
NEW THIS YEAR!
The 50/50 Raffle is a fundraiser for The Snider High School Performing Arts Boosters, which supports Snider's Marching Band, Orchestra, Winter Guard, Theater, Show Choir, and Dance.
HELP US REACH OUR GOAL OF $20,000!
The winning ticket will be drawn on October 16, 2026, after the final varsity football game of the year.
One lucky participant will win half of the total pot! The other half of the pot will be donated to
The Snider Performing Arts Boosters.
License# 018381
Reference # 165439
Public ticket sales will kick off on August 28th during the first football game! Tickets will be available at each home game.
Get ready for an exciting season ahead!
$5 each or $20 for 5!!
Basic Rules
BASIC RULES: 1. Must be a US citizen with a driver’s license or ID and 18 or older to purchase a ticket. 2. Tickets can be purchased with cash or credit cards. 3. Winning ticket must be claimed within 30 days of drawing.
OFFICIAL RULES & REGULATIONS: By purchasing a raffle ticket and participating in the 2026 Raffle, you as a raffle entrant agree that (1) the Snider High School Performing Arts Boosters: The 2026 Raffle (hereinafter “Raffle”) is a fundraising activity conducted by the Snider High School Performing Arts Boosters (hereinafter “PAB”) in support of the Snider Performing Arts; (2) these Official Rules & Regulations below govern the conduct of the Raffle and together with the decisions of the PAB, are binding and final on everyone who purchases a Raffle ticket and/or presents a winning Raffle ticket; (3) it is the responsibility of the ticket purchaser or person named on the Raffle ticket to review the Official Rules for modifications or supplements; (4) no modification of these official contest rules shall be effective and enforceable unless made by the PAB in writing and approved by the PAB Executive Board; and (5) the Raffle is subject to all applicable Indiana laws and regulations, specifically, to the provisions of Indiana Code governing charity gaming found at Indiana Code article 4-32.3 as well as to oversight by the Indiana Gaming Commission. Tickets The price per one (1) ticket is $5.00. Tickets will also be offered for sale in multiples of five (5) for $20.00. There is no limit to the number of tickets that can be sold. There is no limit on the number of raffle tickets an individual may purchase. All raffle ticket purchases, in accordance with Indiana Gaming Commission rules, may be made in Cash, Debit Card, or Credit Card in face-to-face transactions. All purchases are final - no refunds or replacements will be issued. Tickets may be purchased beginning on August 7, 2026, and through and including October 16, 2026. A cut-off time for 9:00 pm EST on October 16, 2026 will be advertised on the Performing Arts Boosters website (www.sniderperformingarts.com), which will determine the end of the Entry Period after which tickets may not be purchased. The PAB has the right to shorten or extend the Entry Period. The PAB will conduct all drawings in accordance with the Raffle rules contained herein. The winning tickets will be drawn at random from a drum containing all eligible Raffle tickets. The drawing for prizes is open to the public; however, the winner does not need to be present to win. The odds of winning will depend on the number of eligible entries received and accepted. Eligibility Raffle ticket purchasers and the person claiming a prize must be a legal U.S. citizen or legal resident and at least 18 years of age at the time of purchase. Raffle tickets may not be purchased in the name of a business, trust, corporation, or other entity, or wherever prohibited by applicable law. Snider High School PAB Executive Board Members or persons related by blood or marriage living in the same household as a PAB Executive Board Member are not eligible to win the Raffle. Staff members of the Snider Performing Arts departments are not eligible to win the Raffle. Offer void where prohibited by law. Prizes and Drawings The Grand Prize will constitute one-half (½) of the gross sales of all eligible tickets sold by the end of the Entry Period. The PAB shall retain the other one-half (½) of the gross sales of all eligible tickets. The Grand Prize drawing will be conducted at Snider High School, 4600 Fairlawn Pass, Fort Wayne, IN 46815. The drawing date is scheduled for October 16, 2026, following the last Snider varsity football game, approximately 10:00pm EST (hereinafter “Drawing Date”). The winning raffle ticket number for the Grand Prize will be posted on the PAB website (www.sniderperformingarts.com) and the PAB Facebook Group (www.facebook.com/groups/sniderperformingartsboosters) within twenty-four (24) hours of the drawing. The winner need not be present when the winning ticket number is announced. Claiming Prizes The winner may contact the PAB at sniderpab@gmail.com within thirty (30) days of the end of the Drawing Date, or by close of business on Monday, November 16, 2026, in order to receive more information on how to claim the prize. All winners shall provide the PAB with a completed IRS Form W-9 and any other necessary tax information before receiving winnings, and failure to provide a correctly completed form shall be grounds for forfeiting prizes. The PAB shall have no responsibility to replace lost tickets nor maintain records of individuals purchasing tickets. The holder of a winning ticket must provide the PAB with a valid State-issued photo ID verifying their identity, in addition to all requested tax identification information. In the event: (i) the winner does not contact the PAB within thirty (30) days of the end of the Drawing Date (ii) the winner is ruled ineligible for any reason; or (iii) the winner declines the prize, then in those events the prize will be forfeited and will be retained by the PAB. The PAB has no obligation to contact potential