Is a raffle considered gambling?

For a long time, there was a lot of debate whether a raffle should be considered a gambling activity or not. Nowadays, there is a consensus that a raffle is indeed a gambling activity, where tickets are sold and prizes are awarded based on chance. 

Unlike some other popular online casino games such as poker or blackjack, with raffles your faith is 100% on the hands of chance. For a lot of people, that’s the most exciting part about it. You don’t have to worry about acquiring any special skill or practice a game endlessly until you feel like you finally got it. When it comes to raffles, the only decision you have to make is how many tickets you will purchase. It goes without saying that, naturally, the more tickets you own, the higher the chances you will be holding the winning number and walking home with a prize.