Raffle wheel – draw winning tickets online
Put one slice on the wheel for every ticket sold, spin, and the pointer lands on the winning ticket. Each winner is removed automatically, so you can draw the prizes in order without a ticket winning twice, then copy the numbered results to publish the draw.
Press Spin, click the wheel, or press Ctrl + Enter.
Results
- Your results will appear here.
How to run a raffle draw with the wheel
Number every ticket
Give each ticket a unique label and keep a note of who holds which one. The wheel only needs the labels.
Load the tickets
Open Edit as text and replace the twenty sample tickets with your own, one ticket per line.
Draw in the announced order
Spin once per prize. Close the pop-up after each draw so the winning ticket leaves the wheel before the next spin.
Publish the results
Press Copy under Results to get a numbered list of winning tickets, then add the prize beside each one.
How should I number raffle tickets for a wheel draw?
Use the same number of digits on every ticket, such as 001 to 150, so the list sorts properly and nobody confuses ticket 7 with ticket 70. Record who bought each ticket on a paper stub or in a spreadsheet. Keeping buyers' names and phone numbers off the wheel also means you can project the draw without showing anyone's personal details.
A quick way to build the list is to type Ticket 001 in the first cell of a spreadsheet and drag the fill handle down; most spreadsheet apps continue the sequence for you. Copy the column and paste it into Edit as text. A buyer with five tickets gets five slices, which matches how a paper raffle works.
The wheel holds up to 200 slices. For bigger raffles, draw the ticket number instead: the random number wheel builds a range of up to 1,000 numbers, and the random number generator handles much larger ranges and can draw several numbers without repeats.
How do I draw several prizes in order?
Announce the order before the first spin. Many raffles draw the smallest prize first and the top prize last, which keeps the audience in the room; others start with the top prize. Either works as long as everyone knows in advance. Removal is switched on, so each winning ticket drops off when you close the result and can only win once.
If your rules allow one ticket to win more than one prize, untick Remove the winner after each spin in Settings before you begin. Changing the setting halfway through a draw invites complaints, so decide first.
What if a winning ticket is not claimed?
Set a claim deadline in your rules, for example seven days after the draw, and say what happens next. When a prize goes unclaimed, you simply spin again: the unclaimed ticket is already off the wheel, and so are the tickets that won other prizes. Some organisers draw two or three reserve tickets straight after the main draw, which saves getting everyone together again.
How do I record the draw so people trust it?
- Show the full wheel before the first spin and read out how many tickets it holds, so people can check it matches the tickets sold.
- Ask someone independent, such as a guest or a committee member, to press Spin.
- Film the draw on a phone or stream it, especially if ticket holders are not in the room.
- Press Copy under Results before you close the page. The list reads "1. Ticket 014", "2. Ticket 003" and so on, in draw order, and it is not kept once you leave.
Each spin is decided by your browser's secure random generator, as explained in is a spin wheel really random? For more on running a draw that an audience will accept, read how to run a fair giveaway online.
Are raffles legal where I live?
Rules on raffles and lotteries differ between countries, states and even cities. They often depend on who runs the raffle, whether tickets are sold, and where the money goes. Many places allow small raffles for charities, schools or clubs but ask for a licence or registration, and some restrict selling tickets online. This page is not legal advice, so check with your local council or gaming regulator before you sell tickets. For free-entry draws with no purchase, the giveaway picker is a better fit.
Frequently asked questions
Can the same raffle ticket win twice?
Not while "Remove the winner after each spin" is ticked, which it is on this page. The winning ticket leaves the wheel when you close the result pop-up, so the next spin can only land on tickets that have not yet won.
How many tickets can the raffle wheel hold?
Up to 200 tickets as named slices. For larger raffles, draw ticket numbers on the random number wheel, which builds up to 1,000 numbers, or the random number generator, which works with much bigger ranges.
Should I put buyers' names on the wheel instead of ticket numbers?
You can, as long as a name appears once for every ticket that person bought. Ticket numbers are usually better: the list is shorter to check, and you can show the draw on a big screen without displaying anyone's personal details.
What if I spin by accident?
Say so straight away and follow the rule you would use for a mis-drawn paper ticket. The accidental winner is removed when the pop-up closes; if your rules say it goes back in, type that ticket into the box beside the wheel and press Enter before spinning again.
Is the draw saved after I close the page?
The wheel itself is saved in your browser, but the Results list only lasts until you leave or reload the page. Press Copy under Results and paste the winners somewhere safe before you close the tab.