How Does The Raffle Work?
Step 1: Discover and Secure Your Chance to Win
Explore and Secure Your Winning Opportunity: Immerse yourself in our dynamic online showcase, featuring an array of prizes. As you navigate through the selections, easily secure your raffle tickets directly through our website. This streamlined process offers a fun and straightforward way to participate, enhancing your chances to win exceptional prizes.
Step 2: Digital to Physical Ticket Matching
Ensuring Every Online Entry Has a Physical Counterpart: For each raffle ticket you purchase online, our system automatically allocates a corresponding physical ticket. This step is crucial in bridging the gap between the digital and physical realms, ensuring that every online ticket you buy is represented by a physical ticket. This process upholds the integrity and fairness of the raffle, giving online participants equal standing in the event.
Step 3: Manual Ticket Processing and Placement
Diligent Preparation for the Raffle Draw: After matching your online tickets with physical ones, a member of our team carefully handles the next crucial phase. Each physical ticket, mirroring your online purchase, is manually torn and placed into the correct raffle basket. This careful process ensures that your tickets are physically present and mixed in with those purchased on-site, maintaining the essence of fairness and chance in the raffle draw.
Step 4: The Official Raffle Draw
Drawing Winners in a Fair and Transparent Manner: On drawing night, the much-awaited raffle draw takes place. A neutral party selects the winning tickets from each basket, ensuring that every participant, whether they joined online or in person, has an equal chance of winning. The results are then prepared for announcement, upholding the integrity and excitement of the Outdoor Expo raffle.
Step 5: The Joy of Winning and Prize Collection
Celebrate Your Win and Collect Your Prize: If fortune smiles upon you and your ticket is drawn, the celebration begins! You will be notified and can come to claim your prize on Sunday. This step completes your raffle journey, where joy and community spirit come together as you collect your festive prize.
Outdoor Expo Raffle Frequently Asked Questions
Who does this raffle support?
What is this drawing?
Who is eligible to participate?
Anyone physically located in Maine at the time of purchase (verified via GPS) and aged 18 or older may enter.
How will I be notified if I win?
The winner will be contacted by phone and email using the details provided at purchase. We’ll also post the winning ticket number and first name and last initial of the winner’s name on our website within 24 hours of the drawings.
Is there a limit to how many tickets I can buy?
No—purchase as many tickets as you like.
Is this raffle legal and compliant with Maine state laws?
Yes, this raffle is completely legal and compliant with Maine state laws. Levin Marketing Solution, which operates Maine Online Raffles, is an approved Payment Management System through the Maine Gambling Control Unit. We adhere strictly to all the rules and regulations outlined by the state to ensure a fair and safe online raffle experience. Our compliance with these laws guarantees that the raffle is conducted in a lawful and ethical manner, providing participants with the assurance that the process is transparent, secure, and fair. By entering the raffle, you can be confident that you’re participating in an event that respects all legal requirements set forth by the state of Maine.
Who is Maine Online Raffles?
Maine Online Raffles is the state-approved online raffle platform built and operated by Levin Marketing Solution. We handle everything from secure ticket sales and geolocation compliance to drawing administration and reporting, so your nonprofit can focus on its mission.
Why do I need to grant GPS access?
Maine law requires location verification for online charitable raffles. If you are prompted to allow GPS access, you will need to allow access. Without it, orders cannot be processed.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover). Due to state law, no credit or other payment types are allowed at this time.
Is my purchase tax-deductible?
No. Because raffle tickets are a form of gambling, the purchase price is not tax-deductible—even though the net proceeds go to charitable work.
Will I owe taxes if I win?
Yes. You will report the prize as income when you file your annual federal tax return. To meet IRS requirements, the winner must submit a completed W-9 and a photo of a valid driver license or state ID so we can issue the required tax form. If this information is not provided, we are required to withhold 24 percent of the prize for federal taxes.
Who can I contact for more information or if I have issues entering?
If you need more information or if you encounter any issues while entering the raffle, please don’t hesitate to reach out for assistance. You can contact us at support@maineonlineraffles.com. Our dedicated support team is ready to help with any questions, concerns, or technical difficulties you may experience. We’re committed to ensuring a smooth and enjoyable participation process, so please feel free to get in touch with us for any support you need regarding the raffle.
What are the official rules of this raffle?
The official rules of the Kora Shrine Outdoor Expo raffle can be found at https://raffle.korashriners.org/raffle/how-it-works/#rules.
