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* Must be 19 years of age or older. ** At locations with a Lotto terminal. Subject to cash availability.*** Winning tickets submitted at OLG Slots and Casinos will be couriered to the
OLG Prize Centre for processing. At select locations only.
WHERE TO CLAIM PRIZESThe value of the prize determines your options for claiming.
WINNING AMOUNT
AT RETAIL
BY MAIL
*SELECT OLGSLOTS & CASINOS
OLGPRIZECENTRE
Up to $50
Over $50 to under $1,000
***$1,000 to under $10,000
***$10,000 to $250,000
Over $250,000
Prizes other than cash
For claim options regarding prizes other than cash (merchandise, trips, tickets to sporting events or other prizes), please call the OLG Support Centre
at 1-800-387-0098.
**
MAILING ADDRESS: FOR CLAIMS UNDER $10,000• Review “BY MAIL” instructions
in this brochure for details.• Sender bears risk of loss.
OLG Mail-In Prize CentreP.O. Box 130
31 Adelaide Street EastToronto, ON M5C 2J1
†Services on weekdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturday will be limited to prize claims under $10,000 for INSTANT wins and under $15 Million for Lotto and Sports wins. Visit OLG.ca or call the OLG Support Centre at 1-800-387-0098 for further details.
The information contained in this brochure was valid at the time of printing. For updates or further details, please visit our website or contact the OLG Support Centre. Ce document est aussi disponible en français en composant le 1-800-387-0098.
ISBN 978-1-4606-1800-4 (Print) ISBN 978-1-4606-1801-1 (PDF)
The sale of Lottery tickets to persons under 18 years of age is prohibited by law. Lottery prizes will not be paid out to anyone under 18 years of age.
Ways to check your Lotto tickets:• Use the Ticket Checkers that are available at all lottery
terminal retailer outlets.
• Ask an OLG lottery retailer.
• Check online at olg.ca.
• Pick up a winning numbers printout from your lottery retailer.
• Call our Win Line at 416-870-8946 (Toronto area) or toll-free at 1-866-891-8946 (outside the Toronto area).
• Sign up for winning number e-mail alerts at olg.ca.
• Sign up for winning number alerts at olgmobile.ca or text “Lottery” to 25852 to get winning number messages sent to your mobile device.
INSTANT Tickets:• INSTANT tickets can be checked using the Ticket Checker,
or ask an OLG lottery retailer to check for you. Completely scratch the area containing the Scratch & Scan symbol, located on the left side of the front of your ticket, to reveal a barcode.
If a retailer checks your ticket:• For winning tickets the lottery terminal will play a winner
message and the customer display screen will display a winner video. If the winning amount is $5,000 or more, the OLG Support Centre will immediately call the retail location to speak with you.
• For non-winning tickets, a message will play from the lottery terminal informing you that the ticket is not a winner.
• For all validations, winners and non-winners, the retailer will return the ticket to you along with the Customer Receipt. The retailer will tear through the barcode if they pay out the prize.
• For winning tickets with draws remaining, the retailer will return the validated ticket, Customer Receipt and an Exchange Ticket for the draws remaining.
Insider Prize ClaimsFor claimants who fall within OLG’s Insider Win defi nition, the claim process can take several weeks to complete. It is the responsibility of the claimants to advise OLG of their relationship to OLG upon claiming their prize. To determine if you are an Insider, or meet the defi nition of Insider Win, visit olg.ca, or call the OLG Support Centre at 1-800-387-0098.
Important Reminders• Avoid making any extra markings on your ticket as this may cause your ticket to be unreadable by OLG and may delay the prize claim process.
• When claiming a prize, be prepared to answer some questions to verify ownership of the winning ticket. If someone other than you purchased the ticket, please call 1-800-387-0098 for directions on how to claim your prize.
• For Lotto tickets, you must claim your prize within 12 months of the draw date.
• For INSTANT tickets, you must claim your prize by the expiry date printed on the back of each ticket.
• For Sports Lottery tickets, you must claim your prize within 12 months of the last event on the ticket.
Group WinnersVisit olg.ca for complete group prize claiming procedures and to download and print the Lottery Prize Claim Group List and the Lottery Prize Claim Declaration Form – Group.
