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50/50 Raffle Calculator

See the pot, the winner's payout, and what your organization keeps from a 50/50 raffle — and how many tickets you'd need to sell to hit your goal.

Your organization keeps$500winner takes $500
Total pot (ticket sales)$1,000
Winner's 50% payout$500
Your 50% take$500
Tickets to sell
800

In a 50/50 raffle the winner takes half the pot and your organization keeps the rest. Sell tickets, draw a winner, and pay out — all tracked in VenueFuze.

50/50 raffles — FAQ

How does a 50/50 raffle work?

Everyone buys tickets into a single pot. At the draw, one winning ticket is picked: the winner takes half the pot and your organization keeps the other half. The more tickets sold, the bigger both halves.

How many raffle tickets do I need to sell?

Because your org keeps half of every ticket, divide your net goal by half the ticket price. This calculator does it for you — enter a goal and it shows the tickets to sell.

Are 50/50 raffles legal?

Raffle rules vary by state and locality — many require a nonprofit registration or license, and some restrict online sales. Check your local gaming/charitable-raffle regulations before you run one.

Can VenueFuze run the raffle?

Yes — sell numbered raffle entries (single tickets or bundles), draw a winner, and record the payout, alongside your tickets, auction, and donations in one platform paid to your own processor.

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