A raffle ticket is a numbered paper ticket used to enter a prize drawing at events like school fundraisers, carnivals, festivals, and community nights. Most options feature consecutive numbering for easy tracking and a perforated stub you tear off for the drawing.

• Single tickets: Common for admission, drink, or food vouchers.
• Double/50/50 tickets: Two matching numbers—one goes in the draw box, one is kept as proof.
• Common formats: Rolls of 500, 1,000, or 2,000; assorted colors to color-code sessions or prize types.

Features vary by product, so it can help to review the description for details like paper weight, perforation style, and any writable sections for name or phone.

You can go simple with blank rolls or design and print your own. Here’s a flexible approach:

1. Pick a format: Choose blank roll tickets (already perforated and often numbered) or printable ticket stock.
2. Add details: Include event name, date, prize, price, and contact fields if needed.
3. Numbering: Use consecutively numbered stock, or number tickets manually or in a basic document.
4. Test a few: Print a small batch to check alignment and readability.
5. Cut/perforate: If printing sheets, cut cleanly and add a tear line if desired.
6. Organize: Bundle tickets by seller or session to track sales.

Paper, printer, and ink can affect results, so a quick test run is helpful.

It depends on how you’ll use them. Here’s a quick guide:

• Single roll (one stub): Good for admission, drink/food vouchers, or simple check-ins. You collect the ticket or mark it, and that’s it.
• Double roll (two matching stubs): Ideal for raffles, 50/50 drawings, and door prizes. One half goes in the drawing container; the buyer keeps the other as proof.

If you’re drawing winners later, double rolls provide a built-in “keep this coupon” stub. For quick entry control or concessions, single rolls are straightforward. Also consider color, quantity per roll, and whether you need space to write names or phone numbers.

Depending on the event, you might see them labeled as:

• 50/50 tickets or double tickets (two matching stubs)
• Admission tickets or entry stubs (event access)
• Door prize tickets or draw tickets (prize drawings)
• Drink tickets or food vouchers (concessions)
• Auction tickets or coupon stubs (bidding or giveaways)

The naming usually reflects the purpose. If you’re running a drawing, look for terms like “double,” “50/50,” “tear-off,” and “consecutively numbered” to help match the ticket style to your event.

A quick estimate can keep you stocked without overbuying:

1. Start with attendance: Estimate total guests.
2. Decide tickets per person: For raffles, many events plan for multiple per guest (for example, 3–10). For admission or drink tickets, plan closer to 1–2 per guest.
3. Do the math: Guests × tickets per guest = total. For 100 guests at 5 tickets each, plan ~500.
4. Match roll sizes: Common rolls include 500, 1,000, or 2,000. Round up to the next roll size.

Multiple drawings, multi-day events, or color-coding sessions may require extra rolls or assorted colors. Consecutive numbering can also help track sales by batch.