Terms and Conditions
Last Updated: December 26, 2025PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS SITE. BY ACCESSING OR USING NORTHERN DRAWS, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS.
1. Acceptance of Agreement
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "Player," or "you") and Northern Draws ("Operator," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms govern your access to and use of the website NorthernDraws.com and all associated services, including the purchase of lottery entries and the claiming of prizes.
If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of the Site. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
2. Eligibility and Age Verification
Access to Northern Draws is strictly limited. To register for an account and participate in any games, you must meet the following criteria:
- Age: You must be at least 19 years of age.
- Residency: You must be a resident of Canada or physically located within an eligible Canadian province at the time of purchase.
- Legal Capacity: You must have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract.
- Exclusion: You must not be a person barred from gambling under the laws of any applicable jurisdiction or self-excluded from our platform.
We utilize third-party identity verification services to confirm your age and location. If we are unable to verify your information, your account may be suspended or terminated.
3. Account Registration
To purchase entries, you must create a Northern Draws Player Account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
- You may only hold one (1) account. Duplicate accounts will be closed, and any associated winnings may be forfeited.
- You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
- We reserve the right to refuse registration or close an account at our sole discretion if we suspect fraud or violation of these Terms.
4. Purchasing Entries and Payments
4.1 Currency
All transactions are processed in Canadian Dollars (CAD).
4.2 Ticket Sales
All sales of lottery entries are final. Once a ticket has been purchased and the transaction confirmed by our system, it cannot be cancelled, refunded, or modified.
4.3 Cut-off Times
Entries for a specific draw must be purchased before the designated cut-off time (typically 7:30 PM EST on the day of the draw). Purchases made after this time will automatically be entered into the next available draw.
5. Game Rules and Draws
Northern Draws operates under strict regulatory oversight. The following rules apply to all draw games:
- Random Number Generation (RNG): Winning numbers are generated using certified RNG systems or mechanical ball machines, audited by independent third-party testing agencies.
- Odds: The odds of winning vary by prize division. Detailed odds are published on the "Play Now" and "View Results" pages.
- Syndicates: Group play is permitted, but the Operator will only recognize the registered account holder as the claimant of any prize.
6. Prizes and Claims
6.1 Prize Validation
All winning tickets are subject to validation by Northern Draws. A ticket is not a valid winning ticket until it has been verified against our central computer system. In the event of a discrepancy between the numbers on your screen and the numbers in our database, the database record shall prevail.
6.2 Payment Thresholds
- Prizes under $1,000 CAD: Will be automatically credited to your Player Account balance.
- Prizes between $1,000 and $25,000 CAD: Require a withdrawal request and may take 3-5 business days to process via bank transfer.
- Major Prizes ($25,000+): Require in-person validation or specific documentation. Major winners may be required to participate in publicity (photo and name release) as a condition of receiving the prize, subject to provincial privacy laws.
6.3 Unclaimed Prizes
Prizes must be claimed within twelve (12) months of the draw date. Unclaimed prize money will be returned to the prize pool for future draws or donated to charitable causes as mandated by regulation.
7. Responsible Gaming
Northern Draws is committed to providing a safe gaming environment. We offer the following tools to help you manage your play:
- Deposit Limits: Set daily, weekly, or monthly spending caps.
- Time Limits: Restrict the amount of time spent on the Site.
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily ban yourself from accessing your account for a set period (6 months, 1 year, or permanent).
If you believe you have a gambling problem, please contact the ConnexOntario helpline at 1-866-531-2600.
8. Intellectual Property
All content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and software, is the property of Northern Draws or its content suppliers and is protected by Canadian and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from this content without express written permission.
9. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, NORTHERN DRAWS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM:
- YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE;
- ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES OF CONTENT;
- ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OUR SECURE SERVERS;
- ANY INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM THE SITE;
- ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, OR TROJAN HORSES TRANSMITTED THROUGH THE SITE.
Our total liability to you for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or use of the Site shall not exceed the amount paid by you to Northern Draws for the specific entry giving rise to the claim.
10. 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 dispute arising under these Terms shall be resolved exclusively by the courts located in Toronto, Ontario.
11. Contact Information
If you have questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact our Legal Department:
Northern Draws Legal Team
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-800-555-0199