One woman’s desire to grant a fortunate individual her CA$1.7-million house in Millarville is currently being reviewed by the Alberta Gaming Liquor, and Cannabis in relation to its legality and true nature. Alla Wagner pointed out that upon creating the essay contest she had ensured that it is all according to the provincial regulations and there are no violations.
Several weeks back one announcement became viral with its generous characteristic. A woman from Millarville, Alberta announced she is willing to give her home away to the person who writes the most convincing and heartfelt essay expressing how they envision their life as the owner of this very house. People have the opportunity to win the CA$1.7-million house if they manage to point out how living in the new house in this picturesque area would make life better for them.
AGLC Did Not Issue Raffle License
People have the freedom to write a short poem, or a more detailed essay, using their potential to the fullest. Entry fee for the contest amounts to CA$25 which would be used for covering the taxes for sending the letters. What should be pointed out is that the contest does not feature any element of chance, as the eventual winner of the house would not be chosen at a random principle.
Instead, Mrs. Wagner is going to read through all letters and pick the one that pulls at her heartstrings the most. This was one of the obligatory conditions which would guarantee that the contest does not breach any existing gaming regulations in Alberta to the likes of the Alberta Gaming, Liquor, and Cannabis Act. Now it became clear that the gambling corporation overseeing the field is going to conduct an extensive review into the creative writing contest.
Alberta Gaming, Liquor, and Cannabis is going to look into the real nature of the contest with the help of its integrated investigation team which sees collaboration between the lottery regulator and police officers. With their joint efforts, the contest will be inspected, as there are now thousands of people willing to participate in the contest and soon move into the spacious house.
RCMP Investigates Fraud Attempt
This was an unexpected turn of events for the owner Mrs. Wagner, as she pointed out that the entire process has been run through with the lottery regulator of the province. The review is in progress, but the owner was never notified that there is any suspicion of it being illegal in any manner. The entire process was consulted with the corporation and no raffle license was issued.
She said that the AGLC informed her there is no need for raffle licensing. Furthermore, she also came to an understanding that this is not in regulator’s jurisdiction. The last days of January saw her reach out to the RCMP, as the contest saw fraud attempts in relation to it.
Apparently, individuals came up with the idea that they could scam participants out of their mandatory entry fee by impersonating her. In this sense, the mounties do not investigate Mrs. Wagner, but her complaint. Regardless of the controversy swirling around, she is willing to change one participant’s life.
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