The promoter and sponsor of The Paramount Theatre Half Pot Raffle (the “Raffle”) is the Paramount Heritage Foundation d/b/a The Paramount Theatre, mailing address 1124 Meridian Street, Anderson, IN 46016 (“The Paramount Theatre”), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
All entrants to the Raffle agree to be bound by the terms and conditions provided in theseOfficial Rules (the “Rules”), as well as by all interpretations and other decisions of The Paramount Theatre relating to this Raffle, which are final and binding in all matters notinconsistent with applicable Indiana laws and regulations, and subject to the oversight of the Indiana Gaming Commission (the “IGC”). Conduct of the Raffle is subject to allapplicable Indiana laws and regulations; specifically, the provisions of Indiana Code governing charity gaming found at Indiana Code art. 4-32.3.
1. Game DescriptionConsistent with the definition at Ind. Code 4-32.3-2-33, the Raffle is a fundraising game whereby participants purchase tickets for a chance to win 50% of the total amount collected from all ticket sales for that specific drawing. The remaining 50% of the amount collected will directly benefit The Paramount Theatre for operations, restoration projectsand community-focused events, as well as other lawful purposes.
2. Eligible Persons(a) The Raffle is open to legal U.S. citizens who are at least 18 years of age or older at the time of entry and are otherwise eligible pursuant to all Indiana laws and regulations.
(b) Members and Board Members of The Paramount Theatre are not eligible to enter or win. However, spouses and offspring of The Paramount Theatre members and board members are eligible to participate, provided they meet all other eligibility requirements.
(c) Subject to approval by the IGC, participants purchasing tickets online must be physically located within the State of Indiana at the time of ticket purchase.
3. Entry Period for 2026 The Paramount Theatre Half Pot RaffleIn order to be eligible for the 2026 The Paramount Theatre Half-Pot Raffle drawing to take place on Thursday, September 3, 2026, tickets may be purchased in person during the following specific box office hours (the “Entry Period”):
Box Office/Lobby:
(Dates and times are subject to change)Tuesday through Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM EST - Box Office
Sunday, August 16: 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM EST - Lobby
Wednesday, August 19: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST - Lobby
Friday, August 28: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM EST – Lobby
(b) Festival & Event Sales:
(Dates and times are subject to change)• Paramount Marquee, Friday, July 31: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
• Indiana Black Expo Summer Festival, August 7: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
• Markleville Jamboree, Friday, August 7: 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM EST
• Indiana Black Expo Summer Festival, August 8: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM EST
• Markleville Jamboree, Saturday, August 8: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM EST
• Elwood Glass Festival, Friday, August 14: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM EST
• Paramount Marquee, Friday, August 14: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
• Elwood Glass Festival, Saturday, August 15: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM EST
• Paramount Marquee, Friday, August 21: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
• Anderson Gaslight Festival - Saturday, August 24: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM EDT
• Paramount Marquee, Friday, August 28: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
All times listed are Anderson, Indiana Local Time (EDT). NO RAFFLE TICKETS FOR THEPARAMOUNT THEATRE HALF POT RAFFLE DRAWING WILL BE SOLD AFTER 11:59 PM EDT ON SATURDAY, August 29, 2026.
In addition, Eligible Persons may purchase tickets online beginning at 8:00 AM EDT onFriday, July 31, through Saturday, August 29 at 11:59 PM EDT. The link to purchase tickets online will be available at:
https://andersonparamount.org/half-pot
4. How to Enter(a) Tickets will be sold for the Raffle throughout the Entry Period. To enter the Raffle,entrants must purchase a Raffle ticket.
(b) Tickets may be purchased using CASH, DEBIT or CREDIT CARDS.
(c) Ticket Costs:3 Tickets for $1020 tickets for $2050 tickets for $40200 tickets for $100500 tickets for $200
(d) Raffle tickets may be purchased throughout the Entry Period from authorized ticket booths in person at the locations and times listed at 3(a) and (b) or through approved electronic systems.
(e) There is no limit on the number of raffle tickets an individual may purchase.
(f) All ticket purchases for the 2026 Raffle must be completed by the end of the EntryPeriod to be eligible for the applicable drawing.
(g) All purchases are final, and no refunds or replacements will be issued.
(h) As approved by the IGC, purchase of tickets online may only be purchased byindividuals 18 years of age or older and physically located within the State of Indiana.
(i) Raffle tickets may not be resold. For physical tickets, the individual who physicallyholds the winning ticket is deemed the winner; each ticket is considered a bearer instrument. For all tickets, a successful claim is contingent upon presentation of both the ticket number and the unique identifier for verification.
(j) Any legal disputes related to ticket purchase or arising out of the conduct of the Raffle, specifically those related to the ownership of a ticket, may render the ticket void and ineligible for a prize, particularly if the unique identifier and ticket number cannot be authenticated to a verifiable purchaser.