Please review these rules for important information on eligibility, entry procedures, prize details, and other terms and conditions.
Official Raffle Rules
Raffle Information:
The Kora Shriners is hosting a charitable raffle in accordance with MRSA/1837-A. The total value of non-cash raffle prizes is estimated to be $4,500.
This raffle consists of multiple prize packages, each drawn separately. Participants can purchase tickets and allocate them to any desired prize package(s). Each package will have its own independent drawing, and a single winning ticket will be selected for each prize package.
Raffle Location and Timing:
The raffle will be conducted at the Kora Shriners Center (11 Sabattus St, Lewiston, ME 04240) and online at https://raffle.korashriners.org/. It will commence at 12:00 AM on Saturday, April 4th, 2026 and end at 11:59 PM on Thursday, April 30th, 2026.
Ticket Sales:
Tickets will be available for purchase online via the Maine Online Raffles platform (https://maineonlineraffles.com), managed by Levin Marketing Solution LLC, a State of Maine approved payment management system, from 12:00 AM on Saturday, April 4th, 2026 and end at 11:59 PM on Thursday, April 30th, 2026. Additionally, tickets can be bought in person at the Kora Shrine Center from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday, April 11th, 2026, and 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 12th, 2026.
Approved Purchasers:
For online purchases, buyers must allow GPS access through the online system and physically be within the state of Maine during the transaction. Only debit cards will be accepted; credit cards and prepaid cards will not be valid. In case the platform fails to recognize the payment method, the transaction will be declined, and the purchaser will be prompted to use an approved payment method. Purchasers must be at least 18 years of age.
On-site purchases require buyers to be at least 18 years of age and payments are exclusively accepted in cash. Credit cards or checks will not be entertained.
Prize Packages:
The raffle features 10 prize packages of varying value, totaling an estimated value of $4,500. Each ticket purchased can be placed into any of the available prize packages.
Ticket Price:
Tickets can be bought through an approved payment method for $0.50 per ticket, with a minimum payment amount of $5 for online transactions. From 12:00 AM Saturday, April 4th, 2026 through 8:00 PM Friday, April 10th, 2026, all raffle tickets will be half price; $0.25 per raffle ticket.
Drawing:
The manual drawing to determine the winner of each prize package will take place at the Kora Shrine Center, 11 Sabattus St, Lewiston, ME 04240, on Friday, May 1st, 2026, commencing at 6:00 PM.
Attendance at Drawing:
Winners need not be present at the drawing to claim their prizes.
50/50 raffle:
Raffle tickets are sold in which 50% of the proceeds are awarded in prizes. 50/50 pot of $9,500 with $4,750 going to the winner. Once that is achieved then the 50/50 would start again to a maximum of $9,500 with $4,750 to the winner. The final drawing on Thursday night, April 30th, 2026, would be based on the value of the pot at the closing at 11:59 PM. Online and in person 50/50 raffle tickets and winnings will be kept separate
Referral Program:
Participants may earn additional raffle tickets by referring others to the raffle using their unique referral link. To qualify for additional raffle tickets, the referred participant must use the unique referral link provided by the referrer when making their purchase. No tickets will be awarded for referrals that do not follow this process.
Raffle tickets earned through referrals will be automatically assigned to the same prize packages that the referrer has previously selected or purchased. The allocation of referral tickets is random and final.
Referral tickets cannot be transferred to other prize packages once they have been assigned. All ticket allocations are final once processed.
Winner Notification and Prize Forfeiture:
Potential winners will be notified by email or phone within 24 hours of the drawing. If a potential winner does not respond within 2 days from the date of the notification attempt, or if an entrant is found to be ineligible or the prize notification is returned as undeliverable, the prize will be forfeited. An alternate winner will be selected by random drawing.
If a winner declines the prize, an alternate winner will be selected through a random manual drawing. If the alternate winner also declines the prize, the prize will be retained by the Kora Shrine and will not be awarded.
Taxes and Prize Non-Transferability:
All taxes associated with the receipt of any prize are the sole responsibility of the winner. Prizes are not transferable and must be accepted as awarded. No substitutions or cash equivalents will be provided.
Publicity:
By accepting a prize, winners agree that the Kora Shrine and Levin Marketing Solution may use the winner’s name, likeness, and any statements for promotional, advertising, and publicity purposes in any media without further compensation, unless prohibited by law.
