The Easiest Way to Run a 50/50 Raffle
Attract donors with irresistible cash prize Raffles. RallyUp is the free and hassle-free way to launch a 50/50 Raffle today. Unlike other platforms, RallyUp runs the random prize draw automatically inside the platform and notifies the winner — no exported lists and complicated random number generators.
- $0 platform fee on Free pricing
- Live in 15–20 minutes
- Custom splits, multiple winners
Two ways to be live today
Build it in 15 minutes
Start from an Instant Fundraiser Template and your 50/50 Raffle is live in 15 to 20 minutes: page design, checkout, receipts and thank-you emails already built.
Or let us build it for free
Tell a RallyUp fundraising expert what you are raising for. They build the Campaign with your branding, images and copy. You review it and launch.
Set it up to raise more
Three settings that change what you take home
Keep more of the pot
You don’t have to give away half. Set 60/40, 70/30, or your own percentage.
Make more winners
Split the prize among several people instead of one, and more supporters walk away happy.
Raise more per supporter
Offer bundles with more entries per dollar at higher levels, and watch a $10 buyer become a $25 buyer.
Why run a 50/50 Raffle instead of a prize Raffle?
Your fundraiser creates the prize
No donated vacation to track down. No gift basket to build. No expensive item to buy before you raise a dollar.
In a 50/50 Raffle, supporters purchase entries and the money raised becomes the cash prize. One share goes to the winner. The remaining share supports your organization.
Launch without a prize budget
The cash pot is funded by the fundraiser itself, so your team can get started without purchasing a prize or waiting for a sponsor.
Build excitement with every entry
As more supporters buy entries, the displayed prize grows. Everyone can see what is at stake and has a reason to enter before the drawing closes.
RallyUp calculates the prize split for you
Choose your cash-prize percentage once. RallyUp automatically calculates and displays the winner’s net prize, with applicable payment-processing fees already subtracted.
What is a 50/50 Raffle?
A 50/50 Raffle, also known as a split-the-pot Raffle, jackpot Raffle or cash Raffle, is a fundraiser in which supporters purchase entries and the funds raised become the prize. Here is how the traditional version works.
Start My Free Raffle50/50 Raffle: how the split works
If your organization sells 1,000 entries at $5 each, the Raffle raises $5,000. With a traditional 50/50 split, the winner receives $2,500 and your organization keeps $2,500. Sell 2,000 entries at the same price and both sides double to $5,000.
Applicable payment-processing fees are subtracted from the displayed prize amount.
Supporters buy entries
Each purchase gives a supporter a chance to win while contributing to the growing cash pot. Offer bundles with more entries per dollar at higher levels, and watch a $10 buyer become a $25 buyer.
The jackpot grows
RallyUp automatically updates the cash prize displayed on your Campaign page as the fundraiser grows.
A winner is drawn
At the close, the winner receives 50% of the applicable proceeds and your organization receives the other 50%.
Winner email sent · result on record
RallyUp can automatically select the winner, but your organization receives the funds and is responsible for distributing the appropriate prize amount afterward.
Paper tickets count too
Entries work the same way paper Raffle tickets do, and RallyUp can track both.
How to choose your 50/50 Raffle split
Set a traditional 50/50 split or another percentage, when permitted by the rules that apply to your Raffle.
Prize split
Award one larger cash prize, or divide the selected prize percentage evenly among multiple winners.
Number of winners
Choose which funds are counted when RallyUp calculates the cash prize.
What builds the jackpot
Run a cash Raffle and a prize Raffle in the same Campaign. Supporters can buy entries for the cash pot, physical prizes, or both.
Prize type
Cash, prizes, or why choose?
Run a cash pot and a traditional prize Raffle side by side in one Campaign, so supporters have two reasons to buy in.
How much can a 50/50 Raffle raise?
