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  • Getting Started with RaffleLink
  • Overview
  • Step 1A: Register Your Raffle
  • Step 1B: Apply for Permits (if applicable)
  • Step 2: Page Setup
  • Step 3: Activation
  • Step 4: Running Your Raffle
  • Step 5: Drawing Process
  • Step 6: Post-Raffle Processing

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  1. Getting Started

How It Works (In Detail)

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Getting Started with RaffleLink

Overview

RaffleLink provides an end-to-end solution for running compliant online raffles. This guide walks you through the process from registration to fund disbursement.

  • Each raffle requires a new and separate registration (there are no "accounts" at RaffleLink)

  • Register your raffle for free at

    • to streamline your registration

  • TIPS:

    • Registration process will indicate if permits are required for your selected states

      • For example, if only a few of your followers are from a state and you don't have the time to apply for the permit, you can simply exclude that state

    • Use our "RaffleLink Recommends" buttons on ticket pricing and ticket count if you get stuck

    • Enter what you can - we can always edit and revise it later together :)

  • For complex raffles (multiple states/permits):

    • Proceed with permit applications if familiar with process

    • Fundraising agreement

    • Ticket specimen

  • For small raffles with no permit requirement, proceed to Step 2

Initial Setup

  • After registering you will receive an email with your Admin Portal Login Credentials that contains your admin portal login URL, username and password

  • The Admin Portal is where you will manage everything related to your raffle

  • You can begin setting up your raffle page while awaiting any permits

Configure core raffle details:

  • Subheader text

  • Raffle purpose description

  • Ticket count and pricing

  • Prize details (Note: After activation, additional prizes can be added but only if no permit is required)

  • Make sure to hit "Update" at the bottom to save your changes

Customize your raffle's appearance:

  • Upload banner image (desktop & mobile)

  • Adjust color scheme

  • Add prize images

  • Use Preview Raffle tab to review changes in real-time

  • IMPORTANT: After you upload your images, make sure to hit the "Save & Upload Files" button at the bottom of the screen (scroll down)

Complete the following steps:

    1. If a permit is required, wait to receive your approval and then enter in your permit number accordingly

    2. Then double check all the terms of your permit match the raffle terms in Edit Raffle Tab (e.g., dates, ticket count, pricing)

  • Pay now (credit card)

  • Pay later (from raffle proceeds deducted at the end)

  • Existing subscriber option

  1. Choose activation method:

  • Self-activate

  • Request RaffleLink team review

Step 4: Running Your Raffle

  • Share your unique raffle URL

    • www.rafflelink.com.au/myraffle

  • Utilize our social media share buttons

  • Download and share QR code

    • Note: In many states, the raffle organizers and organization committee members are prohibited from participating in the raffle, so if you would like to test a ticket purchase, please do so via an eligible buyer (e.g. a friend) OR if you do decide to test a transaction, contact us to cancel the ticket and refund you accordingly.

    • RaffleLink handles all customer transaction inquiries (e.g., chargebacks, refunds, receipt confirmation

  • Master Admin can update ticket information if needed as well

Support

    • Amendments

    • General questions

Standard Draw

  1. Access Draw Panel tab

  2. Close raffle (this button will become active on the raffle's nominated end date):

    • Manual closure at your chosen time

    • Automatic closure at midnight

  3. Execute draw on scheduled date

  1. System uses our certified, truly random draw algorithm to automatically select winners for all prizes

  2. Organizers contact winners and arrange prize collection

    1. Note: RaffleLink does NOT notify your raffle winners

Special Cases

Financial Processing

  • Net proceeds are transferred to your nominated bank account within 2 days after the draw

  • Tax invoice provided detailing fund flow

  • If you are operating with a permit, some states require posting and filing financials after the raffle has concluded. Please ensure you do so in a timely manner to avoid any penalties or delays to your next raffle

Documentation

Important: Download within 90 days before archive

  • Sales report

  • Invoice

  • Additional materials from admin portal

Contact us for a free consultation or reference our

Access in admin portal:

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Reference for hybrid raffles

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Step 1B: Apply for Permits (if applicable)
regulations guides
supporting documentation
Step 2: Page Setup
Images Tab
Grab N Go Banners
Step 3: Activation
activation checklist
payment option
Promotion
understand how it works
Monitor sales
Sales Report
promotion resources
Contact support team
Step 5: Drawing Process
Manual Draw Guide
Step 6: Post-Raffle Processing
Step 1A: Register Your Raffle
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Returning users: replicate a previous raffle
Adjust state selection based on permit requirements
Edit Raffle Tab
Registration Step 6
Admin Portal Login Credentials: - URL - Username - Password
Edit Raffle TAB
Admin Portal - Before Draw
Admin Portal - After Draw