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:
Creating Exclusivity
High-value prizes
Premium market targeting
Better odds of winning
Limited Edition Raffles
Special events
Luxury items
VIP experiences
Examples
Standard Raffle Setup
Prize Pool: $10,000
State Cap: 5x
Maximum Possible Revenue: $50,000
Recommended Approach: Issue enough tickets to reach cap
Prize Pool: $10,000
State Cap: 5x
Maximum Possible Revenue: $50,000
Recommended Approach: Issue enough tickets to reach cap
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
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:
Use maximum tickets allowed by your state
Start with our recommended 5x multiple
Let our system help adjust if needed
Monitor and adjust through admin portal
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