Eligibility: The raffle is open to individuals who are U.S. Residents and 18 years of age or older.
Ticket Purchase: Raffle tickets can be purchased for $25 per ticket. Tickets may be purchased through the Bristol American Legion Seicheprey Post 2 online store (link) or at events where the tickets are sold (QR code). All sales are final, and no refunds are offered. Tickets purchased online will receive a receipt via email. An online copy with your number will be sent electronically after you purchase. A raffle ticket with your number(s) will be placed in the drawing bin on November 11, 2025.
Winning Odds: The odds of winning are based on the number of tickets sold, not to exceed a total of 5000 tickets.
Raffle Period: The raffle will begin on May 9, 2025, at 11am EST and end on November 10, 2025, at 11:59 pm EST or when tickets are sold out. All ticket purchases must be made within this period.
Prize: The 1st place prize for the raffle will be a new 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4-door sport Vehicle, valued at ~$41,000 (not including tax and license fees). The vehicle and its options may not be substituted. The vehicle shown in the picture is not the actual vehicle color. The color will be whatever options are available to the winner at the time of the drawing. 2nd place prize: $500 Amazon Gift Card. 3rd place prize: $300 Amazon Gift Card. Prizes are not to be redeemed for cash. Prizes are not transferable.
Drawing: The raffle drawing will take place on November 11, 2025, at 6:00 pm EST, at the Bristol American Legion Seicheprey Post 2. The winner will be selected randomly from all eligible raffle tickets purchased. The winner need not be present to win. If the minimum number of tickets has not been sold (2,000), ticket purchasers will receive a refund of $25 per ticket. The transaction fees will not be refunded.
Winner Notification: The winner will be notified by phone, email, or in person, using the contact information provided at the time of ticket purchase. The winning ticket number will be posted on our website, along with the winner's name. If the winner cannot be reached within 15 days or fails to claim the prize 30 days from notification, the prize will be forfeited, and another drawing will be held on the 31st day. The 1st place winner must be a resident of the U.S. and travel to Crowley Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, 1461 Farmington Ave Bristol, CT 06010, to claim and pick up their vehicle. The second and third place winners can have the card mailed to their address or pick up the cards at the Legion Post 2.
Taxes and Fees: The winner will be responsible for all federal and state taxes, fees, and costs associated with the prize, including but not limited to sales tax, registration and license fees, and insurance. The winner will be required to fill out a W-9. Bristol American Legion Seicheprey Post 2 will not provide any financial or legal advice regarding tax or other financial matters related to the prize.
Use of Funds: The proceeds from the raffle will be used to support the Bristol American Legion Seicheprey Post 2's fundraising efforts, programs, facilities, and operations for veteran services. Some of the proceeds will be used to cover the cost of the prizes and other expenses associated with the raffle.
Rules and Regulations: By participating in the raffle, entrants agree to abide by all the rules and regulations set forth by the Bristol American Legion Seicheprey Post 2, including but not limited to the terms and conditions of the raffle, as stated in the raffle materials and on the organization's website.
Legal Requirements: The raffle will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including but not limited to Connecticut state laws governing charitable gaming and fundraising activities.
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