• Provide a list of all your group members by completingthe Lottery Prize Claim Group List. Each member must clearly print and sign his or her name and provide address and telephone information.
• For wins of $1,000 to under $10,000, each member must submit one piece of valid government-issued ID with date of birth. For wins of $10,000 and over, each group member must provide one piece of valid government-issued photo ID with date of birth and a second piece of valid ID. If you are submitting photocopies, please copy front and back of each piece of ID. See chart in this brochure for acceptable forms of ID.
• Provide a completed Lottery Prize Claim Declaration Form – Group for each winner. If your group is claiming a prize of $10,000 or more at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto, you can expect the process to take several hours. It is recommended that the group attend the Prize Centre in the morning or call 1-800-387-0098 to make an appointment. A Prize Centre Representative will return your call within 48 hours.
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HOW TOYOUR LOTTERY TICKETS
PRIZE CLAIM INFORMATION
CLAIM PRIZES
DECEMBER 2013
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20 Dundas St. West Toronto, ON M5G 2C2Monday to Friday9 a.m. to 7 p.m.Saturday†
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.(Closed on statutory holidays.)
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†The Prize Centre is closed on Saturday when a statutory holiday falls on a Monday or Friday. Services on weekdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturday will be limited to prize claims under $10,000 for INSTANT wins and under $15 Million for Lotto and Sports wins. Visit OLG.ca or call the OLG Support Centre at 1-800-387-0098 for further details.
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Under $1,000
$1,000 to Under $10,000$10,000 up to and Including $250,000
At RetailAll retailers can pay up to and including $50. Retailers who have a lottery terminal can pay up to $999.90 based on cash availability.
• Sign your ticket and present it to the retailer for validation.
• After paying your prize, the retailer will tear through the barcode of your winning ticket and will return the ticket and Customer Receipt to you.
• If a retailer is unable to validate your ticket, because it is damaged, you must mail it to the Prize Centre to determine if the ticket has won a prize.
At the OLG Prize Centre Bring with you: • Your original signed winning ticket with all required
information fi lled out on the ticket front and back and Customer Receipt if the ticket was previously validated by an OLG retailer. Keep a photocopy of your ticket.
By Mail• Mail in your original signed winning ticket with the required
information fi lled out on the ticket front and back and the Customer Receipt if the ticket was previously validated by an OLG retailer. Keep a photocopy of your ticket.
Lottery Prize Claim Declaration forms can be downloaded from olg.ca and are available at the OLG Prize Centre and select OLG Slots and Casinos.
At Select OLG Slots and Casinos (must be 19 years of age or older)
Call the OLG Support Centre at 1-800-387-0098 or visit olg.ca for a list of participating locations. Winning tickets will be couriered to the Prize Centre for processing and the Prize Centre will mail your cheque to your home address.
Bring with you:• Your original signed winning ticket with all required information fi lled out on the ticket front and back and the Customer Receipt if the ticket was previously validated by an OLG retailer. Keep a photocopy of your ticket.
• One piece of valid government-issued ID with your birth date. See chart in this brochure for acceptable forms of ID.
• Your Lottery Prize Claim Declaration form. All sections must be completed including where your ticket was purchased. Ensure the form is signed and witnessed.
At the OLG Prize Centre Bring with you: • Your original signed winning ticket with all required
information fi lled out on the ticket front and back and Customer Receipt if the ticket was previously validated by an OLG retailer.
• One piece of valid government-issued ID with your birth date. See chart in this brochure for acceptable forms of ID.
• Your Lottery Prize Claim Declaration form. All sections must be completed including where your ticket was purchased. Ensure the form is signed and witnessed. This form can be completed at the OLG Prize Centre.
By Mail• Mail in your original signed winning ticket with the required
information fi lled out on the ticket front and back and the Customer Receipt if the ticket was previously validated by an OLG retailer. Keep a photocopy of your ticket.
• Legible photocopy of the front and back of one piece of valid government-issued ID with your birth date. See chart in this brochure for acceptable forms of ID.
• Your Lottery Prize Claim Declaration form. All sections must be completed including where your ticket was purchased. Ensure the form is signed and witnessed.
