EMPLOYEE LOTTERY PAYROLL 50/50 FAQ

How do I sign up for the Payroll 50/50?

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You can sign up with your company payroll department. 

If you would like help with the sign-up process, please phone/email Jason Robins at (204-725-7190) email at: jason@vhproperties.ca or Robbie Zetariuk at (204-570-1100) email at: robbie@bwkfoundation.ca and we would be happy to walk you through signing up.

 

What are the ticket price options to participate?

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Ticket prices (bi-weekly): 

• 3 tickets for $10

• 10 tickets for $20

• 50 tickets for $40​

 

I have already enrolled in the Payroll 50/50. Do I have to enroll every time registration opens?

 

No, you do not need to continuously enroll! Once enrolled you are in the program until you cancel your participation.

 

How do I opt out?

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To cancel your participation in the Payroll 50/50 going forward, you must cancel with your payroll administrator at least two weeks prior to the draw date. You can cancel at any time.

 

How can I change my existing order?

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Contact your company payroll to change existing order.

 

How and when are winners selected?

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Draws will be done through the service provider, Ascend, using a random number generator, approved by LGCA. One winner will be drawn on the Friday, following paydays, at 12:00 pm, in the office of the Brandon Wheat King Foundation. (J & G Office)

 

What are the sign up dates?

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Enrollment is offered at any time. 

Processing Time: Forms must be received by the payroll/foundation office at a minimum of 14 days prior for deduction to take effect. 

 

Upcoming draw date:

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One winner will be drawn every second Friday at 12:00 p.m. beginning July 17th, 2026, at 2404 Park Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba.

 

How will I know if I’ve won?

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Winners will be posted on BWK Foundation website and the BWK Foundation will contact you via email.  https://www.bwkfoundation.ca/50-50-payroll-draw

 

Who is eligible?

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The Brandon Wheat King Foundation Employee Lottery is currently available to the following companies: J & G Group of Companies, Vionell Holdings, and Rotary Villas. 

 

I just enrolled in the Payroll 50/50. When am I eligible to win?

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Payroll will add employee payroll subscribers weekly to Ascend.  Employees will participate in ‘next’ draw date based on completed subscription and payroll deduction schedule.  Draw schedule available to view on BWK Foundation Website.

 

How big will the prize pot be?

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The jackpot will be a minimum of $1000.  Pot size will be based on # of tickets purchased. Winner takes half. Please note that the jackpot will fluctuate with number of enrollments and cancellations.

 

I signed up for my company BWKF Payroll 50/50—why is my subscription still listed as ‘pending’?

Your subscription for the Brandon Wheat King Foundation Employee Lottery will remain pending until the enrollment period closes.

 

What happens if I quit and am no longer an employee, but want to continue to participate?

 

Unfortunately, you may only participate in the Brandon Wheat King Foundation Employee Lottery if you are a current employee with participating companies.  Please contact the BWK Foundation ED Robbie Zetariuk at Robbie@bwkfoundation.ca

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Do I receive a charitable receipt?

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No, there are no tax receipts issued, and the ticket is not tax deductible.

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Where do proceeds go?

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Proceeds support both the Brandon Wheat Kings Foundation scholastic and youth athletic programs for Brandon and surrounding communities. 

Since 1997, the Brandon Wheat Kings Foundation has stood as a proud extension of one of Western Canada’s most iconic hockey teams. What began as a way to support players has evolved into a community-driven organization that empowers youth through the transformative power of sport and education.

We’re more than a fundraising arm, we’re a mission in motion.  For additional BWK Foundation information click here

 

If I win, does my name have to be publicized?

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Yes, per Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba, our governing body, it is a requirement to identify the winner.

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Can I win the 50/50 draw again if I have already won?

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Yes, it is possible to win every two weeks multiple times since draws are done on new tickets through the Payroll 50/50 lottery service provider, Funding Change, using a random LGCA-approved number generator. While the same ticket number cannot win multiple times, the same person can win multiple times.
 

How do I check if I am a current employee of listed companies?

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Look for the employer name on your remuneration statement.

If you have any further questions, don’t hesitate to email Robbie Zetariuk at: robbie@bwkfoundation.ca or call 204-570-1100 and we would be happy to help.

 

For more information on our privacy policy, please view below. Lottery Licence No. LGCA 4404-RF-51443

Brandon Wheat Kings Foundation