MS Lottery Frequently Asked Questions

Only 50,000 tickets are available in the 2012 MS Mega Home Lottery – meaning you have a 1 in 50,000 chance to win the fully furnished and professionally decorated $1.5 million Grand Prize Show Home in Birrigon Loop, Swanbourne. These are incredible odds when compared to the odds of winning first prize in (for example):

• Saturday Lotto - 1 in 8,000,000 (8 million)
• Oz Lotto - 1 in 45,000,000 (45 million)
• Powerball - 1 in 54,000,000 (54 million)

(Source – Lotterywest)

The MS Society has received independent confirmation from Data Analysis Australia that with 50,000 tickets and 2,001 prizes in total, there is a 1 in 25 chance of winning a prize - assuming all tickets are sold. If the MS Mega Home Lottery does not sell all 50,000 tickets then your odds of winning a prize improve.
Note: Each ticket purchased before Early Bird ticket sales close is eligible for the Early Bird Prize draw and to win one of the other 2000 prize draws. Tickets purchased after Early Bird ticket sales close are eligible to win one of the other 2000 prizes on offer.

All 2,001 prizes have combined retail value of $2,078,630

Early Bird Draw Wednesday 23 May 2012

Only tickets purchased before midnight 10 May are eligible for the Early Bird draw. If all tickets are sold before midnight 10 May, then all draws would begin 23 May. Early Bird prize is drawn first, followed by draws for all remaining prizes in order of retail value beginning with prizes of greatest retail value. The winning ticket number from the Early Bird Prize Draw is returned to the barrel and is also eligible to win one of the remaining 2000 prizes.

Final Draw Wednesday 20 June 2012

If tickets remain after Early Bird ticket sales close, only the Early Bird draw would be made 23 May. Final ticket sales close Midnight 7 June. All remaining draws would begin 20 June. Draws would proceed in order of retail value beginning with the prizes of greatest retail value.

After each draw, the winner is recorded and the ticket number is excluded from all further draws.

For a complete list of rules go to the terms and conditions page

In past MS Mega Home Lotteries winning tickets were returned to the barrel and eligible to win multiple prizes. In 2012 the only winning ticket that is returned to the barrel is the Early Bird Prize Winner. The winning ticket from each subsequent draw is excluded from all further prize draws. We believe that this provides greater fairness and allows more people to win prizes in the lottery. This approach is approved by The Department of Racing Gaming and Liquor.

If the Early Bird and Grand Prize draws are televised, then it is likely the Early Bird draw will be held at the Diesel Motors Showroom in Bentley, and the Grand Prize Show Home draw at 20 Birrigon Loop, Swanbourne. The remaining prize draws will be conducted at the MS Society's office at 29 Parkhill Way, Wilson.

The MS Society's auditors, RSM Bird Cameron Chartered Accountants will independently ensure the completeness of tokens and fairness of draws. Representatives from the Department of Racing, Gaming & Liquor will also be on hand to witness the prize draws.

All winners will be notified in writing within a few days of the prize draw. Grand Prize and Early Bird winners will also receive a phone call from the MS Society. Winner of the Early Bird prize will be published at www.mslottery.com.au on 30 May, and all other prize winners will be published at www.mslottery.com.au on 29 June 2012. If the lottery sells all tickets by Early Bird close date, then all prize draws will take place on 23 May and published at www.mslottery.com.au on 30 May.

The lottery website has the ability to search your name or ticket numbers to verify if you have won a prize and it will also have a full list of winners available.

Unfortunately, the prizes are not donated. The MS Society negotiates and agrees on a price with each of the prize suppliers. In many cases, a generous discount is offered to support a worthy charity. If you're business would like to donate a prize for use in our fundraising programs please call the MS Society of Western Australia on (08) 9365 4888.

You will receive your tickets in the mail within 10 working days of completing your Ticket Request Form and making payment.

The MS Society has a privacy policy which can be reviewed at the MS Mega Home Lottery Website. All credit card details and transactions are conducted in line with current legislation. The MS Society does not sell or share any personal data with any other parties. Your details are secure.

You need to be 18 years or older.

The lottery permit issued by the Department of Racing, Gaming & Liquor is LS040340 and the permit holder is David Bugden, General Manager Brand, Marketing and Sales at the MS Society of WA.

The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Western Australia manages all of its fundraising programs, including the MS Mega Home Lottery.

As the MS Society of Western Australia is conducting the MS Mega Home Lottery, all proceeds support West Australians living with multiple sclerosis (MS), a savage, often debilitating and incurable neurological disease.