It depends on three things you control: how many people you reach, what you charge per entry, and how visibly the pot grows. Here is the shape of what organizations typically see.
| If you reach | And they average | The Raffle raises | Your cause keeps (50/50) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 guests at one event | $15 in entries | $3,000 | $1,500 |
| 1,200 attendees over a weekend | $15 in entries | $18,000 | $9,000 |
| 2,000 supporters over several weeks | $25 in entries | $50,000 | $25,000 |
*Figures are illustrative. Actual results depend on your audience, entry pricing, and promotion.
The more entries you sell, the more your cause keeps, and the bigger the prize gets. See how much you can raise for the deeper read.
RallyUp vs. running a 50/50 Raffle by hand
Same fundraiser. A lot less to keep track of.
With RallyUp
50/50 Raffle on RallyUp
More ways to sell. Less for your team to track.
Supporters watch the pot grow in real time
RallyUp automatically displays the growing cash prize on your Campaign page, so supporters always know what they could win.
Start My Free RaffleLaunch from a template in 15–20 minutes
Start from an Instant Fundraiser Template and have a branded 50/50 Raffle live in about 15 to 20 minutes, then keep editing it as your fundraiser runs.
Keep more of what you raise or create more winners
Choose the cash-prize percentage and award it to one winner or divide it among several, all from the Raffle setup.
Turn a $10 buyer into a $25 buyer
Create entry levels that offer more chances per dollar at higher amounts, giving supporters a clear reason to choose a larger bundle.
One link works everywhere you promote
Share one customized Campaign link through email, social media, text messages, your website, or event QR codes. Text-to-Give can send supporters directly to your Campaign from their phones.
Automatic or manual drawings
Schedule RallyUp to select winners automatically, or perform the drawing manually when your event calls for an in-person reveal.
Online entries and paper Raffle tickets in one place
Manage online purchases and paper entry sales while keeping your Raffle records organized in RallyUp.
Let your supporters sell for you
Add Peer-to-Peer fundraising so participants can share personal pages, reach their own networks, and compete on real-time leaderboards.
How to run a 50/50 Raffle on RallyUp in 3 steps
Follow the step by step guide.
Sign up
Create your free RallyUp account.
Build and launch
Start from a template, have us build it for you, or make it your own.
Draw and celebrate
RallyUp picks your winner and notifies them automatically.
See a 50/50 Raffle demo before you build yours
Where 50/50 Raffles work best
Run your 50/50 Raffle as a standalone Campaign or add it to an event where your community is already paying attention.
Run your 50/50 Raffle alongside auctions, tickets and donations
One Campaign. One link. One checkout.
Your 50/50 Raffle does not have to fundraise alone. Run it alongside a traditional prize Raffle, event ticketing, donations, a Storefront, Auctions, or Peer-to-Peer fundraising.
Every one of these can live in the same Campaign as your 50/50 Raffle.
Too busy to build your 50/50 Raffle? Have RallyUp build it for you
Share your idea with a RallyUp fundraising expert. RallyUp’s Done-for-You service can build your Campaign with custom images, compelling copy, your organization’s branding, and the primary Raffle setup at no cost.
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50/50 Raffle FAQs
What is a 50/50 Raffle?
A 50/50 Raffle is a fundraiser in which supporters purchase entries for a chance to win part of the funds raised. In the traditional version, 50% of the applicable proceeds goes to the winner and the other 50% goes to the organization. It is also called a cash Raffle, jackpot Raffle, or split-the-pot Raffle.
Are Raffle entries the same as Raffle tickets?
Yes. Entries and tickets describe the same thing: one chance to win. RallyUp uses the term entries, and a supporter who buys a 10-entry bundle has the equivalent of 10 paper Raffle tickets. RallyUp can track online entries and paper tickets in the same Raffle.
Does the prize have to be split 50/50?
No. RallyUp’s Enhanced 50/50 Raffle lets you choose a different cash-prize percentage — 60/40, 70/30, or your own split — subject to the laws and regulations that apply to your organization and Raffle.
Can a 50/50 Raffle have more than one winner?
Yes. You can draw one or multiple cash-prize winners. When you select multiple winners, RallyUp divides the prize percentage evenly among them. For example, if 50% of the applicable proceeds is allocated to the prize and you select two winners, each receives 25%.
