Payroll Lottery

Next draw:

This is a 50/50 draw for TRU employees, with half the pool going to the lucky winner and the other half going to TRU students via the TRU Foundation. Depending on how many people take part, the prize is over $1,000. A new winner gets lucky once every two weeks on payday! That’s 26 chances in a year to win big!

How it works

You pay through an automatic payroll deduction. A minimum of $5 is deducted per paycheck. Of that $5, $2.50 goes to student support, and $2.50 goes to the prize.
To increase your chances, you can opt to pay more in $5 increments. $5 = one entry, $10 = two entries etc...
The payroll department gives the names of participants to the TRU Foundation for each draw. If a participant buys more than one entry, their name is listed more than once on the list. For example, a $10 deduction per paycheque = 2 entries, so the name is listed 2 times.
Each entry is assigned a number. Numbered balls corresponding to the entry list are entered into a clear draw barrel, and a winner is selected at random.
The winner is contacted privately on payday Thursday and then the winner is publicly announced the following Thursday via TRU Connect and listed on this website.
Winnings are issued by direct deposit.
Participation will be automatic every two weeks on paydays. Every participant will be contacted and must confirm renewal of participation once a year. 8. Questions & concerns can be forwarded to us at giving@tru.ca or 250-828-5264.

Ready to try your luck and support students?

DID YOU KNOW: in 2023, the TRU Payroll Lottery raised $27,000 which supported 29 Students.

FAQ

I just signed up OR I just withdrew… when will that kick in on my paycheque?

When we receive a new deduction request or cancellation, it will be input for the next pay period. If you sign up close to a pay day, it will start on the following one. Please follow up if your deduction has not started after two weeks.

How do I stop playing?

To withdraw, email giving@tru.ca.

If I win, how long until I get my money?

Payments are processed as soon as possible, but depending on department circumstances, can take up to four weeks for deposit.

Is this tax deductible?

No. In accordance with Canada Revenue Agency regulations, lottery purchases are not eligible for a charitable tax receipt. If you would like to support students directly from your paycheck and be eligible for a tax receipt, please click here to learn more about payroll deduction giving.

Can I enter the draw more than once?

Yes! You can enter as many times per pay period as you like. Each entry is $5.

What happens if I go on leave or my contract ends?

Payroll Deductions will continue as long as you are employed and paid by the university. If you are on unpaid leave, your deductions will cease until your pay resumes. If your contract ends, deductions will continue until you stop receiving pay. When you start a new contract, it will begin again. Please note that all Lottery deductions need to be confirmed each spring and if you do not reply, you will not continue playing.

Can I sign up as an auxiliary or sessional employee?

Yes. Payroll Deductions will continue as long as you are employed and paid by the university. When your contract ends, deductions will continue until you stop receiving pay. When you start a new contract, it will begin again. Please note that all Lottery deductions need to be confirmed each spring and if you do not reply, you will not continue playing.

Is this a legit lottery?

Yes! We are licensed with BC Gaming and regularly audited.

I feel like I have a problem with gambling. Where should I go?

Call the Problem Gambling Help Line: 1-888-795-6111 or visit gamblingsupportbc.ca.

I won! Can I donate my winnings to the TRU Foundation?

Yes. The TRU Foundation will be happy to help you allocate your newfound cash. Your donation will be tax deductible.

Where does the money go?

The funds generated by the TRU Payroll Lottery go toward the TRU Foundation Open Award.

I work for TRU but I do not reside in BC, can I still play?

Unfortunately, since this is a BC Gaming licensed event, participants must reside in BC. You can still donate for a tax-deductible gift at https://www.tru.ca/giving/tru-employee-payroll-deduction.html.

Who won?

Just ask our previous winners how exciting and rewarding it is to play the payroll lottery. Congratulations to all our winners and participants for assisting students with education costs.

Winners from the 2023-2024 pay year
IF you play, this could be YOU!	Department	Amount
Janine Allister	Ancillary Services	$1232.50
Benjamen Wiebe	Facilities	$1230.00
Kate Morford	SOBE	$1232.50
Sourajita Panda	Nursing	$1157.50
Meghan Low	Trades	$1155.00
Jennifer Lestander	Advancement	$1152.50
Linda Komori	Marketing and Communications	$1220.00
Audrey Trim	Emergency Management	$1220.00
Daniel Stultz	Open Learning	$1230.00
Robin Tapley	Arts	$1235.00
Julia Wells	Library	$1225.00
Lisa Smillie	Student Awards	$1217.50
Rochelle Petri	IPE	$1240.00
Robert Koopmans	Marketing & Communications	$1240.00
Audrey Trim	Emergency Management	$1227.50
Catrina Long	VP Academic	$1242.50
Ananna Mitra	IT Services	$1235.00
Ryan Laffrenere	International Admissions	$1152.50
Cynthia Bosdet	Registrar	$1180.00
Lavanya Nandikolla	People and Culture	$1152.50
Stephanie Tate	TRU World	$1155.00
Asweifien Dodo	TRU World	$1135.00
Iain Pardoe	Open Learning	$1135.00
Corey Wisla	Enterprise Systems	$1130.00
Danika Alexandre	People and Culture	$1127.50
Lisa Fiset	Warehouse	$1135.00
Christian Tomiak	MarComm	$1175.00
Heather McIntyre	Faculty of Science	$1117.50
Matt Milovick	VP Finance & Admin	$1140.00
Jarita Heer	FACT	$1145.00
Mullai Chinnasamy	EDSW	$1142.50
Geralyn Cormack	Advancement	$1125.00
Matt Dyck	Open Learning	$1107.50
Kathy Sinclair	Advancement	$1155.00
Doug Loblaw	Open Learning	$1160.00
Allison Kouroupis	Nursing	$1135.00
Alisa Coquet	Advancement	$1122.50
Erin Jensen	TRU World	$1110.00
Kristin Webb	Open Learning	$1117.50

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Actual odds depend on the number of tickets sold.

Problem Gambling Help Line: 1-888-795-6111

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