The MS Society has just completed a new 24 hour high support accommodation facility in Hamilton Hill. In addition, a new respite facility is to be built on this site and a new high support accommodation facility in Bunbury is soon to commence construction. These projects alone will require over $4.5 million of the Society's own funds.

The MS Society of WA provides the highest level of funding towards research of all states and territories per capita. We want to beat MS, and funds from the MS Mega Home Lottery will help us do this.

20 Birrigon Loop, Swanbourne– just off Alfred Road.

The home open times are:

• Wednesdays 2-5pm
• Saturdays 1-5pm
• Sundays 1-5pm

The first official home open to the public is Saturday 10 March.

Mirvac.

Established in 1972, Mirvac has more than 39 years of experience in the real estate industry and has an unmatched reputation for delivering quality products and services. This house forms part of the Eco Collection at Swanbourne. This home won the 2011 HIA-Boral GreenSmart Award and the HIA state award in the same category, as well as the 2011 Property Council of WA Award for the best sustainable development.

The house was built by Mirvac and completed in 2011. It has been completely redecorated, refurbished and furnished by acclaimed designer Jodie Cooper at a cost of over $66,000.

The block is 336 square metres.

Building Size: 274 m²

Yes!

No – the house is professionally decorated, completely furnished and the cost of settlement and transfer to the winners is paid by the MS Society. There is NO cost to the winner.

The house has been professionally decorated by acclaimed designer Jodie Cooper. Jodie has also selected all the furniture, fixtures and fittings including white goods (fridge, washing machine, TVs, microwave oven etc) and decorative art pieces. It has ducted reverse cycle air-conditioning. You could move into this house without purchasing anything other than food and drinks.

The house will be transferred to the winner within 30 days of the prize draw date. This would be completed by Irdi Settlement and is compliant with the Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor regulations.

No – the house at 20 Birrigon Loop, Swanbourne is the first prize. Once the house is transferred to the winner it can then be sold. Sale arrangements are to be made independent of the MS Mega Home Lottery and at the winner's expense.

The MS Society will give you 48 hours to decide on what prize you would like – the Mercedes E Class Coupe and holiday to Monaco, or $100,000 in CASH.

The total value of the Early Bird prize package is $124,846.

In line with Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor regulations you would receive your prize(s) within 30 days of the prize draw.

The Mercedes-Benz E Class Coupe is silver. It has 6 months registration and includes all on road costs, excluding insurance.

The trip to Monaco has to be taken within 12 months of winning the prize. The travel agent Amity Travel, would appreciate you booking the holiday as soon as possible.

The MS Society must award the prize as advertised. The winner may negotiate with the travel agent. You are required to book and take your trip within 12 months of the prize draw.

You are required to book and take your trip within 12 months of the prize draws.

Unless otherwise specified all holiday prizes include return economy air travel for 2 people, accommodation and transfers. Travel insurance is not included. The stay at Abbey Beach Resort in Busselton is self-drive.

All prizes will be awarded as advertised. However, should you wish to negotiate an alternative arrangement with Amity Travel then that is up to each winner. The MS Society will not enter into this process.

All vehicles awarded as prizes in the MS Mega Home Lottery will have all on road costs paid including 6 months registration. The winner will need to arrange their own motor vehicle insurance.

Prizes will be awarded to the winner and it would then be up to them to negotiate with the dealer on a buy-back value. The MS Society would not enter into this process.

As the MS Society of Western Australia is conducting the MS Mega Home Lottery, all proceeds support West Australians living with multiple sclerosis (MS), a savage, often debilitating and incurable neurological disease.

The MS Society has just completed a new 24 hour high support accommodation facility in Hamilton Hill. In addition, a new respite facility is to be built on this site and a new high support accommodation facility in Bunbury is soon to commence construction. These projects alone will require over $4.5 million of the Society's own funds.

The MS Society of WA provides the highest level of funding towards research of all states and territories per capita. We want to beat MS, and funds from the MS Mega Home Lottery will help us do this.

You can make a donation on-line at www.mswa.org.au or by calling (08) 9365 4888.

Phone:
(08) 9365 4864 (Ticket Sales)
(08) 9365 4864 (General Enquiries)
(08) 9365 4888 (Complaints)
(08) 9365 4864 (Amend ticket details)

Email mslottery@mswa.org.au

Post
MS Mega Home Lottery 2012,
Locked Bag 3,
Bentley DC, 6983 WA

Street Address
29 Parkhill Way
Wilson WA 6107

Websites
www.mswa.org.au