New Waterford Jig the Joker: Jackpot & Draw Day
By Avery Chase Ellis · Last verified Oct 19, 2026 · Checked at the source
$2,000 Progressive jackpot As published Oct 19, 2026 | ||
— Weekly prize | — Week | 45 of 52 Cards left |
Wednesdays Draws | Wednesday Oct 21,2026 Next draw | Oct 19, 2026 Last checked |
New Waterford Jig the Joker is a licensed Chase the Ace charity lottery in New Waterford, Nova Scotia, raising money for New Waterford & District Community Centre. About the cause: Supports the New Waterford community centre. Here's the current jackpot, how many cards are left and when the draws happen, checked against the lottery’s official website.
How close is the Ace?
7 drawn · 45 still in the deck, one of them the Ace of Spades.
Each unopened envelope has a 1-in-45 chance of being the Ace. That's separate from your chance of having your ticket drawn, which depends on how many tickets are sold that week. A small deck doesn't make your ticket more likely to win.
The details
| Ticket prices | 3 for $5 (checked Oct 6, 2026) |
| Where to buy | In person |
| Supports | New Waterford & District Community Centre |
| Official page | www.nwrink.ca/jig-the-joker.html |
How Chase the Ace works
1 Buy a ticket Pick one of the numbered envelopes still in play. Each hides one card from a 52-card deck. | 2 One ticket is drawn That ticket wins the weekly prize. | 3 Open the envelope The Ace of Spades wins the progressive jackpot and ends the round. Any other card is removed and the jackpot keeps growing. |
Prize splits vary by licence and are set in the official rules. Full guide: how Chase the Ace works.
Who can play
Lotteries in Nova Scotia are licensed by the NS AGFT. You generally need to be physically in Nova Scotia when you buy and meet the age limit in the lottery's rules (18+ or 19+). Always confirm the jackpot and draw time on the official page before you buy.
Play for the cause, within a limit
Charity lotteries are still gambling. Set a budget before you buy and never chase a growing pot. Free, confidential help is available from your provincial problem-gambling line. More: responsible gambling resources.
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Play the Ace doesn't sell tickets or run this lottery. Figures change as tickets sell; the official page is always the final word.
