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Giveaway Winner Picker

Draw a giveaway or raffle winner fairly from a list of entrants.

You are responsible for complying with applicable contest and sweepstakes laws. This tool performs a fair random selection; it does not make a promotion legal.

Duplicate lines count as extra entries for that entrant.

This generator:

Run a verified drawing (recommended for real giveaways)

The quick picker above runs in your browser - great for casual picks, but entrants have to trust that you didn't re-roll. A verified drawing runs once on our server and creates a permanent public record page that cannot be edited or quietly re-run. Share the record link with your entrants as proof.

0 entrants · 1 winner · one draw, recorded forever

What this tool does

The Giveaway Winner Picker selects one or more winners from your entrant list with a fair, equal-odds draw. Every draw produces a fairness receipt - a record of the random seed used - so the result can be independently verified.

How the randomness works

Paste your entrants (one per line), choose how many winners, and draw. The selection uses a cryptographically random seed, and the receipt lets anyone replay the exact draw to confirm the displayed winner honestly came from that seed.

For real giveaways, use the verified drawing option below the picker. It runs the selection once on our server and creates a permanent public record page - RandomEveryth.ing acts as a neutral witness, so entrants don't have to trust that you didn't re-roll. Share the record link instead of a screenshot.

Read more about fairness and receipts on RandomEveryth.ing.

When to use it

  • Stream and social media giveaways
  • Classroom or event prize drawings
  • Raffles at meetups and fundraisers
  • Choosing who gets the last slice, ceremonially

Frequently asked questions

Can entrants verify the draw was fair?
Yes. A quick in-browser draw comes with a receipt proving the winner follows from the recorded seed. A verified drawing goes further: it runs once on our server, creates a permanent record page that cannot be re-rolled, and (if you publish the entrant list) lets anyone independently replay the entire drawing.
What's the difference between the quick draw and a verified drawing?
The quick draw runs in your browser - instant and great for casual picks, but nothing stops the operator from drawing again. A verified drawing is executed and recorded by RandomEveryth.ing itself: one draw, one permanent record page, no re-rolls. For anything with a real prize, use the verified drawing.
How do I give someone extra entries?
Add their name on multiple lines, or use the Weighted Random Picker with a weight like “name * 3”.
Is this legal for my contest?
The tool only performs the random selection. You are responsible for complying with the contest, raffle, and sweepstakes laws that apply to you - rules vary widely by state and country.