At Select OLG Slots and Casinos (must be 19 years of age or older)
Call the OLG Support Centre at 1-800-387-0098 or visit olg.ca for a list of participating locations. Winning tickets will be couriered to the Prize Centre for processing and the Prize Centre will courier your cheque back to the OLG Slots or Casino facility. Each claimant will be subject to an investigative interview, prior to the prize payment. You will be notifi ed when it is available for pickup. You are required to have your photo taken and complete and sign documentation prior to receiving your cheque.
Bring with you:• Your original signed winning ticket with all required information
fi lled out on the ticket front and back and the Customer Receipt if the ticket was previously validated by an OLG retailer.
• One piece of valid government-issued photo ID with your birth date and a second piece of valid ID. See chart in this brochure for acceptable forms of ID.
• Your Lottery Prize Claim Declaration form. All sections must be completed including where your ticket was purchased. Ensure the form is signed and witnessed.
At the OLG Prize CentrePrizes of $10,000 and more are considered major wins. It will take a minimum of two hours to process your prize claim or longer for group claims as each claimant will be subject to an investigative interview. All major winners should arrive at the OLG Prize Centre by 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday and by 12 p.m. on Saturday.†
Bring with you: • Your original signed winning ticket with all required information
fi lled out on the ticket front and back and Customer Receipt if the ticket was previously validated by an OLG retailer.
• One piece of valid government-issued photo ID with your birth date and a second piece of valid ID. See chart in this brochure for acceptable forms of ID.
• Your Lottery Prize Claim Declaration form. All sections must be completed including where your ticket was purchased. Ensure the form is signed and witnessed. This form can be completed at the OLG Prize Centre.
At the OLG Prize CentrePrizes over $250,000 are considered major wins. It will take a minimum of two hours to process your prize claim or longer for group claims as each claimant will be subject to an investigative interview. All major winners should arrive at the OLG Prize Centre by 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday and by 12 p.m. on Saturday.†
Bring with you: • Your original signed winning ticket with all required
information fi lled out on the ticket front and back andCustomer Receipt if the ticket was previously validated by an OLG retailer.
• One piece of valid government-issued photo ID with your birth date and a second piece of valid ID. See chart in this brochure for acceptable forms of ID.
• Your Lottery Prize Claim Declaration form. All sections mustbe completed including where your ticket was purchased. Ensure the form is signed and witnessed. This form can be completed at the OLG Prize Centre.
HOW TO
CLAIMCLAIMPRIZES
Over $250,000
WHAT YOU WILL NEED WHEN CLAIMING PRIZES
At OLG Slots and Casinos or at the OLG Prize Centre
Note: If your maiden name is on the ID, supporting documentation should be submitted to show married name.
Wins under $10,000 require one piece of valid ID from the above list.
Wins $10,000 and over require two pieces of valid ID – one must be government-issued photo ID with date of birth. The second piece of ID may include any from the above list or:• Major credit card • OLG patron card • Bank card (pre-printed with your name) • BYID (age of majority card)
WINNING AMOUNT
Original signed ticket
$1,000 to under $10,000
Valid government-issued photo ID with date of birth and a second piece of valid ID
$10,000 and over
ITEMS YOU WILL NEED Under $1,000
Identifi cation must be valid government-issued identifi cation with date of birth. The following are acceptable:
WHAT TYPES OF ID ARE ACCEPTABLE?
• Provincial/Territorial/State Driver’s Licence
• Nexus Card• Ontario Photo Card• Birth Certifi cate• Certifi cate of Canadian
Citizenship • Government-issued Employee
Identifi cation Card (must include photograph and date of birth)
• Passport – Canadian or other country
• Ontario Outdoors Card• Old Age Security (OAS)
Identifi cation Card • Certifi cate of Indian Status• Firearms Possession and
Acquisition Licence (PAL) • Permanent Resident Card
Canada • Permanent Resident Card U.S.• U.S. State ID • Military ID
Lottery Prize Claim Declaration Form (Single or Group)
Customer Receipt (if ticket validated at retail)
Valid government-issued ID with date of birth
TIP
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