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Should I put the winning raffle ticket back in the box for the next prize?

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No. Nobody likes seeing a person win twice with only one ticket. Even if the chances are unlikely, it's very unsatisfying to other people who have purchased a ticket.

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Can the person running the raffle be in the drawing?

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Generally no, people could accuse you of cheating if you win, but if it is your raffle, you get to make up the rules!

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What is needed for a school trip's fundraising raffle?

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You will need prizes that adults are into, so you get a wider audience.

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How can I legally hold a raffle for no particular reason other than to sell things?

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Running any type of raffle requires a license from your state government and the entity running it to be a nonprofit organization.

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While sitting outside a store, are you allowed to call out to customers to buy a raffle ticket if you have a license?

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This involves an agreement with the shop owner. You should ask the them.

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Can a person raffle off his own product?

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Yes, as long as he's abiding by any laws/rules set down by the government.

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If I get someone's ticket after they've left, do I win the prize or do they?

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If the ticket holder gave you the ticket to keep, then you would get the prize. If they gave you the ticket to hold for them during the raffle, then the prize belongs to them.

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Can a raffle let the same person win first and second place?

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Some do, some don't. It's up to those running the raffle to decide.

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If I hold a raffle in the UK and no one claims the prize, how long do I have to wait before I can offer the same prize in another raffle?

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It's up to you. You can state that in your raffle rules, just make it very clear to the people as you sell tickets too.

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How much should I sell the tickets for?

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Usually they go for about $1, $2 at most. You could also have a special deal, like 10 tickets for $9.

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When drawing a raffle ticket for the top prizes, is there any special order they should be drawn in?

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Usually it goes from "last place" (smallest prize) to "first place" (largest prize).

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Should I require that the winner be present to get their prize?

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It's your call! Requiring a person's presence does make the drawing easier though.

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Can the person organizing a raffle hand out prizes in an order that they see fit?

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You may do it as you see fit; there are really no rules to that part. It is customary, though, to hand out prizes as the winners win.

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Can the caller at a raffle buy their own tickets?

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Yes, but that's generally discouraged.

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How long must the tickets be kept after the drawing has taken place?

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You decide; this part is completely up to you.

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Does the ticket purchaser have to answer a question to qualify?

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No, that is not how a raffle works. You may be thinking of a lottery.

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Can I disclose the names of the raffle winners to the public?

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You should ask the winners before releasing anything. They might not want you to, but it depends on the person.

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Can an organization back out of a raffle if the ticket sales are too low?

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You'd have to refund all ticket sales, but as long as you give the people their money back, I see no issues!

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Should non-sold numbers be included in a raffle drawing?

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No, this takes away the purpose of selling tickets. Or it just make the selection process take longer, since the unsold tickets don't have anyone to collect them.

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We use numbered raffle tickets. The winning ticket is drawn from a drum. Should the buyers be allowed to separate their own tickets and put them in the drum?

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No; for fairness, you should tear them yourself for consistency and to ensure nobody resorts to unfair tactics.

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If I sell a strip for £1, should I separate the strip and give the buyer 5 chances to win or is it legal to keep the strip intact so that the buyer has only 1 chance to win?

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Keeping the strip intact would invalidate purchasing the strip in the first place. If they only wanted one chance to win they would have purchased one ticket, not 5. You could be accused of fraud. But regardless of the legality, it's certainly intentionally deceitful.

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At a raffle, should the high prize or the low prize be picked first?

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The high prize. That way the winners of the lower prizes won't be upset that they could've won something better.

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Should I have two people involved in drawing the winning tickets?

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You make the rules you choose! Most only have one but it's your choice, just have fun with it.

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