FAQs

50/50 RAFFLE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is a 50/50 Raffle?

The 50/50 Raffle is a fundraiser for the Amazin’ Mets Foundation. It is referred to as “50/50” because 50% of proceeds go to a lucky winner and the other 50% goes to the Amazin’ Mets Foundation.

Where can I purchase Raffle tickets?

Fans 18 years of age and over can purchase tickets from sellers wearing orange raffle aprons at various locations throughout the ballpark, including kiosk stations located on the following levels.

  • Caesars Sportsbook at the Metro Market
  • Excelsior Level
  • Field Level
  • Promenade Level
  • Clover Home Plate Club Level/Rotunda

              Tickets can also be purchased online at mets.com/5050

How much are Raffle tickets?

50/50 Raffle tickets are available at four price points:

  • 5 tickets for $10
  • 35 tickets for $25
  • 100 tickets for $50
  • 500 tickets for $100

Who is eligible to purchase tickets?

Each Raffle is only open to persons located in the State of New York who are eighteen (18) years of age or older as of the date of such person’s purchase of the Raffle ticket(s).

Ineligible persons include:

    • Individuals on the New York State Self Exclusionary List.
    • Employees, agents, representatives, and contractors of the Amazin’ Mets Foundation, Inc., Sterling Mets, L.P., Queens Ballpark Company, LLC, Bump Worldwide Inc., Steven and Alexandra Cohen, Point72, L.P., Cohen Private Ventures, LLC, Cohen Veterans Network, Inc., Cohen Veterans Bioscience, Inc., Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation, Inc., and the MLB Entities (as defined in official rules).
    • Foregoing’s respective subsidiaries, affiliates, and advertising/promotional agencies.
    • Immediate families and household members of each of the foregoing are not eligible to enter or win. “Immediate family" includes an employee's spouse, parents, children and employee's siblings living in the same household. "Household" includes all persons residing together (part-time or full-time) in a single residence, whether or not related.

Why am I blocked from purchasing tickets online?

The online purchasing portal uses location services to ensure all purchasers are within New York State. Please ensure you are located within New York limits at the time of your purchase and that your location services are turned on. For assistance with your location services, please click here.

Why can’t I purchase tickets outside of New York State?

The 50/50 Raffle operated by the Amazin’ Mets Foundation is subject to the rules and regulations set forth by the New York State Gaming Commission, the official municipal entity responsible for charitable games in New York. The Commission does not have jurisdiction over charitable games in neighboring states.

What are the accepted forms of payment for Raffle tickets?

Tickets may be purchased using debit and credit cards, in addition to Google and Apple Pay. Cash payments are not accepted. All 50/50 Raffle ticket sales are final, and no refunds or replacements will be issued.

When can I buy the tickets?

Sales start when Citi Field gates open to the public and cease at the bottom of the 6th inning. The winner will be announced during the 7th inning (as in-game situations permit), and online at mets.com/5050, subject to change at the Foundation’s discretion.

When is the winning number of the 50/50 Raffle announced?

The winning number will be announced following the Jackpot drawing on the Amazin’ Mets Foundation’s ribbon board located above the visiting team bullpen.

I hold a winning Raffle ticket. How can I claim my prize?

Email raffle@nymets.com with a photo of your winning ticket to coordinate prize verification and payout. Do not lose or discard your ticket!

How long do I have to claim my winnings?

You have thirty (30) calendar days from the conclusion of each raffle date to submit all required information in order to claim your prize.

How long will it be until I receive my prize?

All prizes will be paid to the verified winner within approximately forty-five (45) days of the winner delivering the winning Raffle ticket and all other required documents.

How can I contact the Amazin’ Mets Foundation?

Please direct 50/50 Raffle inquiries to raffle@nymets.com. For complete rules, visit mets.com/5050.

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