In the United States laws regarding raffles are decided upon by state governments just as other types of games of chance.
In the United States raffle laws vary considerably by state. Some states define charitable raffles as equal to lotteries and therefore have deemed them illegal. Other states allow raffles for charities but do not have [...]
There are key pieces of information that need to be on raffle tickets. There needs to be a section for the purchaser to fill out which will then be put in the drawing container (or raffle drum). The ticket needs to require the purchaser’s name, address, and phone number. You may wish to [...]
Some states allow raffles while others do not.
Some states require that you submit a registration form in advance. Other states require a filing fee. It is important to research the laws that apply to the state where the raffle will be taking place.
Some cities, counties/parishes also have additional laws on the books that [...]
The raffle drum is the container that holds the remitted portion of the raffle ticket. These are the tickets that have the buyer’s information. Most groups want to purchase a nice raffle drum in order to make the drawing first fair and above board, and secondly for dramatic effect. It’s fun to watch the presenters [...]
The amount that you charge for raffle tickets depends on the value of the prizes offered.
For low value items such as gift baskets, $1 per ticket is normal.
For mid level value items such as televisions and some travel, $5 per ticket is normal.
For the largest value prizes automobiles, boats, or large travel prizes $10-$20 per [...]
Having raffle prizes that are enticing to potential buyers is very important. So how do you get raffle prizes?
1. Donations from people you know
The best way to start is to survey the members of your organization. Every member could possibly have something of value to contribute to the prize pool. And if not, they [...]
No. In the vast majority of cases, raffles must benefit a legally registered non-profit, charitable agency. Contests sponsored by a for-profit businesses, individual or government would either be defined as a lottery (if a ticket purchase is required) or a sweepstakes (if no purchase is necessary). There are other laws that govern these two [...]
Raffle ticket software provides the attractive look of commercially printed tickets at an affordable price. These programs will allow you to make your own custom raffle tickets.
The raffle ticket software will allow you to design the look of the tickets. You can customize the ticket by adding the name of the organization, prize details and [...]
When planning a raffle the prizes that will be offered are one of the most important considerations. When people are asked if they would like to buy a raffle ticket they will want to know what the prize is. It should be something that they would like to win. Prizes should appeal [...]
The simplest definition of a raffle is a contest in which participants purchase a ticket or “chance” at winning a prize. Each ticket normally has two parts. The person buying the ticket keeps one half and the other half, which has the purchaser’s contact information, goes into a pool with all the other [...]