raffle
noun
a form of lottery in which a number of persons buy one or more chances to win a prize.
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
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Other workshops have raffled off kitchenware to raise money.
From New York Times ● Aug. 10, 2022