18+ · Ontario only
Play responsibly
A 50/50 ticket is a donation with a chance attached. It is entertainment and it is fundraising — it is not a way to make money, and it should never be treated as one.
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Support and referral for people affected by gambling in Ontario.
For young people who need someone to talk to, about gambling in the family or anything else.
Call or text, any time, if you or someone you know is in crisis.
The two hard rules
- You must be 18 or older. Nobody under 18 may buy a ticket, be given one as a gift, or be entered by someone else.
- You must be physically located in Ontario when you buy. This is a condition of our licence, not a preference.
Tickets may only be purchased by persons located in Ontario. We do not advertise or offer tickets outside Ontario.
Keeping it in proportion
- Decide what you can afford to give before you buy, and stop there.
- Think of the money as a donation you will not see again — because that is what it is.
- Never buy more tickets to make up for a draw you did not win. Chasing a loss is the clearest warning sign there is.
- Do not buy tickets when you are stressed, upset, or have been drinking.
- Do not borrow money to buy tickets, and do not use money meant for something else.
Signs that gambling has stopped being fun
Any one of these is worth taking seriously — in yourself or in someone close to you.
- Spending more than you planned, or more than you can afford.
- Buying tickets to win back what you spent before.
- Hiding how much you spend, or lying about it.
- Borrowing money, selling things, or using bills money to gamble.
- Feeling anxious, irritable or low when you cannot gamble.
- Gambling to escape stress, loneliness or grief.
- Missing work, family time or commitments because of it.
- Other people telling you they are worried.
If you recognise several of these, contact ConnexOntario on 1-866-531-2600. The call is free, confidential and does not go on any record.
Limiting or stopping your participation
If you want to stop buying tickets, the most reliable step is to remove the routes rather than rely on willpower:
- Ask the raffle platform, Rafflebox, about limiting or closing your account and unsubscribing from their messages.
- Ask us to stop sending you information about the draw — contact the Society and we will remove you.
- Use the blocking and self-exclusion tools your bank offers for gambling transactions.
- Ask ConnexOntario about self-exclusion options and support available in Ontario.
We are a charity running one licensed draw, not a gambling operator: we do not hold player accounts, balances or deposit limits. Account-level controls sit with the raffle platform.
If it is someone else
You do not have to wait for the person to ask for help before you get some yourself. ConnexOntario advises family members and friends as well as gamblers, and Gamblers Anonymous has meetings for families. If a young person is involved, Kids Help Phone (1-800-668-6868) will talk to them directly.