Online 50/50 Raffle
Tickets: Sales close · jackpot refreshes every 5 min
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Licence ended on . Ticket sales are no longer available. Past results remain published below. Thank you for supporting youth jazz in Niagara.
How it works
Step 1: Buy tickets
Confirm you’re 18+ and in Ontario, then buy securely on Rafflebox. Your ticket numbers arrive by email.
Step 2: Wait for the draw
The pot grows until sales close. Follow the jackpot here — it updates every five minutes.
Step 3: Check results
The winning number is drawn by certified RNG and posted here and on Rafflebox within 24 hours.
Step 4: Claim your prize
The winner is contacted directly and verified with government ID. Prizes are held for at least 6 months.
Past draws
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This is not a way to make money.
- Set spending limits before you buy — and keep them.
- Only spend what you can afford to lose.
- It’s a donation with a chance to win, not an income.
Questions
What is a 50/50 raffle?
A charity raffle where ticket sales build one pot. Half goes to a single winner; the other half funds Niagara Jazz Festival’s LIVE.LEARN.JAZZ youth program and master class series.
How do I buy tickets?
Press Buy Raffle Tickets, confirm you are 18 or older and physically in Ontario, and you’ll continue to Rafflebox, our licensed provider, to pay by credit or debit card. Your ticket numbers are emailed to you.
When is the draw?
The next draw is at at . Sales close .
Can I play if I’m outside Ontario?
No. Under our AGCO licence, tickets may only be sold to people who are 18+ and physically located in the Province of Ontario at the time of purchase, regardless of where they live. Rafflebox verifies location at checkout.
Is this legal?
Yes. Niagara Jazz Festival holds AGCO electronic raffle licence No. , valid until . Our Rules of Play are prepared for AGCO approval.
Where does the money go?
50% of the pot to the winner. The remaining 50% funds LIVE.LEARN.JAZZ — free youth workshops and the festival’s master class series across Niagara.
How is the winner chosen?
By a certified random number generator on Rafflebox at the published draw time. The winning ticket number, and the winner’s first name and city, are posted here within 24 hours.
What if I win?
We contact you directly using the details you gave Rafflebox. You’ll need to show government-issued photo ID to confirm you are 18+ and were in Ontario when you bought. Prizes are held for a minimum of 6 months.
Can I get a refund?
Raffle tickets are non-refundable once purchased, except where required by law or by AGCO if a draw is cancelled.
Can I set a limit on my spending?
Yes — please do. Decide a budget before you buy and stick to it. If gambling stops being fun, ConnexOntario is free and confidential at 1-866-531-2600. See our Responsible Gambling page.