When does the draw happen?
How draw timing works, and why it's an approximate time.
Every raffle has a draw date and time, shown on the raffle page. That's when the organiser plans to draw the winner — but it's best thought of as a guide, not a stopwatch.
Why it's approximate
The draw time is there so you know roughly when to expect a result. The organiser runs the draw themselves when they're ready — RaffleLink never draws automatically — so it may happen right on time, or a little after. That's normal and nothing to worry about.
Organisers do this deliberately so they can make sure everything's in order before drawing. So if the listed time passes and you haven't heard, give it a little while.
Where to check
- The raffle page — once the draw's done and the organiser publishes the result, the winners appear there.
- Your email — you may get a note when the raffle's drawn, and you'll definitely hear if you've won.
"Closing" vs "drawing"
Two different moments:
- Closing is when ticket sales end — no more tickets can be bought.
- Drawing is when the winner is picked, which happens after closing.
So a raffle can be closed (sales over) but not yet drawn (winner still to come). If you see a raffle is closed, the draw is the next step — keep an eye on your email and the raffle page.