The Sarnia Legion Branch 62 has launched a new Catch the Ace raffle in Sarnia, Ontario, with a potential jackpot that could reach over $850,000. This community fundraiser aims to support local charities while offering a large cash prize to a lucky winner. The current jackpot has already climbed past $725,000 as the game enters its 30th week of play following the March 26 draw.
Participants buy tickets to try and find the ace of spades hidden inside one of 52 envelopes. If the card is not found during the weekly draw, the prize money grows for the following week. Weekly draws take place every Thursday at 7:45 p.m. at the legion hall at 286 Front Street North, with tickets available at the legion or at Bad Dog Sarnia, a bar and grill located at 229 Christina Street North.
The fundraiser has become a major source of support for the community, with the 2024 campaign raising $2.1 million. From those funds, $506,000 was donated in September 2025 to 35 local groups, including the Bluewater Health Foundation and Habitat for Humanity Sarnia-Lambton. Other organizations like Community Living Sarnia-Lambton also received support from the previous year’s proceeds.
Last year, local resident and 1st Hussars veteran Jack Swanson won a grand prize of $718,154.50 after picking the correct envelope. The lottery follows rules set by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to ensure the game is fair. Money raised also helps the legion pay for building repairs, including new heating and cooling systems and accessibility upgrades at its local facility.
