50/50 Digital Raffle, explained
A 50/50 raffle splits the pot down the middle: half goes to one drawn winner, half goes to the organization. Running it digitally removes the cash box, the paper ticket rolls, the volunteer standing at the gate, and the reconciliation night that follows. Entries start at $10, larger amounts include bonus entries, the running pot is visible to everyone, and the draw date is published up front. Because it is a game of chance, this program is offered only where state law permits it and where the organization holds any required registration or license.
- Split
- 50 / 50
- Half to the drawn winner, half to the organization.
- Entry
- From $10
- Larger amounts include bonus entries, disclosed before purchase.
- Records
- Automatic
- Every entry, amount, and attribution is logged — no cash box.
- Availability
- Where permitted
- Subject to state law and any required license or registration.
How It Works
Start To Finish.
Each stage below shows what happens, why it matters, and who is responsible for it.
Eligibility is confirmed
OrganizationBefore anything is scheduled, the organization confirms the raffle is permitted in its state and that any required registration is in place.
This is a legal gate, not a formality. Charitable gaming rules differ sharply by state, and the organization is responsible for its own registration and reporting obligations.
The draw is scheduled
OrganizationThe organization sets the entry window and the draw date, and both appear publicly on the campaign page.
A published close time is what creates the final-days surge. Supporters see a countdown rather than an open-ended request.
Supporters buy entries
SupporterEntries start at $10, with bonus entries on larger amounts shown clearly before payment.
Everything happens on a phone, so entries can be bought from the stands, the couch, or another state — a reach a paper roll at the gate can never match.
The pot grows in public
Local PerxThe running total updates as entries come in, and everyone sees the same number.
A visible, rising pot is the mechanism that drives the last 48 hours. It gives participants something new to share every day of the window.
The draw is held
Organization + Local PerxA winner is drawn on the announced date and notified in the app.
Because every entry is recorded digitally, the entrant list is complete and auditable — there is no box of stubs to trust.
The split is settled
OrganizationThe winner receives half the pot and the organization keeps the other half.
The organization retains the records it needs for any reporting its state requires of charitable gaming activity.
For The Organization
Why It Works For The Program.
What the organization actually gets out of running this alongside the other three programs.
No cash handling at all
No paper rolls, no cash box, no volunteer counting bills at 11pm, and no gap between what was sold and what was deposited.
Urgency you cannot manufacture elsewhere
A pot that grows in public with a published close time creates a genuine reason to act today rather than eventually.
Reaches far beyond the gym
Out-of-town family, alumni, and friends can all enter from a phone, which is impossible with tickets sold at the door.
Complete, auditable records
Every entry, amount, and attribution is logged automatically, which matters when a state requires reporting on charitable gaming.
Pairs naturally with game nights
A QR code on the scoreboard or program turns an existing crowd into entries without staffing a table.
No cost if it does not sell
There is nothing printed and nothing purchased in advance, so a slow window costs the organization nothing but attention.
Why Supporters Say Yes
- Digital entries — no paper stub to keep track of or lose
- Watch the pot grow in real time as the window closes
- Bonus entries on larger amounts, disclosed before purchase
- Enter from anywhere, not just from inside the venue
- Winner announced on a published date and notified in the app
Where The Money Goes
- The organization keeps half of the total pot.
- The other half is awarded to the drawn winner.
- Payment processing of 3.5% + $0.40 per transaction is shown before payment.
- Entries are credited to the student or team whose link was used.
The Numbers
How the split works
An illustrative example using a sample pot. Actual totals depend entirely on how many entries are purchased.
- Total entries purchased (sample pot)
- $4,000.00
- Winner's half
- $2,000.00
- Organization's half
- $2,000.00
- Payment processing
- 3.5% + $0.40 per transaction
A sample pot for illustration only. Local Perx does not project, promise, or advertise raffle totals, and availability depends on state law.
Launch & Rules
What It Takes To Go Live.
A short setup path, plus the terms and approvals an organization should understand before it starts.
Setup Path
- 1
Verify state eligibility
Confirm charitable raffles are permitted and that any registration or license is current before scheduling.
- 2
Pick a draw date with an audience
Anchor the close to a game, concert, or banquet where the announcement can be made live.
- 3
Publish the rules
Entry window, draw date, notification method, and any age restriction, all stated plainly on the page.
- 4
Plan the final 48 hours
Schedule the reminder messages before the window opens, not while it is closing.
Terms, Approvals, And Limits
- Offered only where permitted by state law and where the organization holds any required license or registration.
- The organization is responsible for its own charitable gaming registration, rules, and reporting.
- Age eligibility for entrants is governed by the applicable state law.
- Bonus entry structures are disclosed to the supporter before purchase.
- The draw date and notification method are published before the entry window opens.
Program terms, revenue shares, pricing, and availability are confirmed during organization onboarding. All figures on this page are illustrative samples, not projections. The 50/50 digital raffle is offered only where permitted by state law and required licensing.
Playbook
How The Strongest Campaigns Run It.
Practical guidance from how this program is designed to be used.
Keep the window short
A tight window concentrates attention. Long raffles flatten out and the pot stalls in the middle weeks.
Announce the pot daily near the close
The number itself is the content. A rising figure gives participants something fresh to post without writing anything.
Draw it live
A live draw at a game or banquet turns the close into an event and seeds the next campaign.
Show the bonus math
Supporters step up when they can see exactly what extra entries a larger amount produces.
Questions
Common Questions.
The Other Three
They Run Side By Side.
Ready When You Are
Add 50/50 Digital Raffle to your campaign.
Every organization gets all four programs from day one — no tiers, no add-ons.