Lucy Powell

In an era when party fundraising is badly tainted, dinners are a really good way of raising cash for campaigning. Lots of people giving very small amounts of money through ticket sales and raffle prizes: yes, it's much harder work than big donations, but I think it's a more democratic and transparent way of fundraising.

British Politician

Ken Wallace

Before the last Olympics, we had meat raffles at the local surf club to get petrol money to go to training, to help out with the bills. But I know there are a lot of athletes worse off and that all athletes, at some stage of their careers, have made sacrifices.

Australian Athlete

Richard Flanagan

In Australia, the Man Booker is sometimes seen as something of a chicken raffle.

Australian Novelist

Gbenga Akinnagbe

When I was younger, I won a radio at a church raffle.

Nigerian Actor

Blake Shelton

American Musician

Often found at charity events. Participants hope to help a cause while having a chance to win.

Charitable Events

Raffles are legal in many places where gambling is not; they're viewed as fundraising, not betting.

Not Gambling

Winning is purely by chance, depending on the random selection of tickets.

Luck-Based

When you raffle something, it's often to support a cause or raise money for charity.

Supporting Causes

Raffling serves as an incentive for people to contribute, offering something in return for their donation.

Incentive to Donate

Items raffled are not always bought but can be donated, making it a non-monetary way to contribute.

Non-Monetary Rewards

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