Rotary Club of Guelph
Dream Home Lottery Rules

What are my odds of winning?

Compared to many other lotteries – GREAT! Only 7,500 tickets will be sold, so your $100 investment has at least a 1 in 7,500 chance for a $573,000 Dream Home in one of Guelph’s best new neighbourhoods AND you could win one of 116 Early Bird prizes.

Is 1 in 7,500 good odds?

The odds in similar lotteries are not nearly as favourable at about 1 in 100,000.

Can I buy a ticket on the Web?

Sorry. Lottery rules won’t allow that, but you can order and pay by credit card toll free at 1-888-750-8217 or print off the ticket application and mail it in with payment.

Can I see the Dream Home before I buy?

Starting April 12th, 2008, you are welcome to tour this year’s Dream Home at 37 Sweeney Dr. in Guelph and even buy a ticket right then and there.
Road Map & Directions (pdf download)

Does the house come fully furnished?

The top of the line built-in kitchen appliances and a wine cooler are included. The furniture and accents are NOT included as they are for showing purposes only.
Dream Home Description

If I win, can I take cash instead of the home?

Sorry. You must take possession of the home within three weeks of the draw, but you are free to put it up for sale. Once you win, it’s yours! Capital gains tax will be negligible if the home is sold shortly after acquisition.
Lottery Rules

What about property taxes and transfer costs?

There are some costs associated with owning any home. For example, property taxes in Guelph are approximately 1% of the assessed value of the property, so assume that taxes will be about $5,500 annually. (see official wording on ticket and brochure).
Lottery Rules

I am a Rotarian – am I eligible to win?

Rotarians can purchase tickets, but the following are not eligible to win: members of the Board of Directors of the Rotary Club of Guelph, members of the Ticket Control Committee, and the chair and vice-chair of the Dream Home Committee.
Lottery Rules

I am not an Ontario resident – am I eligible to win?

Sorry, you are not eligible. You are free to buy a ticket as a gift for someone who is an Ontario resident.

How many tickets can I buy?

As many as you want, but there are only 7,500 available so act fast!

How do I get my ticket?

All tickets are mailed to you about a week after we receive your ticket application and payment is processed, or after you call the toll free number to buy a ticket.
Rotary Ticket Application (pdf download)

How do I know this is not a scam?

This lottery is registered with the Ontario Government (Lottery Licence No.P080005), and audited by the firm BDO Dunwoody LLP, Chartered Accountants & Advisors

Why is the $ value of this year’s home slightly less than last year?

From year to year a combination of factors can reduce or increase the cost of building a house in Guelph. Quality has not been compromised. This year’s home contains all of those special features which everyone looks for, including a full set of high quality appliances, premium finishes, many extra details both inside and out.
Dream Home Description

Why can’t my friends and I buy tickets at the 3 for $250 rate, with our own names on each ticket?

The rules, as agreed with the Ontario Lottery Commission, are that tickets sold as a Three Pack must each be registered in the same name and at the same address.
Group Purchase Agreement(pdf download)If I buy a ticket for my cousin who lives outside of Ontario can he or she win if my name is on the ticket? Sorry. According to the Ontario Lottery Commission rules this draw is for residents of Ontario only. You, as a resident of Ontario, could win the Home and gift it to your cousin. Check tax implications regarding capital gains first.

Why can’t you give a tax receipt if the money raised goes to charity?

Although The Rotary Club of Guelph is a registered charity, purchase of a lottery ticket is not considered a donation.

I can’t remember my phone number or address, so can I just fill out the ticket application now, pay you and let you know later?

It is Rotary’s responsibility to make sure that purchasers of Dream Home tickets can be contacted if they win, without this information you jeopardize your chances.

Can a group of people buy one ticket or a 3 for $250 together?

Yes. It is wise, however, to consider drafting a legally binding agreement that states who will share in the winnings and how the winnings will be divided. Though this may seem overly legalistic to a group of friends, review the sample agreement below.
Group Purchase Agreement(pdf download)I bought a ticket but haven’t received it yet. Where is it? All tickets are mailed to the address that you provide when you buy the ticket. If you have not received the ticket at that address after a full two weeks, here is what to do:

IF YOU PURCHASED YOUR TICKET OVER THE PHONE:

Call the toll free number and ask if payment has been processed and the ticket mailed.

IF YOU PURCHASED YOUR TICKET BY MAILING IN A COMPLETED TICKET APPLICATION FORM WITH PAYMENT:

Allow a bit of extra time for the two trips through the postal system.

Check your credit card statement if you paid by filling in the credit card information on the ticket application form.

Check your bank statement if you paid by cheque to see if payment has been made according to your records.

Call 1-888-750-8217 to see if you are entered in the draw and to get your ticket number.

OR

E- mail noticket@guelphdreamhome.com with the information about payment, your name and how you wish to be contacted.

What does Rotary do?

Rotary is a worldwide organization that works in the local community as well. Local Rotary projects include literacy, youth support projects, and shelters. A few world community projects supported by the Rotary Club of Guelph are the Campaign to Eradicate Polio, grassroots village level development, youth and study exchange projects to promote peace, and disaster relief.
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