The Louisville Sports Commission Presents…
Go Cards! Big East Basketball Tournament Raffle
Benefiting the University of Louisville Autism at Kosair Charities
LSC Charitable Gaming License #EXE0001321
1. Objective and Purpose. The 2012 Go Cards! Big East Basketball Tournament
Raffle is conducted for the sole purpose of generating funds to support the University of Louisville Autism Center at Kosair Charities, a charitable organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. All proceeds, less the cost of expenses, benefit the University of Louisville Autism Center at Kosair Charities.
The Louisville Sports Commission is a not-for-profit organization committed to attracting, creating and hosting sports-related events and opportunities that have a positive economic impact, enhance the image of the greater Louisville area and improve the quality of life for area residents and sports enthusiasts.
The University of Louisville Autism Center at Kosair Charities is a partnership between the
Departments of Pediatrics and Psychiatry and College of Education and Human Development to create a comprehensive, multidisciplinary center at the University Of Louisville Health Sciences Center. This partnership will become Kentucky's primary resource for state of the art assessment and treatment of autism, cutting edge research, training and support for parents of children with
autism, and the focal point for education and training of professionals from a number of health care and educational disciplines.
2. Eligibility. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older. Void where prohibited by law. With the purchase of a Raffle Ticket Entry Entrants agree to comply with these Official Rules, as well as any and all applicable federal, state and/or local laws, statutes, ordinances, regulations and/or codes. Each Raffle Ticket Entry. Entrant is only eligible to win one (1) prize. Should the same Raffle Ticket Entry Entrant be drawn for the second Grand Prize, a new ticket will be drawn.
If multiple Entrants are identified on one (1) Raffle Ticket Entry the first name listed shall be deemed the Entrant and it is that Entrant’s responsibility to allocate any prize received among the other parties to his/her Raffle Ticket Entry.
Go Cards! Big East Basketball Tournament Raffle Committee Members, their spouses, and household members are not eligible to win.
3. Purchase. The cost of each Raffle Ticket Entry is $20.00 in U.S. Funds. Such purchase price is not tax deductible. Payment may be made in cash and/or by check (made payable to Louisville Sports Commission) or by money order. Purchases can also be made by credit card (MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover accepted) through online purchase. Raffle Ticket Entries may be purchased from Go Cards! Big East Basketball Tournament Raffle Committee Members, associated volunteer board members or online at www.gocardsraffle.com.
There is no limit to the number of times an individual may enter. All Entrants must provide valid payment along with their name, address, telephone number and/or e-mail address, which shall be legibly written on the numbered ticket stub and/or entered on-line at www.gocardsraffle.com. If an Entrant’s form of payment is dishonored, such Entry will be invalidated unless a substitute form of payment is rendered within ten (10) days of notice to the Entrant that his/her form of payment has been dishonored. Although reasonable efforts will be made to notify an Entrant if his/her form of payment is dishonored, the Louisville Sports Commission is not responsible and accepts no liability for same if such efforts are unsuccessful and it remains the Entrant’s responsibility to assure proper payment of the Raffle Ticket Entry cost by a valid means. All Entrants purchasing a Raffle Ticket Entry from a Go Cards! Big East Basketball Tournament Raffle Committee Member or associated volunteer board member will be provided a numbered ticket stub upon purchase. Entrants purchasing a Raffle Ticket Entry at www.gocardsraffle.com, and providing the necessary contact information, will receive an electronic scan of their numbered ticket stub via the email address providing during their Google Checkout within ten (10) days of the confirmation of the Entrant’s proper payment for same.
4. Limitation and Deadline . A maximum of 5,000 Raffle Ticket Entries will be sold. Face-to-face Raffle Ticket Entries and payment for same must be made on or before February 4, 2012 or the sale of 5,000 previous Raffle Ticket Entries, whichever is first to occur. Online Raffle Ticket Entries and payment for the same must be made on or before February 4, 2012 or the sale of 5,000 previous Raffle Ticket Entries, whichever is first to occur. Raffle Ticket Entries will be sold and accepted on a first come, first served basis.
5. Cancellation and/or Modification . The Louisville Sports Commission reserves the right to cancel and/or modify the Raffle. The drawing for will proceed regardless of the number of tickets sold.
6. Notification of Winners . The Grand Prize and/or other winners need not be present at the drawing to win. Winners will be notified within 7 days of the draw via certified mail. The said winner has up to 30 full calendar days to claim their prize. It is the responsibility of the Entrant to notify the Louisville Sports Commission of any change in his/her contact information and, although reasonable efforts will be made to contact the winners based upon the information provided, the Louisville Sports Commission is not responsible and accepts no liability for same if such efforts are unsuccessful. In the event the winner does not claim their prize within 30 days, the Louisville Sports Commission will notify the KY Department of Charitable Gaming regarding a new date, time and location for the second drawing and it will be witnessed by a Compliance Officer.
7. Drawing . The drawing for the Grand Prize winners will be held on February 4, 2012 during halftime of the University of Louisville vs. Rutgers Men’s Basketball Game at the KFC Yum Center, 1 Arena Plaza, Louisville, KY 40202. The winners need not be present to win. Drawing will be random and within the sole authority and control of the Louisville Sports Commission. The Louisville Sports Commission reserves the right to retain an independent firm to be announced to officiate such drawing. Retain your ticket stub. While an Entrant need not be present to win, the winners must present the winning ticket stubs to collect prizes and the winning stubs will be kept by the Louisville Sports Commission for 3 years to meet required gaming records.
8. Odds . A maximum of 5,000 tickets will be sold. Each ticket represents two (2) chances to win.
9. Authority and Control . All decisions of the Louisville Sports Commission shall be final regarding all matters pertaining to the Raffle and the purchase of Raffle Ticket Entries.
10. Tax Obligations. The winners of the Grand Prizes must provide all necessary Federal and State tax reporting information before receiving the Grand Prizes. All Local, State, and Federal taxes are the sole responsibility of the winner. In accordance with guidelines set forth by the KY Department of Charitable Gaming, prize winner’s information will be submitted on the Quarterly Report filed to that office.
11. Disclaimer. The Grand Prizes each include 2 tickets to the Big East Tournament March 7-11, 2012, 2 seats on U of L's charter flight from Louisville, KY to New York, NY for the Big East Tournament and then returning from New York, NY to Louisville, KY, 1 hotel room in Times Square, $1,200 cash spending money, dinner for 2 in NYC, and 2 tickets to a Broadway show. Dinner for 2 in NYC will be issued in the form of a gift certificate. Alcohol, tax or gratuity for this dinner is not included. The 2 tickets to a Broadway show are subject to show availability. Upon announcement of the raffle winners, each winner will be provided with contact information to submit a request for their 2 Broadway show tickets. Due to constant change in show schedule and ticket availability, raffle winners are not guaranteed their first show choice. There is no guarantee that prize winners will receive Broadway show tickets that do not conflict with Big East Session play.
12. Grand Prize. There are two Grand Prizes. Each includes 2 tickets to the Big East Tournament March 7-11, 2012, 2 seats on U of L’s charter flight to and from the Big East Tournament, 1 hotel room in Times Square, $1,200 cash spending money, dinner for 2 in NYC, and 2 tickets to a Broadway show.
13. Promotional Use. By purchasing a 2012 Go Cards! Big East Tournament Raffle ticket, winners consent to the promotional use of their name and likenesses by the Louisville Sports Commission and the University of Louisville Autism Center at Kosair Charities and its designees without additional compensation.