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?

• Raffle Tickets are one for $150, 3-packs for $400, and 5-packs for $550
• Weekly Add-On Tickets are one for $25, 3-packs for $60, and 6-packs for $100
• 50/50 Add-On Tickets are one for $25, 3-packs for $60, and 6-packs for $100
• A Value Pack is available for purchase and includes a 7-pack of Raffle Tickets and a 12-pack of Weekly Add-On Tickets for $700
• A Super Value Pack is available for purchase and includes a 7-pack of Raffle Tickets, a 12-pack of Weekly Add-On Tickets, and a 20-pack of 50/50 Add-On Tickets for $950
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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 2,000 other prizes also available making the odds of winning a prize at least 1 in 20.

How many prizes are awarded?

2,000 prizes are awarded including the Grand Prize, vehicles, vacations, and gift cards.

What are the Early Bird Drawings?

There are two Early Bird Drawings. 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?

• All tickets purchased by February 14, 2025, will be entered into Early Bird Drawing 1. The drawing will take place on February 26, 2025.
• Prize: Winner's choice between a Mercedes Sprinter Van Custom Conversion, a Rivian R1S, or $100,000 cash.
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Can you tell me more about Early Bird Drawing 2?

• All tickets purchased by March 14, 2025, will be entered into Early Bird Drawing 2. The drawing will take place on March 26, 2025.
• Prize: Winner's choice between a Ford F150, a Vacation to New Zealand and Melanesia, or $50,000 cash.
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What are the Add-On Weekly Drawings?

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Dream House Raffle participants who purchase at least one raffle ticket are eligible to purchase an Add-On ticket in the Add-On Weekly Drawings.
• All weekly drawings will be held at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Main Office, 2017 W. 9th Avenue, Denver, CO.
• Weekly Add-On Tickets are one for $25, 3-packs for $60, and 6-packs for $100.
  • Purchase Deadline: Friday, January 24, 2025
    Drawing Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 @ 9:00 AM
  • Purchase Deadline: Friday, January 31, 2025
    Drawing Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 @ 9:00 AM
  • Purchase Deadline: Friday, February 7, 2025
    Drawing Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 @ 9:00 AM
  • Purchase Deadline: Friday, February 14, 2025
    Drawing Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 @ 9:00 AM
  • Purchase Deadline: Friday, February 21, 2025
    Drawing Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 @ 9:00 AM
  • Purchase Deadline: Friday, February 28, 2025
    Drawing Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 @ 9:00 AM
  • Purchase Deadline: Friday, March 7, 2025
    Drawing Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 @ 9:00 AM
  • Purchase Deadline: Friday, March 14, 2025
    Drawing Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 @ 9:00 AM
  • Purchase Deadline: Friday, March 21, 2025
    Drawing Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 @ 9:00 AM
  • Purchase Deadline: Friday, March 28, 2025
    Drawing Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 @ 9:00 AM
  • Purchase Deadline: Friday, April 4, 2025
    Drawing Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 @ 9:00 AM
  • Purchase Deadline: Friday, April 11, 2025
    Drawing Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 @ 9:00 AM
  • Purchase Deadline: Friday, April 18, 2025
    Drawing Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 @ 9:00 AM
  • Purchase Deadline: Friday, April 25, 2025
    Drawing Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 @ 9:00 AM
  • Purchase Deadline: Friday, May 2, 2025
    Drawing Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 @ 9:00 AM
• The prize for each of the weekly drawings is $10,000 cash.
• All Add-On tickets purchased prior to each of the weekly drawing Add-On Ticket Deadlines are eligible for that drawing as well as all subsequent weekly drawings, even if the ticket is a weekly drawing winner. Orders must be received by the Friday before each drawing date. Add-On Tickets must be ordered in conjunction with a raffle ticket. Add-On orders will not be accepted after the original raffle ticket order. Only one method of payment and only one mailing address are permitted. An individual can purchase as many Add-On tickets as he or she may wish. There is no limit on the maximum number of Add-On tickets that may be sold.
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What is the 50/50 Add-On Drawing?

• 50/50 Add-On Prize: The winner will be awarded half the jackpot of the 50/50 Add-On Drawing.
• 50/50 Add-On Tickets are one for $25, 3-packs for $60, and 6-packs for $100.
• 50/50 Add-On Purchase Deadline: May 2, 2025
• 50/50 Add-On Drawing: May 16, 2025
• The prize will be awarded at Grand Prize Drawing.
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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, 2025 and ticket sales end on May 2, 2025.
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When will the prize drawings be held?

• The Early Bird Drawing 1 will be held on February 26, 2025.
• The Early Bird Drawing 2 will be held on March 26, 2025.
• The Grand Prize Drawing will be held on May 16, 2025.
• The 50/50 Add-On Drawing will be held on May 16, 2025.
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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?

• Yes. Between 1/2/2025 and 2/7/2025, any multi-pack order received that uses the promo code DREAM10 during an order will receive a 4-pack of Raffle Tickets for $400, a 7-pack of Raffle Tickets for $550, a Value Pack with an 8-pack of Raffle Tickets and a 14-pack of Weekly Add-On Tickets for $700, or a Super Value Pack with an 8-pack of Raffle Tickets and a 14-pack of Weekly Add-On Tickets and a 23-pack of 50/50 Add-On Tickets for $950.
• Between 2/15/2025 and 3/7/2025, any multi-pack order received that uses the promo code DREAM20 during an order will receive a 4-pack of Raffle Tickets for $400, a 7-pack of Raffle Tickets for $550, a Value Pack with an 8-pack of Raffle Tickets and a 14-pack of Weekly Add-On Tickets for $700, or a Super Value Pack with an 8-pack of Raffle Tickets and a 14-pack of Weekly Add-On Tickets and a 23-pack of 50/50 Add-On Tickets for $950.
• Between 3/15/2025 and 4/25/2025, any multi-pack order received that uses the promo code DREAM30 during an order will receive a 4-pack of Raffle Tickets for $400, a 7-pack of Raffle Tickets for $550, a Value Pack with an 8-pack of Raffle Tickets and a 14-pack of Weekly Add-On Tickets for $700, or a Super Value Pack with an 8-pack of Raffle Tickets and a 14-pack of Weekly Add-On Tickets and a 23-pack of 50/50 Add-On Tickets for $950.
• Multi-packs using promo codes must be purchased during the same order, using one method of payment, using the same name on each ticket and the same mailing address for each eligible ticket. Orders that do not use the aforementioned promo codes during the aforementioned dates, or orders that are received before or after the aforementioned dates are not eligible for increased pack sizes as noted above.

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.