Dates

Early Bird #1 Sales Deadline: Midnight, April 30, 2023
Early Bird #1 Draw Date: May 4, 2023

Early Bird #2 Ticket Sales Deadline: Midnight, May 13, 2023
Early Bird #2 Draw Date: May 18, 2023

Grand Prize #1 Ticket Sales Deadline: Midnight, June 10, 2023
Grand Prize #1 Draw Date: June 15, 2023

Draw Order

Only tickets purchased before the Early Bird #1 deadline of midnight, April 30, 2023 are eligible for the Early Bird #1 Prize. The Early Bird #1 Prize draws will commence at approx. 12:00pm on May 4, 2023 and the winner will be announced following the draw.

Only tickets purchased before the Early Bird #2 deadline of midnight, May 13, 2023 are eligible for the Early Bird #2 Prize. The Early Bird Prize #2 draw will commence at approx. 12:00pm on May 18, 2023 and the winner will be announced following the draw.

Only tickets purchased before the Grand Prize Draw deadline of midnight, June 10, 2023 are eligible for the Grand Prize. The Grand Prize draw will commence at approx. 12:00pm on June 15, 2023 and the winner will be announced following the draw.

Draw Process

All draws will be conducted in the following manner: Two executive members of the Board of Directors of the Big Brothers Big Sisters/Boys & Girls Club Miramichi and one member of the public will be present to witness.

Prize draws follow a strict set of procedures, with draw control oversight by Stride Management Corp. and under licensing approval by the licensing body.

All prize draws will be completed using a Random Number Generator (RNG), designed and built by Stride Management Corp.

All winning tickets will be eligible for all subsequent draws.

All draws will take place at the Big Brothers Big Sisters /Boys & Girls Club office (115 Maher St Miramichi NB).

All draws are open to any member of the public wishing to attend.

Prizes

Total retail value of all prizes (before taxes) is $206,000.

Prizes are not transferable and must be accepted as awarded: no cash substitutes except where specified.

Early Bird #1 – 25 prizes of $1000 in Grocery Gift Cards
Early Bird #2 - 2023 OUTLANDER MAX XT or $15,000 cash.
Grand Prize Draw - is a fully furnished Dream Cottage valued at $190,000. or a $100,000. Cash prize in lieu, and the decision on accepting the Cottage or Cash must be made within 48 hours from the Draw. Failure to make decision within 48 hours triggers cash option at the sole discretion of Miramichi Big Brothers Big Sisters/Boys & Girls Club.
Conditions of accepting the Dream Cottage
- Transfer of ownership to Winner occurs on the day the Cottage is moved from the display lot.
- Dream Cottage must be moved from the display lot within 60 days from their decision on keeping the Dream Cottage.
- Winner must have insurance in place on moving day immediately prior to loading the Cottage for moving. Moving costs are the responsibility of the winner
- Winner is not allowed to advertise the Dream Cottage for sale or sell from display site.

- Not included with Dream Cottage: décor accessories, window coverings.

Winners consent to the use of their name and photograph for publicity purposes.

Winners will be posted on the website of Big Brothers Big Sisters/Boys & Girls Club Miramichi www.WinDreamCottage.com and the Club social media platforms.

If the winner has not been located within 90 days of the draw, after publicly advertising this fact, said prizes will be allocated for use by Miramichi Big Brothers Big Sisters/Boys & Girls Club.

Eligibility

Members of the Board of Directors and paid staff of Miramichi Big Brothers Big Sisters/Boys & Girls Club, and employees of Stride Management Corp. are not permitted to purchase Dream Cottage Lottery Tickets.

Purchasers are not required to purchase a 50/50 Dream Draw Lottery ticket to be eligible to purchase a Big Brothers Big Sisters /Boys & Girls Club Dream Cottage Lottery ticket

Privacy

Both the Big Brothers Big Sisters/Boys & Girls Club Miramichi and Stride Management Corp. respect your privacy. We do not rent, sell or trade our mailing lists. The personal information collected by the Big Brothers Big Sisters/Boys & Girls Club Miramichi will be used to process ticket orders and to contact you regarding ongoing and future lotteries, and agency events and information.

Lottery License:

Dream Cottage Lottery: 0235392 164 006

Dream Draw 50/50 Lottery: 0235392 164 007

March 20, 2022

How can tickets be purchased?

What methods of payment are accepted?

What are the ticket prices?

How many Dream Cottage Lottery tickets are available in total?

How long will it take to receive the ticket?

How and when will the winners be notified of what they have won?

What are the prizes to be won?

Early Bird # 1
25 Prizes of $1,000 Grocery Gift Cards on May 4, 2023

Early Bird Draw # 2
2023 OUTLANDER MAX XT or $15,000 cash on May 18, 2023

Grand Prize

Grand Prize #1 - The Dream Cottage valued at $190,000.
This two-bedroom Cottage is built for year-round living. Built modular so it moves to your perfect spot. Fully furnished with five appliances. Cash prize in lieu of the Cottage: $100,000.

Can we visit the Dream Cottage?

How many years has this lottery been active?

What is the total retail value of all prizes?

What is the Dream Cottage lottery license number?

Is the ticket price tax deductible / do you get a tax receipt?

Who cannot purchase tickets?

Can tickets be put in the name of a corporation or business?

Can I choose a specific ticket number?

How many names can be put on a ticket?

What happens if I lose my ticket or I can't find it?

You do not need your ticket to claim your prize. We have all the necessary information to verify the winner. Your name, address & phone number is recorded in the database along with your ticket number. If you have the winning ticket number, you will be contacted by phone. If we cannot speak to you in person, you will receive your prize letter to claim your prize. Photo identification is required to claim your prize.

When and How are the Draws held?

Early Bird #1 Sales Deadline: Midnight, April 30, 2023
Early Bird #1 Draw Date: May 4, 2023

Early Bird #2 Ticket Sales Deadline: Midnight, May 13, 2023
Early Bird #2 Draw Date: May 18, 2023

Grand Prize #1 Ticket Sales Deadline: Midnight, June 10, 2023
Grand Prize #1 Draw Date: June 15, 2023

Draw Order

Only tickets purchased before the Early Bird #1 prizes deadline of midnight, April 30, 2023 are eligible for the Early Bird #1 Prizes. The Early Bird Prize draws will commence at approx. 12:00pm on May 4, 2023 and the winner will be announced following the draw.

Only tickets purchased before the Early Bird # 2 deadline of midnight, May 13, 2023 are eligible for the Early Bird Prize #2. The Early Bird Prize draw will commence at approx. 12:00pm on May 18, 2023 and the winner will be announced following the draw.

Only tickets purchased before the Grand Prize Draw deadline of midnight, June 10, 2023 are eligible for the Grand Prize . The Grand Prize draw will commence at approx. 12:00pm on June 15, 2023 and the winner will be announced following the draw.