The jackpot for the Split the Pot Lottery has climbed up over $850,000 dollars.
Anyone buying a ticket can choose to support up to 51 Ontario Hospitals when they check out, including the West Nipissing General Hospital and the North Bay Regional Health Centre.
Split the Pot Lottery’s jackpot will be divided among 13 grand prize winners, with the draw taking place this Friday, March 22.
As of March 19, the grand prize winner would walk away with over $500,000, two winners would each get over $85,000 and 10 winners would each win over $17,000.
Officials say the funds raised will play a direct role in supporting critical healthcare initiatives in the community.
The deadline to purchase tickets is Thursday, March 21 at midnight.
Tickets for Split the Pot Lottery are available for purchase through the website: splitthepot.ca. All other information including ticket prices, prizes, draws, important dates and contest rules can be found on the website as well.