![]() So long as there are raffle tickets and time available, there is usually an unlimited number of chances to enter the raffle. Many ticket buyers come eagerly prepared with their customized rubber stamps etched with their names and numbers to quickly fill out their tickets. Each week tickets are sold in droves to those hopeful individuals seeking an opportunity to pick the Queen of Hearts. These game boards are typically constructed either by a non-profit organization hosting the raffle or a private company to ensure the integrity of the board. ![]() The Queen of Hearts Raffle is played on a game board containing numerically encased sealed envelopes or boxes placed in ascending order depending upon the number of cards used, with the limit on the number of boxes being 54 which corresponds with a deck of cards. While many have heard of these popular raffles offering a chance at hundreds of thousands or in some instances millions of dollars in prizes, many also fail to appreciate the inherent legal risks and limitations that coincide with the prevalence of these raffles. Although it is important to understand the risks associated with these raffles, it is also necessary to understand how these raffles operate. ![]() The adage is also applicable to the newest frenzy in charitable fundraising, the Queen of Hearts Raffle. Most people are familiar with the line from the popular Juice Newton song, “ Playing with the Queen of Hearts, knowing it ain’t really smart…” which alludes to the risky nature of being smitten with the allure of new found love. ![]()
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