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Polaris Ranger 1000 Raffle Rules & Regulations

Purchase a raffle ticket for your chance to win a Polaris RANGER 1000 valued at approximately $20,000 while helping support MCC students and members of our local community whose lives have been affected by cancer. 

Ticket Options 

  • 1 Ticket — $100
  • 12 Tickets — $1,000

Only 600 tickets will be sold.

The winning ticket will be drawn September 26, 2026, during the Eagles for Life event. You do not have to be present to win. 

Where Do the Proceeds Go? 

All raffle proceeds will go to the Meridian Community College Foundation and will benefit the Eagles for Life Cancer Support Fund. The fund will be used to: 

  • Provide scholarships to MCC students whose lives have been affected by cancer; and 

  • Provide support to local cancer centers and organizations serving cancer patients and their families. 

Your raffle ticket is more than a chance to win. It helps Eagles for Life make a meaningful difference for MCC students and our local cancer community. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

How much are raffle tickets? 

  • Raffle tickets may be purchased as: 
    • 1 ticket for $100
    • 12 tickets for $1,000 
  • Ticket sales will close when all 600 tickets have been sold or at the announced close of ticket sales, whichever occurs first. 

What can I win? 

  • One eligible winner will receive a Polaris RANGER 1000 with an approximate retail value of $20,000.
  • The MCC Foundation will pay the applicable sales tax and required federal income tax withholding associated with the prize on behalf of the winner.
  • The Polaris RANGER 1000 will be awarded as is. 

When will the winner be selected? 

  • The winning ticket will be selected by random number generator on September 26, 2026, during the Eagles for Life event. 

Do I have to be present to win? 

  • No. You do not have to be present to win.
  • If the winner is not present, the MCC Foundation will contact the winner by telephone on September 27, 2026, using the contact information provided at the time of purchase. 

Who is eligible to purchase a raffle ticket? 

  • To purchase a raffle ticket and be eligible to win, you must:
    • Be 18 years of age or older at the time of purchase; 
    • Be physically located within the State of Mississippi at the time of purchase; and
    • Not be an MCC Foundation employee or a member of the household of an MCC Foundation employee.
  • You do not have to be a Mississippi resident. 

What happens if someone who is not eligible purchases a ticket? 

  • By purchasing a raffle ticket, the purchaser certifies that they meet all eligibility requirements.
  • If the MCC Foundation determines that a purchaser was ineligible at the time of purchase, the ticket will be void and disqualified.
  • This includes a purchaser who:
    • Was under the age of 18 at the time of purchase;
    • Was not physically located within the State of Mississippi at the time of purchase; or
    • Was an MCC Foundation employee or a member of the household of an MCC Foundation employee.
  • No refund will be issued for a ticket purchased by an individual who was ineligible at the time of purchase.
  • If a ticket belonging to an ineligible purchaser is selected as the winning ticket, the purchaser will not be entitled to the prize and another winning ticket may be selected. 

What are my odds of winning? 

  • Odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible tickets sold.
  • Because no more than 600 tickets will be sold, the odds for each eligible ticket purchased will be no worse than 1 in 600.
  • Each ticket represents one separate entry in the drawing. A purchaser selecting the 12-ticket package receives 12 separate chances to win. 

Is there a minimum number of tickets that must be sold? 

  • Yes. Awarding of the Polaris RANGER 1000 is contingent upon the sale of at least 350 eligible, paid raffle tickets.
  • If 350 or more tickets are sold, the raffle will proceed as advertised and the Polaris RANGER 1000 will be awarded to the eligible winner. 

What happens if fewer than 350 tickets are sold? 

  • If fewer than 350 eligible, paid raffle tickets are sold by the close of ticket sales, the MCC Foundation reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to either: 
    • Convert the raffle to a 50/50 cash drawing.
    • The winner will receive a cash prize equal to 50% of the gross eligible raffle ticket proceeds actually received, with the remaining 50% benefiting the MCC Foundation; OR
    • Cancel the raffle and refund eligible raffle ticket purchases. 
  • If the raffle is converted to a 50/50 cash drawing, all eligible tickets already purchased will automatically remain entered in the drawing. No additional purchase will be necessary.
  • If the raffle is cancelled, refunds will be issued for eligible raffle ticket purchases. 

Are raffle winnings taxable? 

  • Yes. Raffle winnings are taxable income.
  • For the Polaris RANGER 1000 prize, the MCC Foundation will pay the required federal income tax withholding associated with the prize on behalf of the winner. The winner will not be required to reimburse the MCC Foundation for this withholding. 
  • The MCC Foundation will also pay the applicable sales tax associated with the Polaris RANGER 1000.
  • The winner will receive a Form W-2G, Certain Gambling Winnings, as required by law.
  • The winner will be required to provide all information necessary for the MCC Foundation to complete and issue IRS Form W-2G, Certain Gambling Winnings.
  • The winner remains responsible for any additional federal, state, or local income tax liability that may result from receiving the prize.
  • If the raffle is converted to a 50/50 cash drawing, applicable tax reporting and withholding requirements will be handled in accordance with applicable law. 

Will the winner have any other expenses? 

  • The MCC Foundation will pay the applicable sales tax and required federal income tax withholding associated with the Polaris RANGER 1000.
  • Unless otherwise stated by the MCC Foundation, the winner will be responsible for any other costs associated with ownership of the vehicle, including applicable:
    • Title fees;
    • Registration or licensing fees;
    • Insurance;
    • Transportation or delivery costs; and
    • Other personal costs associated with ownership or use of the Polaris RANGER 1000. 

Are raffle ticket purchases tax deductible? 

  • No. Raffle ticket purchases are not tax-deductible charitable contributions. 

The raffle rules and regulations outlined herein will operate in compliance with Mississippi Code Title 97-33-51. 

All proceeds from the raffle will go to the Meridian Community College Foundation. 

By purchasing a raffle ticket, each purchaser acknowledges that they have read, understand, and agree to these raffle rules and certifies that they meet all eligibility requirements. 

The MCC Foundation reserves the right to verify the identity and eligibility of any purchaser or winner and to require identification, tax information, or other documentation reasonably necessary to administer the raffle, complete required tax reporting, and transfer the prize.