Raffle Winner Picker: Free Online Random Draw
The Raffle Winner Picker draws fair, random winners from your list of entrants. Add every name or ticket number, tick “Don’t repeat winners”, and spin once for each prize. The draw happens live on screen, so everyone sees the result.
Use this raffle wheel for giveaways, school raffles, office prize draws, and social media contests. It is free, needs no signup, and your list never leaves your browser.
How it works
Add every entrant. Type a name or ticket number and click Add. Add one entry for each ticket sold.
Tick “Don’t repeat winners”. Each winner then drops off the wheel, so nobody wins two prizes.
Spin to draw a winner. The wheel stops on one entry at random, and the winner appears below the wheel.
Draw again for each prize. Keep spinning until you have a winner for every prize.
Frequently asked questions
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On this page
- How to Run a Raffle Draw Online
- Names or Ticket Numbers?
- How to Handle Multiple Tickets per Person
- How to Draw Backup Winners
- Raffle Winner Picker vs Other Pickers
- Tips for a Smooth Raffle Draw
- Raffle Winner Picker FAQs
How to Run a Raffle Draw Online
A good raffle feels fair before, during, and after the draw. Follow these steps:
- List your prizes in order. Decide whether you draw the grand prize first or last, and tell everyone.
- Collect all entries. Add one entry for every ticket, then check the list for typos and duplicates.
- Announce the rules. Say how many winners you will draw and whether one person can win more than one prize.
- Tick “Don’t repeat winners”. This removes each winner from the wheel after their draw.
- Draw live. Share your screen, project the wheel, or record the draw so entrants can watch.
- Announce and contact winners. Post the winning names or ticket numbers and keep your recording as proof.
Names or Ticket Numbers?
Use names for small online giveaways, classroom raffles, and office draws where everyone knows each other.
Use ticket numbers for in-person events with physical tickets. Numbers match the stubs people hold, and they keep entrants’ names private during a live random draw.
How to Handle Multiple Tickets per Person
Many raffles let people buy more than one ticket. To keep the odds fair, add one entry for every ticket. Someone with three tickets appears on the wheel three times and gets three times the chance of a single-ticket holder.
If you tick “Don’t repeat winners”, a winner’s other entries stay on the wheel. Before the next spin, remove that person’s remaining entries by clicking the X next to each one, unless your rules allow one person to win several prizes.
How to Draw Backup Winners
Some winners never claim their prize. Plan for it: after you draw every main winner, keep spinning to draw two or three alternates. Number them in the order you draw them, and contact them in that order if a prize goes unclaimed.
Raffle Winner Picker vs Other Pickers
| Tool | Best for |
|---|---|
| Raffle Winner Picker | Prize draws with names or ticket numbers |
| Wheel of Names | Drawing several winners in a row from a list of names |
| Random Name Picker | One quick pick, like a volunteer or who goes first |
| Prize Wheel | Spinning to see which prize someone wins |
Tips for a Smooth Raffle Draw
Close entries first. Set a clear deadline and stop adding entries before the draw begins.
Shuffle before you spin. Click Shuffle to mix the order of entries on the wheel.
Keep a record. Write down each winner as you draw them, because the list is not saved after you close the page.
Check local rules. Paid raffles often have legal requirements. Wikipedia’s overview of raffles is a good starting point before you look up your local rules.
Planning a giveaway? Our guide to running a prize wheel giveaway covers prizes, rules and how to keep the draw fair.
Raffle Winner Picker FAQs
Is the Raffle Winner Picker free?
Yes. It is completely free, with no signup and no download.
Can the same person win twice?
Not if you tick “Don’t repeat winners”. Each winner leaves the wheel after their draw, so the next spin always picks someone new.
How do I give someone more than one ticket?
Add their name or ticket numbers once for each ticket they bought. Every entry gets its own slice, so more tickets mean a better chance.
Is the random draw fair?
Yes. Every entry gets an equal slice, and each spin is independent. No entry has a better chance than another unless it appears more than once.
Can I use ticket numbers instead of names?
Yes. Enter ticket numbers like #101 or A-25 instead of names. This works well for in-person raffles and keeps entrants’ names off the screen.
How many entrants can I add?
Add as many entries as you need. The wheel resizes each slice to fit your list.
Can I draw backup winners?
Yes. After you draw the main winners, keep spinning to pick alternates in order, in case a winner does not claim their prize.
Is my list saved or uploaded?
No. Your entries stay in your browser and are never uploaded. Copy down your winners before you close the page.
Is it legal to run a raffle?
Raffle rules vary by country, state, and city, especially when people pay for tickets. Check your local rules before you sell tickets. This tool only handles the random draw.