Smack the Jack (Brandon Seniors for Seniors)
By Avery Chase Ellis · Last verified Oct 19, 2026 · Checked at the source
$250,820 Progressive jackpot As published Oct 19, 2026 | ||
— Weekly prize | 16 Week | 39* of 54 Cards left |
— Draws | October 21, 2026 Next draw | Oct 19, 2026 Last checked |
*Calculated from the organiser's published draws.
Smack the Jack (Brandon Seniors for Seniors) is a licensed Chase the Ace charity lottery in Brandon, Manitoba, raising money for Brandon Seniors for Seniors. About the cause: 40% of sales support seniors' services in Brandon. 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?
15 drawn · 39 still in the deck, one of them the Ace of Spades.
Each unopened envelope has a 1-in-39 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 | 1 for $5 / 3 for $10 / 8 for $20 / 25 for $50 (checked Oct 6, 2026) |
| Where to buy | Online + in person |
| Supports | Brandon Seniors for Seniors |
| Licence | 4474-RF-52100 · LGCA |
| Official page | smackthejack.ca |
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 Manitoba are licensed by the LGCA. You generally need to be physically in Manitoba 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.
