Can You Sell Raffle Tickets Online?
Selling raffle tickets online is regulated almost everywhere, and in many places only qualified charities can do it. A business generally can't.
Texas is an example. Under the Charitable Raffle Enabling Act, only a qualified religious society, volunteer fire department, volunteer emergency medical service or qualified nonprofit organisation can run a raffle. In Tennessee, the Secretary of State says only approved 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(19) organisations can hold one.
If you're a business, consider a sweepstakes, where entry is free, or a skill contest. If you want to reward purchases, offer a free alternative so nobody pays only for a chance.
In Gleam, you can:
- Reward a purchase with a Custom Action, and switch on A Purchase or Donation is Required to Complete This Action so we add a free entry alternative to your Terms
- Use other entry methods that don't cost anything
We don't process ticket sales or issue raffle licences. If you want to run a charity raffle, check the rules in your state or country first.
This isn't legal advice.
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See also: Article #4394