5. Prize Determination & Structure(a) There will be a total of one (1) prize awarded for the 2026 Raffle.
(b) The prize will be exactly fifty percent (50%) of the total gross cash receipts collected from all ticket sales attributed to that specific drawing.
(c) The total pot amount for the 2026 Raffle Prize will be updated and displayed periodically on The Paramount Theatre Marquee and online.
6. Probability of WinningThe probability of winning the 2026 Raffle Prize is dependent upon the total number ofeligible tickets sold for that specific drawing. For example, if 100 tickets are sold, yourchance of winning with one ticket is 1 in 100. The more tickets sold, the lower theindividual's probability of winning, but the larger the prize pot.
7. Winner Selection and Notification(a) The winning ticket for the Half-Pot Prize will be randomly selected utilizing Rafflebox, an Indiana Gaming Commission licensed raffle software, on Thursday, September 3, 2026. The drawing shall take place prior to 7:00 PM EDT.
(b) The drawing for the 2026 Raffle Prize will be recorded and the video linked to The Paramount Theatre's social media channels and through its media partners.
(c) The winning ticket for the 2026 Raffle Prize must have the individual numbers listed in the same chronological order as the posted winning number.
(d) The winning ticket number for the 2026 Raffle Prize will be announced at the time ofthe drawing.
(e) The winning number for the 2026 Raffle Prize will also be published on The Paramount Theatre's official social media pages and broadcast through its media partners. Results and related updates will be posted on our website at
https://andersonparamount.org/half-pot.(f) The winner of the 2026 Raffle Prize need not be present to win.
8. Claiming the Prize(a) To claim the prize, the winner must call (765-642-1234) or email(boxoffice@andersonparamount.org) and provide their contact information. A representative from The Paramount Theatre will contact the winner to arrange a meeting at The Paramount Theatre (located at 1124 Meridian Street, Anderson, IN) in order to verify the information related to the winning ticket.
(b) The winner must present the original winning ticket, which includes both the ticketnumber and its unique identifier, along with a valid photo identification. For tickets purchased through electronic systems, the 'original winning ticket' refers to the unique digital record generated upon purchase, including the ticket number and unique identifier, which must be verifiable against the purchaser's records.
(c) The ticket number and unique identifier must be presented as a matched pair and will be subject to thorough verification by The Paramount Theatre. Any discrepancies, tampering, illegibility, or inability to authenticate these two pieces of information will result in disqualification.
(d) The winner must provide all information required to claim a prize (including taxidentification information) and is required to execute an Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability Publicity Release attesting to the fact that he/she is 18 years of age or older, as well as other terms and conditions as designated by The Paramount Theatre, including consent to the use of his/her name and likeness, in order to collect the prize.
(e) All claims for the 2026 Raffle Prize must be initiated within fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of the drawing. Specifically, the winner must contact The Paramount Theatre in the required manner by close of business on September 17, 2026.
(f) The required verification meeting must be completed within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of the drawing. Specifically, the winner must meet with The Paramount Theatre and complete execution of all required documents by close of business on October 3, 2026.
(g) In the event:
i. that the winner does not contact The Paramount Theatre within fourteen (14) calendar days of the drawing (by close of business on September 17, 2026);
ii. that the winner is ruled ineligible for any reason; or
iii. that the winner declines the prize, the prize will be forfeited and will be retained by The Paramount Theatre for distribution throughout the calendar year immediately following the Raffle in the manner described in Section 9(b) of these Rules.
iv. The Paramount Theatre Inc. has no obligation to contact potential winners.
(h) All prizes will be delivered via check within thirty (30) calendar days of the winnerdelivering the winning raffle ticket, executed Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability Publicity Release, and presentment of all other required documents to The Paramount Theatre.
(i) For security and safety reasons, no cash payments will be made to the Raffle winner.
9. Prize Description & Use of Funds(a) Each entrant who purchased a winning raffle ticket for the 2026 Half Pot will receiveone-half of the gross proceeds. The gross proceeds are the value of all monies collected from tickets purchased for The Paramount Theatre Half-Pot Raffle during the Entry Period.
(b) All remaining proceeds from the Raffle shall be retained by The Paramount Theatreto offset gaming expenses and other lawful purposes. The balance after deducting expenses shall be used for the operations and continued restoration of The Paramount Theatre, ensuring the preservation, maintenance, and ongoing enhancement of this historic community landmark.
(c) Unclaimed winnings for the 2026 Half Pot Prize will be retained by The Paramount Theatre for distribution throughout the calendar year immediately following the Raffle in the manner described in Section 9(b) of these Rules.
10. TaxesA prize winner is solely responsible for proper reporting and payment of all applicable federal, state, and local taxes and any expenses associated with the Raffle, unless otherwise indicated. The Paramount Theatre will report winnings to the IRS and the State of Indiana as required by law.
