By purchasing a raffle ticket and participating in the 2025 Pot of Black & Gold 50/50 Raffle, you agree that (1) the Pot of Black & Gold 50/50 Raffle (the “Raffle”) is a fundraising activity conducted by the Noblesville Band Boosters, Inc. (hereinafter “Band Boosters”) in support of the Noblesville Band Program; (2) these Official Rules & Regulations below govern the conduct of the Raffle and together with the decisions of the Band Boosters, including resolutions of any disputes, are binding and final on everyone who purchases a Raffle ticket and/or presents a winning Raffle ticket; (3) it is the responsibility of the ticket purchaser to review the Official Rules & Regulations for modifications or supplements; (4) no modification of these official contest rules shall be effective and enforceable unless made by the Band Boosters in writing and approved by the Board of Directors; and (5) the Raffle is subject to all applicable Indiana laws and regulations, specifically, to the provisions of Indiana Code governing charity gaming found at Indiana Code section 4-32.3 as well as to oversight by the Indiana Gaming Commission. 

 

1. TICKETS. The price per one (1) ticket is $5.00. Tickets will also be offered for sale in multiple units to include five (5) for $20.00, fifteen (15) for $50, and thirty (30) for $100.00. There is no limit to the number of tickets that can be sold. There is no limit on the number of tickets an individual may purchase. 

All raffle ticket purchases must be made in cash, check or Venmo.

Credit Card purchases can be completed face to face as of July 2024.

All purchases are final. 

No refunds or replacements will be issued. 

 

Tickets may be purchased beginning June 26, 2025, through, and including, October 8’, 2025 (the “Entry Period”). A cut-off time for ticket sales on October 8th, 2025, will be advertised on the Band Booster website (www.noblesvilleband.org/raffle) which will determine the end of the Entry Period after which tickets may not be purchased. The Band Boosters have the right to shorten or extend the Entry Period. The Band Boosters will conduct the drawing in accordance with Raffle rules contained herein. The odds of winning will depend on the number of eligible entries received and accepted. 

 

1. ELIGIBILITY. Raffle ticket purchasers and the person claiming a prize must be a legal U.S. citizen or legal resident and at least 18 years of age at the time of purchase. Raffle tickets may not be purchased in the name of a business, trust, corporation, or other entity, or wherever prohibited by applicable law. Members of the Board of Directors of the Band Boosters and/or the Raffle Planning Committee, or persons related by blood or marriage living in the same household of members of the Board or Directors of the Band Boosters and/or Raffle Planning Committee, are not eligible to win the Raffle. Prize winners may be required to sign an affidavit of eligibility. Offer void where prohibited by law. 

 

1. PRIZE & DRAWING. The grand prize will constitute one-half (50%) of the gross sales of all eligible tickets sold by the end of the Entry Period. The Band Boosters shall retain the other one-half (50%) of the gross sales of all eligible tickets. 

The grand prize drawing will take place on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 7pm at the Noblesville Community Center located at 372 S. 8th Street, Noblesville, IN 46060. The winning ticket will be drawn at random from a drum containing all eligible Raffle ticket stubs.  The drawing will be open to the public; however, the winner does not need to be present to win. A live video of the drawing will be aired on the Raffle Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/NoblesvilleBandRaffle). The video and winning Raffle ticket number will be posted on the Band Booster website (www.noblesvilleband.org/raffle) within 24 hours after the drawing is complete. 

 

1. CLAIMING PRIZE. The winner may contact the Band Boosters via email president@noblesvilleband.org, treasurer@noblesvilleband.org, or raffle@noblesvilleband.org. 

The winner must provide the Band Boosters with the winning Raffle ticket, a State-issued photo ID verifying identity, a completed IRS Form W-9, and any other necessary tax information prior to receiving winnings. Failure to provide a paper ticket and correctly completed form(s) shall be grounds for forfeiting the prize. Screenshots or photos of the winning ticket will not be accepted. The Band Boosters shall have no responsibility to replace lost tickets nor maintain records of individuals purchasing tickets. 

In the event (i) the winner does not contact the Band Boosters within thirty (30) days of the end of the Entry Period; (ii) the winner is ruled ineligible for any reason; or (iii) the winner declines the prize, then in those events the prize will be forfeited and the Band Boosters will retain the earnings. 

The Band Boosters have no obligation to contact potential winners. 

 

Winners are asked to consent to the use of their name, photograph or videotape likeness, and statements for publicity purposes by the Band Boosters in order to collect the prize. 

