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.

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.

How much does a raffle ticket cost?

Tickets are $150 each, 3-packs for $400, or 5-packs for $550.

How many raffle tickets can I buy?

You may buy as many tickets as you like.

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 Dream House or a $2,000,000 are based on the number of tickets sold. If all tickets are sold the odds of winner the Grand Prize are 1 in 85,000. There are over 4,250 other prizes also available making the odds of winning a prize 1 in 20.

How many prizes are awarded?

4,250 prizes are awarded including the grand prize dream house, vehicles, vacations, and gift cards.

What are the Early Bird Drawings?

There are two Early Bird Drawings. This is meant to encourage people 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.

Can you tell me more about Early Bird Drawing 1?

• All tickets purchased by February 11, 2022 will be entered into the Early Bird Drawing 1. The Early Bird Drawing will take place on February 25, 2022.
• Prize: Winner's choice between a Lucid Air Pure plus $25,000 bonus cash or a Mercedes Sprinter Van Custom Conversion or $100,000 cash.

Can you tell me more about Early Bird Drawing 2?

• All tickets purchased by March 11, 2022 will be entered into the Early Bird Drawing 2. The Early Bird Drawing 2 will take place on March 25, 2022.
• Prize: Winner's choice between a BMW X5, Vacation to New Zealand (16 days, 15 nights) or $50,000 cash.

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
• Add-on tickets are one for $25, 3-pack for $60 or 6-pack for $100.
  • Drawing Date: Wednesday, January 19, 2022 @ 12pm
    Purchase Deadline: Friday, January 14, 2022
  • Drawing Date: Wednesday, January 26, 2022 @ 12pm
    Purchase Deadline: Friday, January 21, 2022
  • Drawing Date: Wednesday, February 2, 2022 @ 12pm
    Purchase Deadline: Friday, January 28, 2022
  • Drawing Date: Wednesday, February 9, 2022 @ 12pm
    Purchase Deadline: Friday, February 4, 2022
  • Drawing Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2022 @ 12pm
    Purchase Deadline: Friday, February 11, 2022
  • Drawing Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2022 @ 12pm
    Purchase Deadline: Friday, February 18, 2022
  • Drawing Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2022 @ 12pm
    Purchase Deadline: Friday, February 25, 2022
  • Drawing Date: Wednesday, March 9, 2022 @ 12pm
    Purchase Deadline: Friday, March 4, 2022
  • Drawing Date: Wednesday, March 16, 2022 @ 12pm
    Purchase Deadline: Friday, March 11, 2022
  • Drawing Date: Wednesday, March 23, 2022 @ 12pm
    Purchase Deadline: Friday, March 18, 2022
  • Drawing Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2022 @ 12pm
    Purchase Deadline: Friday, March 25, 2022
  • Drawing Date: Wednesday, April 6, 2022 @ 12pm
    Purchase Deadline: Friday, April 1, 2022
  • Drawing Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2022 @ 12pm
    Purchase Deadline: Friday, April 8, 2022
  • Drawing Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2022 @ 12pm
    Purchase Deadline: Friday, April 15, 2022
  • Drawing Date: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 @ 12pm
    Purchase Deadline: Friday, April 22, 2022
• 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.

What is the 50/50 Add-On Drawing?

• 50/50 Add-On Prize: Winner will be awarded half the jackpot of the 50/50 Add-On Drawing.
• 50/50 Add-On Tickets are one for $25, 3-pack for $60 or 6-pack for $100.
• 50/50 Add-On Purchase Deadline: April 22, 2022
• 50/50 Add-On Drawing: May 6, 2022
• The prize will be awarded at Grand Prize Drawing.

Who benefits from this raffle?

The prize winners as well as Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver.

When does the raffle start and when does it end?

The raffle begins on January 3, 2022 and ticket sales end on April 22, 2022.

When will the prize drawings be held?

• The Early Bird Drawing 1 will be held on February 25, 2022.
• The Early Bird Drawing 2 will be held on March 25, 2022.
• The Grand Prize Drawing will be held on May 6, 2022.

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 this website shortly after the drawing.

Who can buy a raffle ticket?

Any person 18 years of age or older is eligible to enter the raffle. BGCMD 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 January 3 and February 4, any multi-pack order received that uses the promo code DREAM10 during an order will receive a 4-pack for $400 or a 7-pack for $550.
• Between February 12 and March 4, any multi-pack order received that uses the promo code DREAM20 during an order will receive a 4-pack for $400 or a 7-pack for $550.
• Between March 12 and April 15, any multi-pack order received that uses the promo code DREAM30 during an order will receive a 4-pack for $400 or a 7-pack for $550.
• 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 a 4-pack or 7-pack 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.

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 BGCMD 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 BGCMD 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.