Event Management
Understanding In-Venue and Online Raffle Sales
In-Venue Charitable Raffles at Licensed Events
Charitable raffles are commonly conducted in-venue at licensed events, where ticket sales take place within a defined physical location approved by the applicable provincial gaming regulator. These raffles are typically conducted by volunteers acting on behalf of the licensed charitable organization, rather than by the venue or any commercial operator.
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In-venue raffles allow charities to engage participants directly while maintaining the geographic and operational boundaries required under raffle licensing conditions.
Raffle Technology Designed for Volunteer-Led Sales
Traditional in-venue raffles relied on manual ticket handling and physical draw containers. While still permitted in some contexts, these methods can be operationally intensive and difficult to manage or audit at scale.
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Modern raffle technology can support volunteer-led ticket sales by helping charities:
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Issue tickets securely within the licensed venue
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Track ticket sales and jackpot totals in real time
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Maintain accurate records for post-raffle reporting and audit
All technology configurations must reflect the approved rules of play, including ticket pricing, sales limits, draw timing, and geographic restrictions.
In-Venue and Online Raffles Work Best Together
Historically, in-venue raffle sales led by charity volunteers have produced strong participation because they involve direct, proactive engagement with attendees. Volunteers are able to explain the raffle, answer questions, and invite participation in real time, which often results in higher immediate ticket sales than relying solely on passive online promotion.
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Online ticket sales, when permitted under the raffle license, can complement in-venue efforts rather than replace them. A strong base of visible in-person sales—such as a growing jackpot total displayed within the venue—can encourage additional participation from supporters who prefer to purchase tickets online.
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When structured appropriately, volunteer-led in-venue sales and online ticket access work together, allowing charities to engage different participant preferences while remaining within licensed conditions.
Transparency and Participant Engagement In-Venue
In-venue raffles often rely on visible progress to encourage participation. When approved as part of the licensed raffle, real-time jackpot displays and sales totals may be shown within the venue to support transparency and participant confidence.
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Clear communication of raffle rules, eligibility, and draw procedures helps ensure participants understand how the raffle operates and how proceeds support the charitable purpose.
Technology Supports — It Does Not Replace — Licensing
While raffle technology can assist with in-venue and online operations, it does not replace regulatory oversight. Licensing authority remains with the provincial gaming regulator, and the charitable organization remains responsible as the license holder.
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Volunteers conduct ticket sales under the authority of the charity, and all raffle activity must comply with the conditions of the issued license.
A Responsible Role for In-Venue Raffle Technology
Tap 50:50 supports licensed in-venue charitable raffles by providing raffle technology designed to align with approved rules of play and regulatory requirements. Our systems are implemented only where local licensing conditions are met, with a primary focus on Canada and limited use cases in select U.S. and European jurisdictions.
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The role of raffle technology is not to expand sales beyond licensed boundaries, but to support accuracy, transparency, and integrity in volunteer-led charitable fundraising.