How to run a 100-number raffle (step by step)
To run a 100-number raffle, set the prize and the price of each ticket, number the tickets from 00 to 99, sell each number to just one person, keep track of who paid, and draw using the result of a well-known lottery. You can keep the ticket book on paper or in an app like Rifapp, which is free up to 100 numbers and lets each person reserve their number from their phone.
Step by step
1. Set the prize and the ticket price
Work out how much you need to raise: the value of the prize plus any expenses you have. Divide that total by 100 and you get the minimum price per ticket. For example, if the prize and expenses add up to $600,000, each ticket should cost at least $6,000. You can also offer bundles, like "2 tickets for $10,000".
2. Number the raffle book from 00 to 99
A 100-number raffle runs from 00 to 99, because counting starts at zero. That way every number has exactly two digits and matches the last two digits of a lottery result, which makes the draw easier.
On paper: draw a 10-by-10 grid and write in each number. With Rifapp: the raffle book is generated automatically when you create the raffle.
3. Set the date and the way you'll draw
Before selling the first ticket, decide on the date and how the winner will be chosen. The clearest way is to use the last two digits of a well-known lottery result on that date, because nobody controls that result. Announce it to everyone from the start.
4. Sell and record each number
Each number is sold to just one person. On paper, write the name next to the number and check that it isn't repeated. With Rifapp, you share a link: people open the raffle book from their phone, see live which numbers are still free, and reserve theirs without downloading anything.
5. Collect and track payments
Agree on payment directly with each buyer (Nequi, bank transfer or cash) and mark who has already paid. In Rifapp you see who reserved each number, mark payments, and send a payment reminder on WhatsApp with one tap. Rifapp does not collect or process the money. If you want, you can automatically release reservations that aren't paid after a set time.
6. Draw and announce the winner
On the announced day, check the lottery, find the winning number and let the person know. Publish the result so everyone can see it. In Rifapp, once you record the winner the raffle's public page shows it, and you can share an image or a video of the winner.
Paper or Rifapp: which one to choose?
Paper works well for small raffles among people who see each other every day. If you sell through WhatsApp or to people who aren't nearby, an app avoids duplicates, shows everyone the status of each number, and saves you from writing it down and resending photos of the raffle book. Rifapp is free to start; raffles with more than 100 numbers require Premium for that raffle, a one-time payment (not a subscription). You can see the price in your currency in the app.
Frequently asked questions
Why does a 100-number raffle run from 00 to 99?
Because the raffle book starts at zero. That way all numbers have two digits and can be matched directly with the last two digits of a lottery result.
How much should I charge for each ticket in a 100-number raffle?
Add up the value of the prize and your expenses, and divide the total by 100. That is the minimum price per ticket. Raise it if you want to make a profit, or create bundles like 2 tickets for $10,000.
Is Rifapp free for a 100-number raffle?
Yes. Rifapp is free up to 100 numbers. For more than 100 numbers you need Premium for that raffle, which is a one-time payment and not a subscription.
What happens if not all 100 numbers are sold?
It depends on the way of drawing you announce before starting. If you draw with a lottery, the winning number might not have been sold. If you draw in the app among the paid tickets, someone who paid always wins.
Do participants have to download Rifapp?
No. They open the raffle link from their phone, see the raffle book live and reserve their number without downloading anything. Only the organizer uses the app.
Do I need a permit to run a raffle?
It depends on your country and the type of raffle. Before selling tickets, check the local requirements: in Colombia, some raffles need authorization from Coljuegos.
Organize your raffle with Rifapp
Create the raffle book, share the link and keep track of payments. Free to start.