The 50-50 Charity Raffle is a digital raffle held at major sporting events around Australia. But we sell more than just raffle tickets - we are proud to have helped raise millions of dollars for a broad variety of charities and community groups and help thousands of fans win great raffle prizes.

Raffles are conducted by the 50-50 Foundation, an ACNC registered charity. 50% of each raffle conducted will go to one prize winner. The remaining 50% will go to a good cause. You can see all of the raffle results and the total number of raffles conducted at www.5050charityraffle.com.au/results.

The 50-50 Foundation Limited as trustee for the 50-50 Foundation (ABN 92 944 713 763) is a registered charity that aims to transform the Australian fundraising landscape by providing cost efficient fundraising solutions to enable charities to focus on delivering better outcomes for their causes.

We do this by leveraging technology platforms and corporate partnerships to operate raffles and charitable lotteries that raise funds for charitable causes.

Since its establishment in 2012, the 50-50 Foundation has operated over 1,000 charity raffles and raised significant funds for hundreds of Australian charities. We are governed by a pro-bono board and do not profit from fundraising.

For more information please visit www.5050foundation.net.au

The 50-50 Foundation holds the following registrations and licences:

• Registered charity in Queensland under the Collections Act 1966 (Qld) (Charity number CH2306)
• Registered charitable institution in Queensland under Part 11A of the Taxation Administration Act 2001 (Qld) (the Act)
• Category 3 Charitable and Non-Profit Gaming Licence in Queensland under the Charitable and Non-Profit Gaming Act 1999 (Qld) to conduct the 50-50 Charity Raffle (Licence number 158466)
• Declared a Community and Charity Organisation in New South Wales and holds a NSW Office of Fair Trading Charity Fundraising Authority CFN/24414 under the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 (NSW)
• Declared a Community and Charitable Organisation in Victoria and holds a Victorian Office of Consumer Affairs declaration number 60205 under the Fundraising Act 1998 (Vic)
• Minor Gaming Permit (Number 84172) issued by the Tasmanian Liquor and Gaming Commission

Some of the costs of running the 50-50 Charity Raffle include the following:

• Technology costs
• Software and Hardware
• Licence and Government fees
• Insurance
• A small number of casuals are paid to coordinate the volunteers on game day
• Volunteer seller uniforms

The 50-50 Foundation receives generous support from both individuals and corporate organisations which enables us to operate very efficiently. We are lucky to be partnered with The Lottery Corporation's Charitable Games team and utilise technology and resources supplied by them.

In the past generous support via sponsorship, donations and pro-bono services has been provided by the following companies; Macquarie Group, Premium Funding, PwC, EY, Herbert Smith Freehills, King&Wood Mallesons, McCullough Robertson, Tatts Group, The Lottery Corporation, Wonderkarma, Follow, Evoke Communications, Creative Intersection, Trident Property Group, Apollo Property Group and Preston Accounting.

The 50-50 Foundation operates like a social enterprise. We do not profit from fundraising, our aim is to be self-sustaining to ensure maximum funds go to both winners and the charitable beneficiaries. To ensure we cover the basic costs listed above we might charge a small administration fee. This fee is either paid by a sponsor, the sporting organisation or deducted from the eligible beneficiary. It is free for charities to benefit from the raffle.

The Lottery Corporation has a dedicated team that is focused on fundraising activities for the not-for-profit sector including charities and sporting clubs. Utilising our expertise, we supply innovative products and technology solutions that are capable of making a real difference to charitable organisations in their fundraising endeavours. The team has access to internal technology and marketing resources, meaning that The Lottery Corporation helps to drive positive change within the community.

In order to keep our costs as low as possible we engage in an online environment where possible.
Please contact us via info@5050charityraffle.com.au

Facebook – www.facebook.com/5050charityraffle
Instagram – @5050charityraffle

50-50 Charity Raffle tickets will be issued digitally via email and/or sent via text message to your mobile phone.

We are legally required to collect your contact details. If you purchase ticket/s online, your ticket/s will be emailed to you. When we collect your details at an event or venue, your ticket/s will be emailed and/or sent via text message to your mobile phone. Most importantly, if you are the lucky winner, we will be able to contact you via phone immediately after the draw to organise your prize fulfillment.

