Official Raffle Rules: Cicero Volunteer Fire Department Monthly Raffle

 

1. Eligibility

  • Age Requirement: All participants must be at least 18 years of age or older at the time of ticket purchase.

  • Prohibited Persons: Individuals currently on the New York State Voluntary Self-Exclusion (VSE) list are prohibited from participating and are ineligible to claim any prizes.

  • Operational Staff: Members of the Cicero Volunteer Fire Department directly involved in the management of this raffle are ineligible to participate. (Note: NY law allows members to play as long as they aren't the ones pulling the ticket).

2. Ticket Sales & Pricing

  • Price: Tickets are $10 each.

  • Uniformity: All tickets will be sold at a uniform price. If discounts are offered for "books" of tickets, this discount is available to all purchasers.

  • Sales Period: No tickets shall be sold more than 180 days prior to the drawing date.

  • Payment: Tickets may be purchased via [Cash/Check/Debit/Credit]. 

3. Prizes

  • No Substitutions: Prizes are non-transferable and no cash substitutions are permitted unless specified by the organization.

  • Alcohol Prohibited: In accordance with NY State law, alcoholic beverages will not be awarded as a raffle prize.

  • Maximum Prize Value: No single prize exceeds $300,000 in fair market value.

4. The Drawing

  • Location: The drawing will be held at 8377 Brewerton Road Cicero, NY 13039.
  • Method: The winner will be determined by a random drawing of all eligible ticket numbers. The drawing will be conducted openly and in plain view of any ticket purchasers present.

  • Attendance: Ticket holders need not be present to win. 

5. Winner Notification & Claiming Prizes

  • Notification: Winners will be notified by telephone or email within 48 hours of the drawing.

  • Verification: To claim a prize, the winner must provide a valid government-issued photo ID to verify age and identity.

  • Forfeiture: If a prize remains unclaimed for 30 days, the organization reserves the right to draw a new winner or retain the prize for future use.