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How the lottery works

The Staff 50/50 Lottery offers employees the chance to win cash while supporting hospital innovation and care. Tickets are purchased through payroll deduction, with biweekly draws. Half of proceeds fund prizes; the other half supports health care across Hamilton Health Sciences.

Step 1

Complete the Entry Form:

Download the entry form from the Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation website or obtain a copy from The Foundation office.

Step 2

Submit the completed form via:

  • Email: stafflottery@hhsc.ca
  • Fax: 905-577-8025
  • Mail or drop—off: Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation
    Attention:
    Winning Wednesdays 50/50 Staff Lottery
    1 King Street West, Suite 702
    Hamilton, ON L8P1A4

Step 3

Biweekly draws occur on Wednesdays following each payday. Winners are notified by phone or email, and results are posted on the lottery page. Prizes vary based on participation, up to a maximum of $30,000 per draw.

Eligibility

Open to all Hamilton Health Sciences employees and volunteers aged 18 or older.
Note: Participants are automatically re-enrolled each year unless they choose to cancel. To cancel, notify The Foundation in writing at least 20 days before a draw date.

Below are the names of past Employee Lottery winners. 

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Date Winner Ticket No. Prize Amount 
23/07/2025 Annika Janzen 10663 $20,515.50 
09/07/2025 Carolyn Jones 04841 $20,575.50 
11/06/2025 Friyana Karai 14727 $20,659.50 
28/05/2025 Georgina Halloran 13535 $20,647.50 
14/05/2025 Tracy Zuliniak 06346 $20,784.00 
16/04/2025 Lodi Hare 05636 $20,856.00 
02/04/2025 Lori Hewitson 05718 $20,886.00 
19/03/2025 Anna Swierkowz 03438 $20,886.00 
05/03/2025 Melissa Spence 02824 $20,914.50 
19/02/2025 Matthew Comeau 13047 $20,881.50 
05/02/2025 Diane Cino 05078 $20,914.50 
22/01/2025 Sonja Drake 13192 $20,940.00 
08/01/2025 Sadequa Shahrook 12531 $20,923.50 

Get the details or reach out

Have questions about the Staff 50/50 Lottery? Contact us or review the Rules & Regulations PDF for complete program details.

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