Please contact one of the friendly sales staff immediately at the event or contact us via email: info@5050charityraffle.com.au

Some email providers like Yahoo and Gmail automatically block images and/or emails. If this is happening to you click the prompt at/near the top of the opened email which reads similar to: "Images are not displayed." There will be two options - "Display images below" or "Always display images from 50-50." Select either of these options to view the ticket image in the email.
Alternatively, click "view this email in your browser" at the top of the email to open the email in your browser.

Your odds of winning the prize money is directly related to the number of chances sold in each draw. If 15,000 tickets are sold and you have spent $5 and received 3 chances, the odds of winning are 1:5,000. As the draw increases in value throughout the event, your chances of winning decrease although the prize value increases.

You are required to present proof of your valid ticket purchase to collect the prize, so it is important you keep it in a safe place. Please check your ticket as soon as you purchase it and ask one of our friendly volunteers if you have any questions.

Under current Australian Government taxation legislation, the purchase of 50-50 Foundation tickets are classed as Art Union tickets and therefore not tax deductible.

For standard 50-50 Charity Raffles, prizes are as follows:

Queensland (QLD)
The winner will receive 50% of the gross proceeds in cash (to a maximum value of $100,000 cash)
New South Wales (NSW)
The winner will receive 50% of the gross proceeds in cash (to a maximum value of $30,000 cash)
South Australia (SA)
The winners will receive 50% of the gross proceeds in cash (to a maximum value of $7,500 cash)
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
ACT prize value maximum $10,000 (raffle capped at $20,000). The winner will receive 50% of the gross proceeds in cash to a maximum value of $10,000.
Victoria (VIC)
The winner will receive 50% of the gross proceeds gift voucher or gold bullion (as stipulated in the game day terms and conditions).

Queensland (QLD)
If the prize is not claimed within one year, we may apply the proceeds to the Foundation’s purposes.
New South Wales (NSW)
The period for claiming the prize is 90 days from the day the prize winner is declared. If the prize is not claimed within 90 days we may apply the proceeds to the Foundation’s purposes.
South Australia (SA)
The period for claiming the prize is 90 days from the day the prize winner is declared. If the prize is not claimed within 90 days we may apply to have the proceeds returned to the Foundation’s purposes as per the Office of Business Services, SA.

The winning ticket number will also be displayed on our website www.5050charityraffle.com.au and on various forms of social media following the draw. An email will also be sent to each customer post the draw announcing the winner. If possible the winning ticket number will be announced by loudspeaker and displayed on the events screen/s.

If you are the lucky winner please email the 50-50 Charity Raffle team via info@5050charityraffle.com.au.

Once your winning ticket has been verified and we have confirmed your bank account details, the prize money will be transferred to your nominated account within two weeks from the date of the draw.

Draws are conducted under the relevant State and Territory based licensing regulations by way of a random draw.

A 50-50 official who is not a ticket holder is responsible for the conduct and supervision of the draw. 50-50 Foundation has been granted approval of the Random Number Generator (RNG) and associated program under the Charitable and Non-Profit Gaming Act 1999 (Qld).

Software Approval Number: 112202
Software Version Number: 1.0
RNG Version Number: 2.3.2

If the draw is not able to be completed by the end of the particular event, 50-50 will do everything it can to make sure the draw is done as soon as practical following the event. If possible 50-50 will then announce and publish the winning ticket number via its normal means. If a failure does occur, please hold onto your ticket and be sure to check our website, follow us on social media or contact us via the details provided on this website. If for any reason any aspect of the competition is not capable of running as planned, including by reason of computer virus, telephone network failure, bugs, tampering, unauthorised intervention, fraud, technical failures or any cause beyond the control of 50-50, 50-50 may in its sole discretion cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the competition, or invalidate any affected entries, subject to the approval of the relevant authorities in each relevant State, if required.

No commissions are paid. Our friendly raffle sellers are giving their time on a voluntary basis. We may occasionally offer small non-cash prizes to create an experience and encourage some friendly competition amongst our volunteers. We operate with a small number of regular paid staff working (including game day coordinators) to ensure the day runs smoothly. Our partner organisations may also choose to pay some sales staff.

Offers to volunteer are most welcome. 50-50 volunteers must possess excellent social and managerial skills and perform the role efficiently, responsibly and with integrity. They are committed to social causes and community involvement and potentially keen sports followers. Our volunteer program is competitive but we encourage anyone interested to apply by contacting our participating beneficiary charities directly. Details can be found on our website www.5050charityraffle.com.au or you can contact us via info@5050charityraffle.com.au. Alternatively you can contact the sporting club or event directly.