Viking 50/50 Raffle

The 50/50 Raffle is a fundraising initiative benefiting Archbishop Wood High School. One lucky winner receives 50% of the total jackpot, while the remaining 50% supports the school’s mission and initiatives.

The raffle begins in October 2026 and concludes in May 2027. The winning ticket will be drawn on June 4, 2027.

Tickets are $20 each

Anyone who meets the age requirement under Pennsylvania law (typically 18 years or older) and is legally eligible to participate.

The winning ticket will be selected at random during the official drawing on June 4, 2027, in accordance with Pennsylvania Small Games of Chance regulations.

The winner will be contacted by phone and/or email and announced publicly after verification, unless they request anonymity where permitted by law. The winner does not need to be present at the drawing. The winner will be contacted using the information provided when purchasing the ticket.

The school is required by law to report raffle prize winnings of $600.00 or more paid to an individual in a calendar year to the Internal Revenue Service (I.R.S.).

Non-employee compensation earnings should be reported on Federal Tax Form, 1099 - NEC. Form 1099-NEC is the form for reporting payments of $600 or more made to nonemployees who don’t do business as corporations.

When raffle prize winnings, either cash or non-cash prizes, exceed $5,000.00 the school is required to withhold a tax on the prize.

A W-9 Form will need to be completed by the winner.

All ticket sales are final.