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Frequently Asked Questions

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How long will it take to receive my ticket receipt?

If an e-mail address is provided at the time of purchase, ticket receipts are sent via email shortly after an order is processed. Ticket receipts may also be picked up in person from our Program Support Center, located at 2017 West 9th Ave, Denver, CO 80204. All tickets purchased before an entry deadline are included in a drawing even if the customer's portion of the ticket arrives after the drawing date. If a purchaser does not receive his/her unofficial raffle ticket as noted above, he or she should contact raffle@bgcmd.org.

How much does a raffle ticket cost?

How many raffle tickets can I buy?

You may buy as many tickets as you like.
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How many raffle tickets will be sold?

Only 85,000 tickets will be sold. The chances of winning are based on that number. If fewer tickets are sold, the chances of winning the Grand Prize and other prizes improve. Purchasing more than one ticket increases the chances of winning.

What are the odds of winning?

The odds of winning the Grand Prize are based on the number of tickets sold; if all tickets are sold the odds of winning the Grand Prize are 1 in 85,000. There are over 4,250 other prizes also available making the odds of winning a prize at least 1 in 20.

How many prizes are awarded?

4,250 prizes are awarded including the Grand Prize, vehicles, vacations, and gift cards.

What are the Early Bird Drawings?

There are two Early Bird Drawings. These are designed to encourage our buyers to purchase tickets sooner rather than later. If you purchase a ticket before an Early Bird Deadline, you are included in the Early Bird Drawing, the subsequent Early Bird Drawings, AND included in the Grand Prize Drawing. All tickets entered into the Early Bird Drawings, as well as Early Bird Drawing winners, are included in the Grand Prize Drawing. To view a list of past winners, please visit the Winners page.

Can you tell me more about Early Bird Drawing 1?

Can you tell me more about Early Bird Drawing 2?

What are the Add-On Weekly Drawings?

What is the 50/50 Add-On Drawing?

Who benefits from this raffle?

The prize winners as well as Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver!
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When does the raffle start and when does it end?

The raffle begins on January 2, 2024 and ticket sales end on April 19, 2024.
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When will the prize drawings be held?

Do I have to be present to win?

No.

How will the winners be notified?

Winners will be notified by phone or email based on the contact information provided at the time of ticket purchase. The winning names will also be posted on the Winners page of this website shortly after the drawing.

Who can buy a raffle ticket?

Any person 18 years of age or older residing in Colorado is eligible to enter the raffle. Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver employees are not eligible to win a prize. All federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply. The raffle is void where prohibited or restricted by law.

Are there discounts available?

Are raffle tickets tax-deductible?

No. The IRS does not allow raffle tickets to be a tax-deductible contribution.

Are raffle prizes considered income?

Yes. In addition, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver will withhold required federal taxes for all prizes of $5,000 or more in accordance with federal law and the organization will remit the balance of the cash prizes to the winner. All prize winners of $5,000 or more may be required to submit a W9 in order to be awarded the prize.

Is this Dream House Raffle legal?

Yes it is. Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver is licensed by the Colorado Secretary of State's Office, Licensing Division, to conduct this charitable raffle.

Are there legal rules and regulations?

Yes. They may be viewed under the Rules and Regulations section of this web site.

How do I redeem my prize?

Prize winners will be contacted according to the contact information provided at the time of ticket purchase. In addition to a list of winners posted on the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver raffle web site, a list of winners may be obtained from Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Raffle, 2017 West 9th Ave, Denver, CO 80204, within one week of the Grand Prize Drawing date.

How do I get more information on Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver?

Please visit www.bgcmd.org or call (303) 892-9200.

How can I make a tax-deductible contribution to Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver?

Please visit www.bgcmd.org/donate/ or call Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver to donate by phone at (303) 892-9200.

Still have questions about the raffle that aren't answered here?

Please visit the Rules and Regulations section of this web site or contact: raffle@bgcmd.org.

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