Ticket sales for the spring edition of the Dream Lottery have closed after a record-breaking sell out.
The final ticket was sold Thursday, just two weeks after the semi-annual lottery was launched, breaking the previous record of 28 days set last fall.
The 50/50 pot sits at more than $1.26 million. The winner of the prize will receive half of the total jackpot.
"A very big thank you to Dream Lottery ticket buyers for helping us to sell out in record time," said Scott Fortnum, president and CEO of the Children’s Health Foundation. "Even in this uncertain time, you continue to stand by the patients and families across our region that require care at London's regional hospitals."
Since the lottery started 25 years ago, more than $44.5 million has been raised for the London Health Sciences Centre, Children’s Hospital, and St. Joseph’s Health Care London. The funds are used to provide resources, equipment, and research.
Due to the rapid sell out of tickets, the draw date for the grand prize and 50/50 are being moved up to June 17.
Prizes for the spring draw include a fully furnished dream home with a pool and a two-car garage worth $1.5-million, a Grand Bend cottage worth $1.3-million, a home makeover package worth over $1-million, and as always $1-million in cash.
