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A New Way to Draw a Winner

The Raffle DroneTM is Canada’s first fully managed, gaming-approved aerial raffle solution exclusively from Raffle Nexus. It introduces a unique approach to winner selection, combining licensed drone operations with a complete raffle platform and on-site event management.
Bring Excitement to Your Event, Engage Your Guests, and Raise More for Your Cause.

How It Works

We'll take care of everything.
1

Plan

We review your venue, confirm airspace clearance, and obtain approval. We also build a custom raffle website to support both online and in-person ticket sales.
2

Setup

On the day of the event, we arrive with The Raffle Drone, secure the drop zone, set the prize flag, and handle on-site ticket sales while building excitement for the winner reveal.
3

Showtime

We load the eligible balls into the hopper, the drone takes flight, and the draw is performed live. The ball closest to the flag is declared the winner, both on-site and online.
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See it in action

Sponsorship & Branding

Make your sponsors part of the spectacle.

The Raffle Drone becomes the main attraction as guests watch the drop. Our customizable branding options help turn that attention into additional exposure for your sponsors or organization.

Every photo, every video, and every moment of the drop puts your sponsors in the spotlight.

Licensed. Insured. Compliant.

Licensed Transport Canada Advanced RPAS pilot

Full commercial insurance coverage

Custom designed low-flight golf balls minimize impact radius and prevent damage to the course

Secured drop zone and crowd perimeter control

Airspace and weather checks conducted before every flight

If drone flight isn’t possible, a Random Number Generator (RNG) can be used as a backup to determine the winning ball in compliance with raffle regulations

Documentation available for venues and regulators upon request

The Raffle Drone is currently available for events across British Columbia.

Raffle Nexus is seeking additional certified advanced RPAS pilots in other provinces to bring this aerial fundraising experience nationwide. Interested pilots can contact us to learn more about joining our future operator network by emailing us.

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RAFFLE DRONE™ is a trademark of Raffle Nexus Canada Inc. All rights reserved.

Frequently Asked Question

Who can run raffles?

Canadian law maintains that certain non-profit and charitable organizations can run raffles. Individuals can also work with local non-profit and charitable organizations to run raffles on their behalf. It’s best to reach out to the authority in the province you are wanting to run a raffle in to determine if you’re eligible to a run a raffle there.

British Columbia – Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch (GPEB) website

Alberta – Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) website

Saskatchewan – Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) website

Manitoba – Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba (LGCA) website

Ontario – Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) website

New Brunswick – New Brunswick Lotteries & Gaming Corporation (NBLGC) website

Nova Scotia – Nova Scotia Alcohol & Gaming website

Prince Edward Island – Gaming Centers Control Regulations website

Yukon – Government of Yukon website

Northwest Territories – Municipal and Community Affairs website

Nunavut – Department of Community Affairs website

Who is Raffle Nexus for?

Raffle Nexus is for non-profit organizations and raffles of all types and sizes. Our platform was designed from the ground up to facilitate running raffles in Canada. From small prize raffles to multi-million dollar prize lotteries, we got you covered!

Is Raffle Nexus a certified gaming services provider in my province?

Raffle Nexus is a certified gaming services provider in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.

Alberta
Class: Electronic Raffle System

British Columbia
Class: Other Gaming Service Provider (Ticket Raffler)
Registration Number: 242682

Ontario
Class: Gaming-Related Supplier
Registration Number: GRSGS00201388

Saskatchewan
Category: Information Technology Services
Registration Number: 838799GS

If you are inquiring from a province or country that we are not yet certified in, please contact us.

How much does your service cost?

Our pricing varies depending on the size of raffle and your needs. Please click here to connect with one of our sales representatives and we’ll be able to provide you a quote quickly once we learn about your raffle and requirements.

What type of raffles are supported?

We support the following raffle formats:

  • Single Prize
  • Multi-Prize
  • Progressive Pot (ie. 50/50)
  • Calendar Raffles
  • Sweepstakes

You can apply for multiple licences and run multiple raffle formats for a single program.

eg. Run a Multi-Prize Raffle alongside a Progressive Pot (50/50). Customers can purchase tickets for each licence in a single transaction.

Are early bird draws supported?

Yes, there’s support an unlimited number of early bird draws. Our platform automatically handles ticket draw eligibility and will display countdown timers to inform your supporters when the important deadlines are.

How can we sell tickets?

Tickets can be sold using any one or combination of the following methods:

  • Online Sales – Customers can purchase tickets online 24/7.
  • Paper Tickets – Our paper ticket solution allows you to offer a traditional method of selling tickets. Inventory is fully managed by the software and you can move tickets between the paper ticket pool and online ticket pool at any time. Looking for printing services? We provide them too! Contact us for more information.
  • Standard Point of Sale – Our platform can be accessed from any computer with an internet connection/browser. You can place orders on behalf of customers and print receipts using your existing computer and printer.
  • Mobile Point of Sale – We can provide tablets with cellular internet capabilities and portable thermal printers so you can set up and sell tickets anywhere.
  • Mail Orders – Orders are mailed in by customers and data entry is a breeze with our optimized order creation tools.
  • Phone / Call Centre – Our call centre module provides scripts for phone agents/volunteers integrated into an order creation form. Scripts can be customized to suit your needs.

Looking for call centre services? We provide them too! Contact us for more information.

What payment methods can we accept?

For online sales – Visa, Master Card, and American Express can be accepted. We support bambora.com, elavon.ca, moneris.com, globalpaymentsinc.com, and stripe.com.

Looking to use your payment processor not listed? Contact us to discuss custom merchant integrations.

For in-person sales – Cash, Cheque, Credit Card via the online provider, or Credit Cards and Debit Cards using your own POS Terminal.

How can tickets be delivered?

Tickets can be issued electronically (eTickets), in-person, and/or by post (physical mail)

How can we draw winners?

You can draw winners electronically using our Certified Random Number Generator (RNG) or using traditional drawing methods (eg. barrel or token draws)

Do you provide any marketing tools?

Affiliate System

Social Sharing

Raffle Nexus Analytics

Custom Tracking Tags (Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel etc.)