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Burrard Inlet Marine Enhancement Society (BIMES)
The Big Return Lottery

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Rules of Play
The Big Return Lottery

  1. 1. Tickets

    Tickets may be sold and purchased only in British Columbia.

    Ticket purchasers must be 19 years of age or older.

  2. 2. Raffle

    BC Gaming Event Licence #176073

    1 for $10.00; 250 tickets
    4 for $20.00; 800 tickets
    20 for $50.00; 5000 tickets

  3. 3. 50/50

    BC Gaming Event Licence #176072

    1 for $10.00; 250 tickets
    4 for $20.00; 800 tickets
    20 for $50.00; 5000 tickets

    The 50/50 is a draw where the money received in ticket sales is divided evenly between the winner and the charity.

    Maximum 50/50 payout will be $9,500.00.

  4. 4. Important Dates & Draw Information

    50/50 Deadline
    50/50 ticket sales deadline: December 4, 2026 at 11:59:00 p.m. PST
    50/50 draw: December 6, 2026 at 12:00:00 p.m. PST

    Deadline
    Final ticket sales deadline: December 4, 2026 at 11:59:00 p.m. PST

    Draw
    Prize Raffle draw: December 6, 2026 at 12:00:00 p.m. PST
    50/50 draw: December 6, 2026 at 12:00:00 p.m. PST

    If for some reason, the draw cannot take place on the draw date listed, a substitute draw date and time will be selected. All ticket purchasers will be able to see the amended draw date and time information posted on the same website the ticket was purchased.

    Draw will be held at Mossom Creek Hatchery, 12 Mossom Creek Road, Port Moody, BC, V3H 5C5

    The winning ticket is drawn using Random Number Generator software (RNG). 

    All ticket holders are welcome to attend the draw.

    Winners will be posted online at https://mossomcreek.rafflenexus.com/winners on December 6, 2026.

  5. 5. Winner

    Winner will be contacted by phone by the Burrard Inlet Marine Enhancement Society (BIMES).

    Winners consent to release of their names by licensee.

    If a winning ticket bears a minor's name, the prize will be lawfully delivered to the minor's parent, legal guardian or trustee.

    No tickets will be purchased by the Board of Directors of the Burrard Inlet Marine Enhancement Society (BIMES) or employees involved with the conduct and management of the ticket raffle.

  6. 6. Privacy

    Burrard Inlet Marine Enhancement Society (BIMES) does not sell, rent or exchange any personal information collected from our supporters with any other organization or entity.

  7. 7. Complaints

    Any complaints can be directed to the raffle administrators by emailing: lottery@mossomcreek.org. Administrators will review the complaint and take action if necessary.

  8. 8. Delay in Draw

    Should a delay occur in the draw time on draw day, every effort will be made to make the draw as soon as possible. Should an alternate day need to be announced, after approval by BC Gaming, all ticket purchasers will be notified via email.

  9. 9. Other

    Please email our team at lottery@mossomcreek.org should you require a refund for any ticket purchases or would like to issue a complaint, and we would be happy to assist you.

Cause

Net proceeds from the prize raffle and 50/50 draw will support the Burrard Inlet Marine Enhancement Society's salmon enhancement, watershed stewardship, and environmental education programs at the Mossom Creek Hatchery and Education Centre in Port Moody.

Funds will go toward the direct costs of delivering these programs, including hands-on environmental education for K-12 students and community groups in the Mossom Creek watershed.

Important dates

Deadline: Friday, December 4, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Draws date: Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

Deadline: Friday, December 4, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Draw date: Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

Ticket packs

Prize Raffle tickets are:
Single Ticket for $10,
4-Ticket Pack for $20,
20-Ticket Pack for $50.

50/50 tickets are:
Single Ticket for $10,
4-Ticket Pack for $20,
20-Ticket Pack for $50.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How many tickets are available for sale?
    Prize Raffle: There are 6,050 tickets available for sale.
    50/50: There are 6,050 tickets available for sale.
  2. How much do tickets cost?
    Prize Raffle: Single Ticket for $10, 4-Ticket Pack for $20, 20-Ticket Pack for $50,
    50/50: Single Ticket for $10, 4-Ticket Pack for $20, 20-Ticket Pack for $50,
  3. Can I request a specific ticket number?
    No. Ticket numbers are computer-generated in ascending order starting at a pre-determined number.
  4. When are the deadlines for ticket sales?
    50/50: Friday, December 4, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
    Final Sales Deadline: Friday, December 4, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
  5. What are the odds of winning?
    Prize Raffle: Chances are 1 in 6,050 (total tickets for sale) to win a prize. Actual odds depend on number of tickets sold.
    50/50: Chances are 1 in 6,050 (total tickets for sale) to win a prize. Actual odds depend on number of tickets sold.

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Actual odds depend on # of tickets sold.
BC Gaming Event Licence #176073
Actual odds depend on # of tickets sold.
BC Gaming Event Licence #176072
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