Thunder Bay 50/50 Launches New Rewards+ Program for Subscribers
Published Monday, November 3, 2025
(L-R) Torin Gunnell, Director of Lotteries and Glenn Craig, CEO of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation, celebrate the launch of the new Thunder Bay 50/50 Rewards+ Program.
Active Subscribers Will Now Earn an Extra $1,000 Rewards+ Benefit Every Time They Win an Early Bird Prize
Things just got even more rewarding for Thunder Bay 50/50 subscribers. The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation has officially launched Thunder Bay 50/50 Rewards+, a brand-new loyalty program designed to give back to those who give every month. Rewards+ is the first of its kind, and the Thunder Bay 50/50 is the only 50/50 lottery anywhere in the world offering this type of incentive for its most loyal supporters.
“Your loyalty pays off—literally,” said Glenn Craig, CEO of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation. “In April, we launched Subscriptions so supporters could receive their tickets automatically each month. Rewards+ is our way of saying thank you; and delivering even more value for our most loyal supporters.”
Under the new Rewards+ program, any active subscriber who wins an Early Bird prize will automatically receive an extra $1,000 Rewards+ benefit added to their winnings.
“For example, if you win a $1,000 Early Bird prize and you're an active subscriber at the time of the draw, you'll actually take home $2,000,” Craig explained. “It's a simple way to make our subscribers feel even more appreciated.”
How It Works
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Stay Subscribed: Maintain an active Thunder Bay 50/50 subscription.
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Win an Early Bird Prize: Subscribers are automatically entered into all monthly Early Bird draws.
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Get Rewarded: If you win and you're actively subscribed at the time of the draw, you'll receive an extra $1,000 on top of your Early Bird prize.
Craig added that the program is about making participation easier and more rewarding for everyone. “Subscribers never have to worry about missing a draw,” he said. “Tickets renew automatically each month and are delivered right to your inbox between 2:00 and 5:00 p.m. on the first day of every new draw.”
Why Subscribe?
Beyond the $1,000 Rewards+ benefit, subscribing offers peace of mind and convenience—perfect for snowbirds, travelers, or anyone who doesn't want to miss out on life-changing draws. Even if you're outside of Ontario when your subscription renews, your tickets will still be issued automatically.
“This program is for our most loyal supporters who help fund vital health care equipment and services across Northwestern Ontario,” Craig said. “Every ticket purchased makes a real difference for patients in our region.”
The Thunder Bay 50/50 Draw continues to break records each month, with proceeds supporting closer-to-home health care at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre and regional hospitals across Northwestern Ontario.
Learn more about Rewards+ and subscribe today at www.thunderbay5050.ca/subscriptions