Player Handbook

How BenueDraws Works

Everything you need to know about joining draws, securing tickets, automated winner selection, and receiving your cash prizes.

1

Create Your Account

Register in under 60 seconds with your legal name, email, and Nigerian phone number. Your phone number is essential for SMS winner notifications and payout verification.

2

Select a Draw & Buy Tickets

Browse active draws, select how many tickets you want, and complete checkout via Paystack or Flutterwave using ATM cards, bank transfer, USSD, or Opay.

3

Automated Server Draw

When the timer ends, our server-side CSPRNG engine automatically selects the winning ticket. No human can tamper with or influence the outcome.

4

Claim Cash Prize

Winners receive instant in-app alerts and SMS. Verified cash prizes are disbursed directly to your Nigerian commercial bank account within 24 to 72 hours.

🛡️ Provably Fair: How We Guarantee 100% Fairness

Traditional raffles often raise doubts about whether winner selection is truly random. BenueDraws eliminates all human bias with a strict cryptographic engine:

  • Zero Manual Buttons: There is no "Pick Winner" button in any admin screen. Winners are selected solely by automated server-side code.
  • Cryptographic Randomness (CSPRNG): We use PostgreSQL `pgcrypto` cryptographic entropy (`gen_random_bytes`) to guarantee every ticket in the pool has an equal mathematical probability of winning.
  • Public Verification Hash: Every draw outcome produces an immutable SHA-256 hash published to our Results Ledger for anyone to inspect.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What payment methods are supported?
We accept all Nigerian bank debit cards (Mastercard, Visa, Verve), Direct Bank Transfer, USSD bank codes, and digital wallets (Opay, Barter) powered by licensed payment processors Paystack and Flutterwave.
Can I purchase more than one ticket for a single draw?
Yes! You can buy multiple tickets (e.g. 2, 5, 10, or 20) in a single transaction to increase your chances. Each ticket receives its own unique ticket serial number (e.g. BD-8492-1049).
How do I know if I have won?
If your ticket is selected, you will receive an instant notification in your Account Dashboard, an SMS to your registered phone number, and an email. The result will also appear on the public Results Ledger.
How are cash prize payouts disbursed?
Verified winners have their prize funds sent directly to their verified Nigerian commercial bank account via NIBSS electronic transfer within 24 to 72 business hours after identity verification.
What is the minimum age to participate?
You must be at least 18 years of age to register and purchase raffle tickets on BenueDraws in accordance with state gaming laws.

Ready to Play & Win?

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