 

1. TICKETS & PURCHASING. Tickets may be purchased direct from members of the Band Boosters Raffle Planning Committee, or at various events & locations around Noblesville during the Entry Period: Detailed location & time information, including a calendar of events, can be found on the Band Booster website (www.noblesvilleband.org/raffle). All ticket sale locations and times are subject to change at the discretion of the Band Boosters.

 

1. RULES & AUTHORIZATION FOR USE. By participating in this Raffle, all ticket purchasers accept and agree (1) to be bound by all the rules, limitations and restrictions set forth here, and (2) that their names and/or likenesses may be disclosed to and used by the news media and may otherwise be used by the Band Boosters, for publicity purposes and naming of the prize winners to be published in area newspapers or other media including television, radio, web and print. The prize winners may be published on the Band Booster website, Facebook and other social media sites. Name of the winner may be obtained by sending a written request plus a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the Noblesville Band Boosters, P.O. Box 712, Noblesville, IN 46061. 

 

1. RELEASE BY PARTICIPANTS. By participating in this Raffle, each participant releases the Band Boosters and the Noblesville Band Program, and each of their respective directors, officers, contractors and agents, from any and all liability for injuries, losses or damages of any kind caused by any prize or resulting from acceptance, possession, use or misuse of any prize, and each winner agrees to fully indemnify and hold Band Boosters and Noblesville Band Program and each of their respective directors, officers, contractors and agents harmless from any and all losses, damages, costs, expenses, rights, claims and actions of any kind arising in connection with this Raffle or as a result of the winner's acceptance or use of any prize. Each Participant by participating in the Raffle acknowledges that no other party is associated with the Raffle, including without limitation Noblesville High School, the Noblesville School Corporation, or any of its teachers, educators, administrators, staff, agents, officers, employees, or representatives and each participant fully indemnifies and holds those parties harmless from any and all losses, damages, costs, expenses, rights, claims and actions of any kind arising in connection with this Raffle or as a result of the winner's acceptance or use of any prize. A Raffle participant's sole and exclusive remedy for Band Boosters breach of these Rules and Regulations shall be limited to the return of the purchase price paid for his or her Raffle ticket(s). In no event shall Band Boosters, or their respective directors, officers, contractors, members, committee members, agents, advisors, or representatives be liable to any party for any loss or injuries to earnings, profits or goodwill, or for any incidental, special, punitive or consequential damages of any person or entity. 

 

1. DISCLAIMERS. The Band Boosters does not undertake to give advice on the legal or tax consequences of the purchase of Raffle tickets or the claiming of prizes by its winners. However, it understands that the IRS position is that amounts paid for chances in raffles, lotteries or similar drawings for valuable prizes are not gifts, and consequently do not qualify as deductible charitable contributions. The winner assumes and must pay all fees and charges and income taxes (local, state and federal taxes), if applicable. Band Boosters reserves the right to withhold standard rates for federal and/or Indiana state taxes as may be required by applicable law or the Indiana Gaming Commission, but by reason of that reservation the Band Boosters assumes no responsibility for a prizewinner's ultimate tax obligations and suggests you consult your tax advisor. If taxes are withheld, the prize winner remains obligated for the full payment of any and all fees and taxes for his or her prize winnings. Forms W-2G will be filed with the Internal Revenue Service to report the value of the prizes won. All required forms will also be filed with the state of Indiana Department of Revenue and Gaming Commission. This offer is void where prohibited by law and all federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. 

 

THE WINNERS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO SEEK PROFESSIONAL LEGAL AND/OR TAX ADVICE. AWARDS COULD HAVE INCOME OR OTHER TAX CONSEQUENCES, ADVERSE EFFECTS ON GOVERNMENT ENTITLEMENTS OR OTHER BENEFITS, AND MAY HAVE OTHER LEGAL, FINANCIAL OR TAX CONSEQUENCES. 

 

1. INDIANA GAMING COMMISSION REGISTRATION. This Raffle is conducted for the benefit of the Noblesville High School Band Program by the Noblesville Band Boosters, Inc., under strict conformity and compliance with the Indiana Gaming Commission, and the rules and regulations of the Charity Gaming Division. The Raffle is licensed by the Indiana Gaming Commission, Indiana Annual Raffle License No. 016350 which is on file with the Band Boosters. 

 

Any questions regarding the Raffle or the purchase of Raffle tickets may be directed to Raffle@noblesvilleband.org or President@noblesvilleband.org 

 

Approved by the Noblesville Band Boosters, Inc. 

Board of Directors