How much should you charge for 50/50 Raffle entries?
Most organizations price their lowest 50/50 Raffle entry level between $1 and $20, then add bundles that offer more entries per dollar. A lower entry price widens participation; bundles raise the average purchase. On RallyUp you can create multiple entry levels and adjust them before your Raffle opens.
How much can a 50/50 Raffle raise?
It depends on entry price and participation, and the arithmetic is simple to project. At $5 per entry, 1,000 entries raise $5,000, of which $2,500 goes to your organization under a traditional 50/50 split. Because the prize grows with every entry, larger audiences tend to compound rather than plateau.
Can we offer a cash prize and traditional prizes together?
Yes. You can enable both a cash Raffle and a prize Raffle in the same RallyUp Campaign, giving supporters more than one way to participate.
Does RallyUp automatically update the jackpot?
Yes. RallyUp calculates and displays the cash prize on your Campaign page and updates it as entries are purchased. Applicable payment-processing fees are subtracted from the displayed amount, so the figure supporters see reflects the prize available to the winner.
Does RallyUp send the cash prize to the winner?
No. RallyUp can select your winner, but your organization must collect the funds and distribute the appropriate cash prize. This helps your organization manage the funds according to the legal requirements that apply to its Raffle.
Can we sell 50/50 Raffle entries online and in person?
Yes, with limits. RallyUp lets organizations manage both online and paper Raffle entries in one Raffle. However, nine states do not currently permit the online sale of Raffle entries: Alabama, California, Hawaii, Indiana, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, Utah, and Washington. These restrictions apply regardless of which fundraising platform you use, so your organization must confirm which sales methods are permitted where it operates. See Raffle laws by state and see if you’re eligible to run a Raffle.
How much does it cost to run a 50/50 Raffle with RallyUp?
Free pricing has no Platform Fee and does not require a contract or subscription. Supporters are offered an optional contribution to RallyUp at checkout and may receive discounted bonus entries in exchange, and Free pricing Raffles require a 10-entry minimum on the lowest entry level. Organizations that prefer not to request supporter contributions can choose Flex pricing, which applies a 6.9% Platform Fee to Raffle entry purchases and has no entry minimum. Standard payment-processing fees apply on both plans. See current pricing.
Can RallyUp build our 50/50 Raffle for us?
Yes. RallyUp’s Done-for-You service can help plan, create, optimize, or complete your Campaign. For Campaign creation, a fundraising expert can prepare custom images, copy, branding, and your primary Raffle setup.
Are 50/50 Raffles legal in every state?
No. Raffle laws vary significantly by state and locality, and they change frequently. In the United States, only registered 501(c) organizations may run charity Raffles. Nine states do not permit the online sale of Raffle entries at all, and other jurisdictions require licenses, permits, or registrations, or impose specific requirements on how Raffle proceeds and cash prizes are handled. Start with Raffle laws by state and see if you’re eligible to run a Raffle.
Your organization is responsible for confirming that it is eligible and that its entry sales, prize structure, permits, drawing process, and distribution of funds comply with every applicable requirement.
RallyUp does not provide legal advice or determine whether an individual Raffle is legally compliant.
Is a 50/50 Raffle the same as a sweepstakes?
No. A Raffle generally requires supporters to purchase entries, while a sweepstakes generally must provide a free method of entry. RallyUp’s 50/50 cash-prize structure is available only for Raffles and cannot be used for Sweepstakes. Read more on Raffles vs. sweepstakes.
| Raffle | Sweepstakes | |
|---|---|---|
| How supporters enter | Purchase of an entry is generally required | A free method of entry generally must be available |
| Typical prize | Cash (50/50) or a traditional prize | A traditional prize |
| RallyUp 50/50 cash prize | Available | Not available — 50/50 drawings are prohibited for Sweepstakes |
| Compliance | Frequently regulated at the state and local level; may require a license or permit | Governed by the sweepstakes rules that apply to your organization |
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