A raffle wheel replaces the hat full of paper slips. Type in ticket numbers or entrant names, spin, and the wheel stops on one winner. It is quick for a school fundraiser, a club raffle, a classroom draw or an online giveaway where you collected names in the comments of a post.
The sample list mixes ticket numbers and first names to show both formats. Clear it and paste your own list, one entry per line. A few hundred entries is fine, though names get small on the wheel when the list is long. For very large draws, ticket numbers stay easier to read than full names.
How to run a raffle draw
Plan the order of prizes before you start, then follow the same steps for each one.
- Paste every valid entry into the box, one per line.
- Shuffle the list so the order does not matter.
- Announce which prize is up, then spin.
- Read out the winner and write it down.
- Remove the winner, then spin for the next prize.
Picking winners transparently
People accept a result more easily when they can watch it happen. For an online giveaway, screen-record the whole draw, starting with the full entry list on screen, and post the video with the announcement. At a live event, show the wheel full-screen on a projector. The winner is chosen by a crypto random number before the animation starts, and every entry has the same chance. Keep the results history open until all prizes are handed out.
Second and third prizes
Turn on remove-winner after each spin. The first winner leaves the wheel, so the second spin picks from everyone else, and the same for third place. If a winner does not respond in the time you set, spin again for that prize and say so publicly. Write the rules before the draw, including the deadline for claiming a prize.
Frequently asked questions
How many entries can the raffle wheel hold?
You can paste a long list, and each entry gets an equal share of the wheel. Very long lists make the labels small, so ticket numbers are easier to read than full names. The draw is still fair at any size.
Can someone have more than one entry?
Yes. If a person bought three tickets, add three lines for them, such as their name with ticket numbers. Each line has an equal chance, so more tickets mean better odds, just like a paper raffle.
How do I prove my giveaway was fair?
Screen-record the draw from start to finish. Show the full entry list, press spin once and let the wheel stop on its own. Post the video with the result. The pick happens before the animation, so timing a click cannot change it.
Are the entrant names uploaded anywhere?
No. The list stays in your browser. If you use a share link, the names travel inside that link, so only share it with people who should see the entry list. There is no sign-up and no server storage.