It has been an eventful week for Curtis Geiger from Calgary. Geiger was thrilled to discover that the 50/50 ticket he bought on July 11 at the Calgary Stampede rodeo was a winning ticket valued at $125,150. His initial reaction was one of disbelief, and he even had a co-worker double-check the numbers for him.
Geiger immediately reached out to the Calgary Stampede to claim his prize, but unfortunately, he received a response informing him that the 48-hour window to claim the prize had expired and all prizes had been either claimed or were no longer available.
Expressing his disappointment, Geiger mentioned feeling regret for missing the claim window and frustration towards the organization. The Calgary Stampede explained that their lottery is conducted under the guidelines set by Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) and must adhere strictly to the rules, which include the 48-hour claim period.
Despite Geiger’s argument that the ticket did not specify the time limit for claiming the prize, the Calgary Stampede states that the rules and FAQs clearly outline the 48-hour window for claiming prizes. Geiger believes the timeframe is too short and questions the handling of unclaimed prize funds.
Legal expert Farhad Shekib suggests that Geiger may have a potential breach of contract case, emphasizing the importance of clearly communicating time limits to ticket purchasers. Geiger is now contemplating legal action and aims to raise awareness to prevent similar situations for others in the future.
Geiger’s story serves as a cautionary tale highlighting the significance of understanding the terms and conditions associated with lottery tickets to avoid missing out on potential winnings.