CTC's Win-Win House Raffle - FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the CTC's Win-Win House Raffle?
• How do I purchase raffle tickets?
• What are the prizes?
• When is the Entry Deadline?
• Do you accept applications by email or sell tickets on the internet?
• How long will it take to receive my ticket in the mail?
• Is this CTC Win-Win House Raffle legal?
• Will the drawing be audited?
• How much does a raffle ticket cost?
• How many raffle tickets can I buy?
• How many raffle tickets will be sold?
• What are the odds of winning?
• Who benefits from this raffle?
• When does the raffle start and when does it end?
• When will the prize drawings be held?
• Do I have to be present to win?
• How will the winners be notified?
• Who can buy a raffle ticket?
• Are CTC'S raffle tickets tax-deductible?
• Are raffle prizes considered income?
• Are there legal rules and regulations?
• How do I redeem my prize?
• How do I get more information about CTC'S Win-Win home Raffle?
• Still have questions about the raffle that aren't answered here?

The CTC Win-Win House Raffle is a fundraiser. The raffle aims to raise significant funds for CTC in its continuing effort to bridge the digital divide, fight information poverty, reduce ewaste, and deliver educational programs that reduce poverty.
Back to Top

No. Pursuant to California statutory regulations and to section 320.5 of the California Penal Code, charitable raffle tickets may not be sold or accepted on the internet.

Back to Top

At least 10 days after the check or credit card payment has cleared

Back to Top

Yes it is. In the summer of 2001, the California Legislature amended the state constitution to allow eligible non-profit organizations to conduct raffles as a means of raising funds. CTC is registered with the California Attorney General's Office to conduct this charitable raffle.

Back to Top

Yes, an independent accounting agency will audit the raffle as well as the grand prize drawing.

Back to Top

Each Win-Win House Raffle ticket costs one hundred twenty dollars ($120.00 USD).

Back to Top

You may buy as many tickets as you like.

Back to Top

Only 20,000 tickets will be sold. The chance of winning is based on that number. If fewer tickets are sold, the chance of winning the Grand prize improves. Purchasing more than one ticket increases the chances of winning.

Back to Top

The odds of winning the $800,000 CTC Win-Win House Raffle Grand Prize is based on the number of tickets sold. If all tickets are sold the odds of winning the Grand Prize are 1 in 20,000.

Back to Top

The prize winner and the cause supported by CTC.

Back to Top

The raffle begins on June 2nd, 2008, and ends on Sept 2nd, 2008.

Back to Top

The Grand Prize Drawing will be held on Saturday, Sept 13, 2008. Place to be determined and will be posted on the website.

No. Your presence is not required during the raffle to win the prize

Winners will be notified by phone based on the contact information provided at the time of ticket purchase.

Back to Top

Any person 18 years of age or older. Employees and members of the Board of Directors of California Technological Care, Inc., employees of their agents, consultants, attorney, independent accountant firm, their spouses and children living in the same household are excluded from participating and are not eligible to win a prize. All federal, state, local laws and regulations apply. The raffle is void where prohibited or restricted by law. An affidavit of eligibility, provided by California Technological Care, Inc., may be required from prize winners.

Back to Top

No. The IRS does not allow raffle tickets to be a tax-deductible contribution.

Back to Top

Yes. In addition, CTC will withhold required federal taxes for all prizes of $5,000 or more in accordance with federal law and CTC will remit the balance of the cash prizes to the winner. The Grand Prize Winner of the $800,000 must fill-out an IRS Form 5750 and a W-2G in order to be awarded the prize.

Back to Top

Yes. They may be viewed under the Rules and Regulations section of this web site.

Back to Top

Prize winner will be contacted according to the contact information provided at the time of ticket purchase. The winner name will be posted on the CTC www.winwinhouseraffle.com raffle web site.

Back to Top

Please visit our Official Rules and Regulations web page.

Back to Top

Please visit the Rules and Regulations section of this web site or contact the raffle director: director@winwinhouseraffle.com.