Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the Special Olympics Arizona Copper State Raffle?

The Special Olympics Arizona Copper State Raffle is a large fundraiser. The raffle aims to raise funds for Special Olympics Arizona in its continuing effort to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society. In addition to supporting Special Olympics Arizona, the raffle will be giving away over 332 prizes, of which the grand prize is a Ford Mustang Mach-E, Ford F-150, Porsche Macan, or $50,000 cash.

How do I purchase raffle tickets?

• Purchase online at www.copperstateraffle.com

What are the prizes?

• Appreciation Drawing
  • Prize: $1,000 cash
• Early Bird Drawing
  • Prize: Winner's choice between a Ford Bronco Sport or $25,000 cash
• Weekly Add-On Drawings
  • Prize: $1,000 cash per week x 8 weeks
• Additional Prizes
  • Prize 2: Las Vegas Car Racing Experience or $1,000 in cash
  • Prize 3: Vacation to Mexico (8 days/7 nights) or $1,000 in cash
  • Prize 4: Vacation to Italy (7 days/6 nights) or $1,000 in cash
  • Prize 5: Caribbean Cruise (3 nights) or $1,000 in cash
  • Prize 6: 12 $100 gas cards or $1,200 in cash
  • Prizes 7-56: $100 gift cards
  • Prizes 57-86: $75 gift cards
  • Prizes 87-332: $50 gift cards

How long will it take to receive my receipt by email?

Receipts are delivered within 5 minutes after an order is processed to the email address provided at the time of entry. If you did not receive your email receipt, check your SPAM folder or add raffle@specialolympicsarizona.org as a trusted name in your address book.

How much does a raffle ticket cost?

How many raffle tickets can I buy?

You may buy as many as you'd like.

How many raffle tickets will be sold?

Only 50,000 tickets will be sold. The chances of winning are based on that number. If fewer tickets are sold, the chances of winning the Grand Prize and other prizes improve. There are 332 total prizes. Purchasing more than one ticket increases the chances of winning.

How many prizes are awarded?

332 prizes are awarded including the grand prize, vehicles, vacations, and electronics.

What is the Early Bird Drawing?

There is one Early Bird Drawing. This is meant to encourage people to purchase tickets sooner rather than later. If you purchase a ticket before an Early Bird Deadline you are included in the Early Bird Drawing and also in the Grand Prize Drawing.

Can you tell me more about the Early Bird Drawing?

• All tickets purchased by May 15, 2026 will be entered into the Early Bird Drawing.
• The Early Bird Drawing will take place on May 20, 2026.
• Prize: Winner's choice between a Ford Bronco Sport or $25,000 cash.

What is the Value Pack Drawing? (NEW!)

What are the Weekly Add-On Drawings?

Who benefits from this raffle?

The prize winners as well as Special Olympics Arizona.

When does the raffle start and when does it end?

The raffle begins on April 13, 2026 and ends on June 12, 2026.

When will the prize drawings be held?

• The Appreciation Drawing will be held April 22, 2026.
• The Early Bird Drawing will be held May 20, 2026.
• The Grand Prize Drawing will be held June 15, 2026.

Do I have to be present to win?

No.

How will the winners be notified?

Winners will be notified by phone or email based on the contact information provided at the time of ticket purchase. The winning names will also be posted on this website shortly after the drawing.

Who can buy a raffle ticket?

Any person 18 years of age or older and within the state of Arizona at the time of purchase. Employees and members of the Board of Directors of Special Olympics Arizona, employees of their agents, consultants, attorney, independent accountant firm, their spouses and children living in the same household are excluded from participating and are not eligible to win a prize. All federal, state, local laws and regulations apply. The raffle is void where prohibited or restricted by law. An affidavit of eligibility, provided by Special Olympics Arizona, may be required from prize winners.

Are raffle tickets tax-deductible?

No. The IRS does not allow raffle tickets to be a tax-deductible contribution.

Are raffle prizes considered income?

Yes. In addition, Special Olympics Arizona will withhold required federal taxes for all prizes over $5,000 in accordance with federal law and the organization will remit the balance of the cash prizes to the winner. All prize winners of prizes over $5,000 may be required to submit an IRS Form 5754 and a W-2G in order to be awarded the prize.

Are there legal rules and regulations?

Yes. They may be viewed under the Rules and Regulations section of this web site.

How do I redeem my prize?

Prize winners will be contacted according to the contact information provided at the time of ticket purchase. In addition to a list of winners posted on the Special Olympics Arizona raffle web site, a list of winners may be obtained from Special Olympics Arizona by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Special Olympics Arizona Raffle, 2455 N Citrus Rd, Bldg. 64, Goodyear, AZ 85395, within one week of the Grand Prize Drawing date.

How do I get more information on Special Olympics Arizona?

Please visit specialolympicsarizona.org or call (602) 230-1200.

How can I make a tax-deductible contribution to Special Olympics Arizona?

Please visit specialolympicsarizona.org or call (602) 230-1200.

Still have questions about the raffle that aren't answered here?

Please visit the Rules and Regulations section of this website or contact the raffle office: raffle@specialolympicsarizona.org.