Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: January 08, 2026PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE OR CREATING AN ACCOUNT. BY ACCESSING GREATWHITENORTHLOTTO.COM, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS.
1. Introduction and Acceptance
Great White North Lotto ("the Operator", "we", "us", or "our") is a licensed lottery operator authorized to conduct and manage lottery schemes in Canada. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website greatwhitenorthlotto.com (the "Site") and the purchase of official lottery tickets through our platform.
By creating an account or purchasing a ticket, you enter into a legally binding agreement with Great White North Lotto. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of the Site.
2. Eligibility and Age Verification
To register an account and play, you must meet strict eligibility criteria. You affirm and warrant that:
- Age Requirement: You are at least 19 years of age. It is a criminal offense for anyone under the age of 19 to participate in lottery gaming.
- Location Requirement: You are physically located within the borders of Canada at the time of ticket purchase. Our systems utilize geolocation technology to verify your presence.
- Legal Capacity: You have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement.
- Not Excluded: You are not currently self-excluded from any gaming sites and are not prohibited from gambling by any court order.
Employees of Great White North Lotto, its affiliates, and immediate family members of such employees are prohibited from purchasing tickets.
3. Account Registration and Security
3.1. Account Creation
You may only open one account. You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process, including your full legal name, date of birth, and address. We reserve the right to verify this information through third-party databases.
3.2. Account Security
You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials. Any activity that occurs under your account is your responsibility. If you suspect unauthorized use of your account, you must notify Customer Support immediately.
4. Purchasing Lottery Tickets
4.1. Official Tickets
When you purchase a ticket on this Site, you are buying an official entry into a regulated lottery draw. The digital record of your ticket in our central computer system is the only valid proof of your entry. Email confirmations are for record-keeping purposes only and do not constitute a valid ticket if the entry was not recorded in the central system due to technical error.
4.2. Pricing and Payment
All ticket prices are in Canadian Dollars (CAD). We accept payments via major credit cards, debit cards, and Interac e-Transfer. Purchase is not complete until funds have cleared and a Ticket ID has been generated.
4.3. Finality of Purchase
All sales are final. Once a ticket has been purchased and the transaction confirmed, it cannot be cancelled, refunded, or modified by the player.
5. Draws and Results
Draws are conducted using certified Random Number Generators (RNG) or mechanical draw machines, witnessed by independent auditors. While we make every effort to display accurate results on the Site immediately following a draw, the official results recorded in the central gaming system shall prevail in the event of any discrepancy.
6. Prize Claims and Payouts
6.1. Verification
All prize claims are subject to validation. We reserve the right to require additional identification or proof of eligibility before releasing any funds.
6.2. Payout Thresholds
- Prizes under $1,000: Will be automatically credited to your Player Account balance. You may withdraw these funds or use them for future purchases.
- Prizes between $1,000 and $24,999: May require additional identity verification documents uploaded to your profile before the funds are released.
- Major Prizes ($25,000 and above) & Jackpots: Must be claimed in person or via a specialized secure process. Great White North Lotto will contact you directly to arrange the claim.
6.3. Expiration
Unless otherwise stated in specific game rules, all winning tickets must be claimed within 12 months (1 year) from the draw date. Unclaimed prize money will be redistributed according to provincial regulations.
7. Responsible Play
We are committed to providing a safe gaming environment. We offer the following tools to help you manage your play:
- Deposit Limits: Set a cap on how much you can deposit daily, weekly, or monthly.
- Self-Exclusion: You may voluntarily exclude yourself from our services for a period ranging from 6 months to 5 years. This process is irreversible during the selected period.
- Reality Checks: Automated notifications to remind you how long you have been logged in.
8. Prohibited Activities
The following activities are strictly prohibited and will result in immediate account termination and forfeiture of any winnings:
- Using VPNs or proxy servers to mask your physical location.
- Syndicate play or collusion that violates the spirit of the game rules.
- Using automated scripts, bots, or software to purchase tickets.
- Attempting to hack, reverse engineer, or disrupt the Site’s operations.
- Money laundering or using the Site for any illegal financial activity.
9. Limitation of Liability
Great White North Lotto, its officers, directors, and employees shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of your use of the Site, including but not limited to lost profits, loss of data, or technical malfunctions that prevent a ticket purchase.
In no event shall our total liability to you exceed the amount you paid for the specific ticket giving rise to the claim.
10. Intellectual Property
All content on greatwhitenorthlotto.com, including text, graphics, logos, icons, and software, is the property of Great White North Lotto or its content suppliers and is protected by Canadian and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, modify, or distribute any content without our express written permission.
11. Privacy Policy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
12. Amendments
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Significant changes will be communicated via email or a prominent notice on the Site. Continued use of the service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
13. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Toronto, Ontario.
14. Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact our Legal Department:
Great White North Lotto Inc.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-800-123-4567