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Mile High Raffle review (2026): licensed Colorado charity raffle, $50 tickets, no free entry
Colorado-only licensed charity raffle: $50 tickets, 30,000 cap, 1 in 30,000 grand prize odds; no free entry.
Our verdict
A state-licensed charity raffle with a clear 1 in 30,000 grand prize odds at $50 a ticket, but it is Colorado-only, has no free entry and states no ARVs.
Best for: Colorado adults who treat a $50 ticket as a gift to Boys & Girls Clubs with a chance to win.
- Odds & value 25%5
- Transparency 20%7
- Player protection 20%8
- Ease of play 15%6
- Payouts & claims 10%5
- Reputation 10%8
What we like
- Licensed (Bingo-Raffles #2026-20817)
- 1 in 30,000 grand prize odds stated with a 30,000 ticket cap
- Run by a Colorado 501(c)(3) youth charity
- 18+ with certified games manager supervision
What to watch
- Colorado residents only
- No free entry; payment by credit card
- No ARV stated for prizes
- Smaller grand prize if 12,000 tickets are not sold
At a glance
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Available in
- CO
- Fees
- Main raffle $50 (1), $125 (3-pack), $200 (6-pack); Weekly and 50/50 add-ons $20-$75; Value Pack $350; Super Value Pack $500. No free entry: all entries require payment by credit card.
- Mobile app
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- Courier apps allowed
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Score breakdown
Rubric & weights- Odds & value 25% weight5/10
Grand prize odds of 1 in 30,000 are stated, but a $50 ticket with no free entry and a cash-alternative grand prize of about $100,000.
- Transparency 20% weight7/10
Rules state the 30,000 ticket cap, the 1 in 30,000 odds, ticket prices, licence number and drawing dates, but no ARV for any prize.
- Player protection 20% weight8/10
Licensed under Bingo-Raffles License #2026-20817, 18+ rule, Colorado-location requirement and certified games manager supervision.
- Ease of play 15% weight6/10
Buy online by credit card, but only from inside Colorado and no mail or phone purchase.
- Payouts & claims 10% weight5/10
Prize tax treatment is described only as non-deductible tickets; claim window not verified.
- Reputation 10% weight8/10
Run by a long-standing 501(c)(3) youth charity under a state licence; no regulatory action found in the research.
Games, prices and published odds
Top prizes and odds
| Game | Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mile High Raffle | Grand Prize (1 winner) | Vehicle or $100,000 cash (no ARV stated) | 1 in 30,000 if all tickets sold |
| Early Bird Prize | Kia Telluride or $30,000 cash | — | |
| Value Pack Prize | $10,000 cash | — |
Top three prize tiers as printed on the operator's prize chart.
Odds are the operator's published figures per single play. Prize amounts are before tax.
Who it’s for
The Mile High Raffle suits Colorado adults who treat a $50 ticket as a gift to Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver with a chance to win. It is not for anyone outside Colorado, or anyone who wants a free way in. A raffle is different from a sweepstakes; see sweepstakes vs lottery vs raffle.
Status
The final ticket purchase deadline was 23 Oct 2026, so sales are closed. The grand prize drawing is on Friday 6 Nov 2026 at 9am.
How it works
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, a Colorado 501(c)(3), runs it under Bingo-Raffles License #2026-20817 from the Colorado Secretary of State. Buyers must be 18 or older and physically in Colorado, and the site says it is not open to California residents. The main raffle costs $50 for one ticket, $125 for a 3-pack and $200 for a 6-pack. Add-ons and packs run up to $500. The grand prize has a cash alternative of about $100,000.
No free entry
All entries require payment by credit card. We found no free method, and there is no mail or phone purchase.
How it scored
Player protection and reputation are the strongest at 8: a state licence, an 18+ rule, a Colorado-location requirement, supervision by a certified games manager and a long-standing youth charity. Transparency scored 7. The rules state the 30,000 ticket cap, the 1 in 30,000 grand prize odds, prices and dates, but no ARV for any prize.
Odds and value and payouts and claims are the weakest at 5. A $50 ticket with no free entry is a real cost, and the rules describe tax only through the IRS position that raffle payments are not deductible charitable contributions. The claim window was not verified. Ease of play scored 6.
Our take
A properly licensed, clearly stated raffle with fair disclosure of odds. Its limits are the Colorado-only rule, the missing free route and unstated prize values. See the methodology for how we score.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Mile High Raffle (Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver) legit?
- Mile High Raffle (Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver) is operated by Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, Inc.. Conducted by Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, a Colorado 501(c)(3), under Bingo-Raffles License #2026-20817 issued by the Colorado Secretary of State. Buyers must be 18+ and physically in Colorado; the site footer says not open to California residents. Final ticket purchase deadline 23 Oct 2026; grand prize drawing Friday 6 Nov 2026 at 9am. We rate it 6.5/10 (Good) on odds, transparency, player protection, ease of play, payouts and reputation, verified November 2, 2026.
- How much does Mile High Raffle (Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver) cost?
- From $50 to $500. Main raffle $50 (1), $125 (3-pack), $200 (6-pack); Weekly and 50/50 add-ons $20-$75; Value Pack $350; Super Value Pack $500. No free entry: all entries require payment by credit card.
- What are the odds of winning at Mile High Raffle (Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver)?
- 2026 Mile High Raffle: top prize If 12,000 main tickets sell: choice of a vehicle (Mercedes Sprinter conversion, Rivian R1S, Ford F-150 Raptor or Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro) or $100,000 cash; if fewer, up to $100,000 (annuity-based). No ARV stated at 1 in 30,000 if all 30,000 main tickets are sold. These are the operator's published figures per single play.
- How old do you have to be to play Mile High Raffle (Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver)?
- The minimum age is 18.
- What are the downsides of Mile High Raffle (Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver)?
- Colorado residents only. No free entry; payment by credit card. No ARV stated for prizes. Smaller grand prize if 12,000 tickets are not sold.
Sources
Facts last verified November 2, 2026
Every figure on this page comes from one of the documents below. If a source has changed since our check, tell us.
- Mile High Raffle official rules · accessed November 2, 2026
- Mile High Raffle drawings page · accessed November 2, 2026
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