Setting Your Ticket Quantity

Quick Start

  • Use the "RaffleLink Recommends" button to automatically set tickets to 5x your prize pool value

  • Our system will help you adjust quantities if needed through your admin portal

How Many Tickets Should You Issue?

The simple answer: Issue as many tickets as your state's fundraising caps allow, unless you specifically want to limit tickets for exclusivity. This approach lets you maximize your fundraising potential while staying compliant with regulations

What Are Fundraising Caps?

Fundraising caps are state-imposed limits on how much money you can raise from a raffle compared to your prize pool value. They exist to:

  • Ensure fair fundraising practices

  • Maintain reasonable odds for participants

  • Protect consumer interests

  • Regulate charitable gaming

For example, if your state has a 5x fundraising cap and your prize pool is worth $10,000, you cannot raise more than $50,000 from ticket sales.

State-by-State Fundraising Caps

States with Specific Caps:

  • Victoria

    • Under $20,000 prize pool: Can raise up to 6x prize value

    • Over $20,000 prize pool: No cap

  • Queensland

    • Can raise up to 5x prize value

    • Need permit if raising over $50,000

  • South Australia

    • Can raise up to 5x prize value

  • ACT

    • Under $10,000 prize pool: Can raise up to 5x prize value

    • Over $10,000 prize pool: Can raise up to 10x prize value

  • Northern Territory

    • Can raise up to 3x prize value

    • Need permit if raising over $5,000

States with No Caps:

  • New South Wales

  • Western Australia

  • Tasmania

Exceptions: When to Issue Fewer Tickets

There are times when you might choose to issue fewer tickets than your state allows:

  1. Creating Exclusivity

    • High-value prizes

    • Premium market targeting

    • Better odds of winning

  2. Limited Edition Raffles

    • Special events

    • Luxury items

    • VIP experiences

Examples

Standard Raffle Setup

Limited Ticket Strategy

Prize Pool: $50,000 Strategy: Exclusive limited release Tickets: 1,000 only Ticket Price: Higher price point Selling Point: Better odds of winning

Recommendation

Unless you have a specific reason to limit tickets, we recommend:

  1. Use maximum tickets allowed by your state

  2. Start with our recommended 5x multiple

  3. Let our system help adjust if needed

  4. Monitor and adjust through admin portal

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