Saint John Chase the Ace: Jackpot & Draw Day
By Avery Chase Ellis · Last verified Oct 19, 2026 · Checked at the source
— Progressive jackpot | ||
— Weekly prize | — Week | — Cards left |
Thursdays · 8:00pm Draws | — Next draw | Oct 19, 2026 Last checked |
Saint John Chase the Ace is a licensed Chase the Ace charity lottery in Saint John, New Brunswick, raising money for Canada Games Aquatic Centre, Imperial Theatre & Saint John Arts Centre. About the cause: Three Saint John venues share proceeds for recreation, wellness, arts and culture programs. Here's the current jackpot, how many cards are left and when the draws happen, checked against the lottery’s official website.
The details
| Ticket prices | $5 for 1 / $10 for 3 / $20 for 7 (checked Oct 6, 2026) |
| Where to buy | Online + in person |
| Supports | Canada Games Aquatic Centre, Imperial Theatre & Saint John Arts Centre |
| Licence | 0048215 56 000 |
| Official page | www.aquatics.nb.ca/about/chase-the-ace |
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 New Brunswick are licensed by the provincial gaming regulator. You generally need to be physically in New Brunswick 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.