winners. Winners will be required to sign a Declaration of Eligibility attesting to the fact that they/he/she are/is 18 years of age or older, as well as other terms and conditions as designated by the PAB. Winners also agree to the use of their/his/her name, photograph or videotape likeness, and statements for publicity purposes by PAB and consent to the use of their/his/her likeness in order to collect the prize. Tickets and Purchasing Tickets may be purchased from the PAB during select athletic or arts events, or at the various retailers during the Entry Period: Dates, times, and locations of these various retailers will be posted on PAB website (www.sniderperformingarts.com). Tickets may also be sold at additional events and locations, to be announced on PAB Facebook Group, at the discretion of the PAB. All listed ticket sale locations and times are subject to change at the discretion of the PAB. Rules and Authorization for Use By participating in this Raffle, all ticket purchasers and the person named on each Raffle ticket accept and agree (1) to be bound by all the rules, limitations and restrictions set forth here, and (2) that their names and/or likenesses may be disclosed to and used by the news media and may otherwise be used by the PAB, for publicity purposes and naming of the prize winners to be published in area newspapers or other media including television, radio, web and print. The prize winners may be published on the Snider Performing Arts website, Facebook, and other social media. Names of the winners may be obtained by sending a written request plus a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the Snider High School Performing Arts Boosters at 4600 Fairlawn Pass Fort Wayne, IN 46815. Release by Participants By participating in this Raffle, each participant releases the PAB and the Snider High School Performing Arts Programs, and each of their respective directors, officers, contractors, and agents, from any and all liability for injuries, losses or damages of any kind caused by any prize or resulting from acceptance, possession, use or misuse of any prize, and each winner agrees to fully indemnify and hold PAB and Snider High School Performing Arts Programs and each of their respective directors, officers, contractors and agents harmless from any and all losses, damages, costs, expenses, rights, claims and actions of any kind arising in connection with this Raffle or as a result of the winner's acceptance or use of any prize. Each Participant, by participating in the Raffle, acknowledges that no other party is associated with the Raffle, including without limitation R. Nelson Snider High School, the Fort Wayne Community Schools Corporation, or any of its teachers, educators, administrators, staff, agents, officers, employees, or representatives and each participant fully indemnifies and holds those parties harmless from any and all losses, damages, costs, expenses, rights, claims and actions of any kind arising in connection with this Raffle or as a result of the winner's acceptance or use of any prize. A Raffle participant's sole and exclusive remedy for a PAB breach of these Rules and Regulations shall be limited to the return of the purchase price paid for his or her Raffle ticket(s). In no event shall PAB or its respective directors, officers, contractors, members, committee members, agents, advisors, or representatives be liable to any party for any loss or injuries to earnings, profits or goodwill, or for any incidental, special, punitive or consequential damages of any person or entity. Disclaimers The PAB does not undertake to advise on the legal or tax consequences of the purchase of Raffle tickets or the claiming of prizes by its winners. However, it understands that the IRS position is that amounts paid for chances in raffles, lotteries or similar drawings for valuable prizes are not gifts and consequently do not qualify as deductible charitable contributions. The winner assumes and must pay all fees, charges, and income taxes (local, state and federal taxes), if applicable. The PAB reserves the right to withhold standard rates for federal and/or Indiana state taxes as may be required by applicable law or the Indiana Gaming Commission, but by reason of that reservation, the PAB assumes no responsibility for a prizewinner's ultimate tax obligations and suggests you consult your tax advisor. If taxes are withheld, the prize winner remains obligated for the full payment of any and all fees and taxes for his or her prize winnings. Forms W-2G & 941 will be filed with the Internal Revenue Service to report the value of the prizes won. All required forms will also be filed with the State of Indiana Department of Revenue and Gaming Commission. This offer is void where prohibited by law and all federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. THE WINNERS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO SEEK PROFESSIONAL LEGAL AND/OR TAX ADVICE. AWARDS COULD HAVE INCOME OR OTHER TAX CONSEQUENCES, ADVERSE EFFECTS ON GOVERNMENT ENTITLEMENTS OR OTHER BENEFITS, AND MAY HAVE OTHER LEGAL, FINANCIAL OR TAX CONSEQUENCES. Registration with the State of Indiana Gaming Commission This Raffle is conducted for the benefit of the Snider High School Performing Arts, by the Snider High School Performing Arts Boosters, in strict conformity and compliance with the Indiana Gaming Commission and the rules and regulations of the Charity Gaming Division. The Raffle is licensed by the Indiana Gaming Commission, Indiana Annual Raffle License No. 018381 which is on file with the PAB. Any questions regarding the Raffle or the purchase of Raffle tickets may be directed to sniderpab@gmail.com. Approved by the Snider High School Performing Arts Boosters and signed by Executive Board Members on July 6, 2026.
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