11. Release of Liability and IndemnificationBy entering the Raffle, each entrant agrees to follow these Rules and forever releases,discharges, and waives any and all claims, liabilities and actions of any kind, howsoever caused or arising and whether by negligence, any intentional act or otherwise, that entrant may have or that may arise against The Paramount Theatre and each of their subsidiaries and related entities, and The Paramount Theatre Members, Directors and Staff(collectively, the “Released Parties”), with respect to or arising out of either: (i) the entrant’s participation; or (ii) the receipt or use of the prize awarded in the Raffle. By entering the Raffle, each entrant further agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties and their insurers against any and all damages, costs, judgments, and/or expenses (including but not limited to attorneys’ fees and/or other legal fees) they may incur as a result of claims made against them in connection with either: (i) the entrant’s participation; or (ii) the receipt or use of the prize awarded in the Raffle.
12. Publicity ReleaseExcept where prohibited by law, in consideration of being permitted to participate in the Raffle and the opportunity to win the prizes offered, each entrant hereby agrees and consents, without further authorization, compensation or remuneration of any kind, to the use of the entrant’s name, likeness, voice, photograph, performance, personal statements and/or biographical information in any and all advertising, promotions and other publicity conducted by The Paramount Theatre. By participating, winners acknowledge and agree that they may not remain anonymous and understand and consent that their identity will be publicized.
13. Raffle Cancellation, Suspension or ModificationThe Paramount Theatre reserves the right to cancel, modify, or suspend the Raffle and/orchange dates relating to the promotion of the Raffle in case of schedule changes, acts of God, force majeure events, computer viruses, bugs, corruption or unfairness of the security or administration of the Raffle, or for any other reason, at the sole discretion of TheParamount Theatre.
14. TransferabilityPersons who purchase a Raffle ticket may opt to give away their Raffle ticket to other eligible persons pursuant to these rules, but in doing so the purchaser waives any claim he/she might otherwise have to the prize. Purchasers of any Raffle tickets may not re-sell their Raffle tickets to other parties and may not give a Raffle ticket away to another person for the purpose of allowing that person to re-sell such Raffle ticket. Any Raffle ticket which has been resold in violation of these rules shall be void. All individuals who re-sell, purchase, or receive a Raffle ticket in violation of these rules shall be ineligible to participate in the Raffle or to win a prize. A winner may transfer his/her prize to a third party provided that the following conditions are met: (a) the transferee would have otherwise been an eligible person to enter the Raffle; (b) the transferee shall be responsible for all taxes and costs described in these Rules; and (c) the transferee shall be bound by all terms and conditions of these Rules that are applicable to the winner.
15. General Conditions(a) By participating in the Raffle, entrants agree to be bound by these Rules and thedecisions of The Paramount Theatre, which are final and binding.
(b) The Paramount Theatre is not responsible for lost, interrupted or unavailable network, server or other connections, miscommunications, failed phone or computer hardware or software or telephone transmissions or technical failures, garbled or jumbled transmissions or other errors of any kind, whether human, mechanical or electronic; including, without limitation, the incorrect or inaccurate capture of winner information online, or for lost, late, incomplete, damaged, destroyed, delayed, stolen or misdirected winner information.(
c) These Rules are subject to all applicable Indiana state laws and regulations governing charity gaming and to the authority of the Indiana Gaming Commission.
16. Void Where ProhibitedParticipation in this Raffle is void where prohibited.
17. Data Privacy and Use of InformationAny personal information collected by The Paramount Theatre during the Raffle (excludingthe winner's name, likeness, etc., as described herein) will be used solely for the purpose of administering the Raffle and fulfilling prizes. For online purchases as approved by the IGC, entrants will have the option to provide explicit consent via an opt-in checkbox for their information to be used for future communications related to The Paramount Theatre activities. Otherwise, this information will not be used for future communications unrelated to the Raffle, nor will it be sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
18. Anti-Tampering and FraudThe Paramount Theatre reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers or attempts to tamper with the entry process, the operation of the Raffle, the software used, or who violates these Rules. Any attempt by an entrant to deliberately damage any website or undermine the legitimate operation of the Raffle may be a violation of criminal and civil laws, and should such an attempt be made, The Paramount Theatre reserves the right to seek damages from any such entrant to the fullest extent permitted by law.
19. SeverabilityIf any provision of these Rules is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be severed from the remainder of these Rules, which will remain in full force and effect.
20. Governing Law and Jurisdiction All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Rules, or the rights and obligations of an entrant and/or The Paramount Theatre in connection with the Raffle, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Indiana, without regard to its conflict of law principles. All disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Madison County. All participants agree that: (1) any and all disputes, claims, and causes of action not waived arising out of or in connection with the Raffle, or any prizes awarded, shall be resolved individually, without resorting to any form of class action; (2) any and all claims, judgments, and awards shall be limited to actual out-ofpocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this raffle, but in no event attorneys' fees; and (3) under no circumstances will participants be permitted to obtain awards for, and participant hereby waives all rights to claim punitive, incidental, and consequential damages, and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses, and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased.
Indiana Gaming Commission
License Number: 002112
Reference Number: 165244
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