How to Run a Fair Raffle

A practical guide to transparent random selection for small giveaways and events.

For a small raffle, the important things are a clear entry rule, a fixed participant list, a transparent selection method and a visible result. Check local laws and any rules that apply to your event before running a promotion.

Before you start

For a small raffle, the important things are a clear entry rule, a fixed participant list, a transparent selection method and a visible result. Check local laws and any rules that apply to your event before running a promotion. A practical guide to transparent random selection for small giveaways and events. A useful rule of thumb is to keep instructions short, give everyone a clear turn, and stop or change the activity when the group is no longer enjoying it.

For a random version, prepare the acceptable options in advance and use the TossUp tools to make the selection visible.

A simple approach

For a small raffle, the important things are a clear entry rule, a fixed participant list, a transparent selection method and a visible result. Check local laws and any rules that apply to your event before running a promotion. A practical guide to transparent random selection for small giveaways and events. A useful rule of thumb is to keep instructions short, give everyone a clear turn, and stop or change the activity when the group is no longer enjoying it.

For a random version, prepare the acceptable options in advance and use the TossUp tools to make the selection visible.

Keep the activity moving

For a small raffle, the important things are a clear entry rule, a fixed participant list, a transparent selection method and a visible result. Check local laws and any rules that apply to your event before running a promotion. A practical guide to transparent random selection for small giveaways and events. A useful rule of thumb is to keep instructions short, give everyone a clear turn, and stop or change the activity when the group is no longer enjoying it.

For a random version, prepare the acceptable options in advance and use the TossUp tools to make the selection visible.

Make it work for your group

For a small raffle, the important things are a clear entry rule, a fixed participant list, a transparent selection method and a visible result. Check local laws and any rules that apply to your event before running a promotion. A practical guide to transparent random selection for small giveaways and events. A useful rule of thumb is to keep instructions short, give everyone a clear turn, and stop or change the activity when the group is no longer enjoying it.

For a random version, prepare the acceptable options in advance and use the TossUp tools to make the selection visible.

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