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Prize Draw API

Create custom prize campaigns with flexible rules, multiple prize tiers, and automated winner selection. Fair, auditable, fully compliant.

What It Does

Complete API for managing custom prize campaigns from setup through winner notification.

Flexible Prize Tiers

Cash, physical items, experiences, or bundles. Multiple tiers per draw (1 grand prize + runners-up).

Custom Entry Rules

Minimum spend, quantity limits, geographic restrictions, previous winner exclusions.

Eligibility Validation

Custom business rules. E.g., "enter if you attended last 3 events."

Fair Selection

Certified RNG. One entry = one chance. Optional weighted draws.

Automated Notifications

Email, SMS, or in-app. Customizable templates. Social sharing tools.

Prize Refusal Handling

Auto-select next winner if declined. Configurable backup options.

How It Works

1

Create Draw

Define prizes, entry rules, eligibility criteria, and timing.

2

Open Entry

Supporters enter and purchase tickets. Real-time validation applied.

3

Select Winners

Trigger draw at deadline. Certified RNG selects fair winners.

4

Announce & Notify

Winners notified. Optional public announcement. Audit trail created.

Key Endpoints & Capabilities

Complete prize draw management from creation to winner fulfillment.

/draws/create

Define prizes, rules, timing. Configure notifications and tie-breaking.

/draws/entries

Validate and log entries. Apply eligibility rules. Track entry sources.

/draws/winners

Execute draw with certified RNG. Handle refusals and auto-select backups.

/draws/extend

Extend deadlines. Update rules. Add prizes. Changes fully logged.

/draws/analytics

Entry volume, conversion rates, prize performance. Exportable reports.

📚 Full API Documentation: View complete endpoint reference, authentication, rate limits, and code examples at api.playfundwin.com/docs

Security & Reliability

Fair Selection

Certified RNG API. Cryptographically verifiable results.

Duplicate Prevention

Automatic detection of multiple entries. Configurable handling.

Dispute-Proof

Immutable audit logs. Cryptographic signatures. Fully transparent.

Rule Enforcement

Eligibility rules strictly enforced. Cannot override or bypass.

Compliance Reporting

Tax records. Prize value documentation. Regulatory audit trails.

Integrations & Webhooks

Webhooks for real-time notifications. Integrations with email, SMS, and custom systems.

Winner Notifications

Email, SMS, or in-app notifications. Customizable templates.

Public Announcements

Public winner announcement pages. Social media sharing tools.

Mailchimp Integration

Add winners to email lists. Trigger automated sequences.

Twilio SMS

Send winner notifications via SMS. Claim links included.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Prize Draw API?+

Manage custom prize campaigns. Define prizes, entry mechanics, eligibility rules, and winner selection. Handles entry validation, duplicate prevention, and automated winner notification.

What prize types are supported?+

Cash prizes, physical items, experience packages, ticket bundles. Multiple prize tiers (e.g., 1 grand prize + 10 runner-up prizes). Combine prizes in single draw.

How do I set entry rules?+

Minimum purchase amount • Ticket quantity limits • Geographic restrictions • Previous winner exclusions • Custom business rules (e.g., 'enter if you attended last 3 events'). All configurable.

Can I extend a draw deadline?+

Yes. Update draw details anytime before selection. Extend deadline, add prizes, change eligibility rules. Changes logged for audit. New entries reflected immediately.

How do I announce winners?+

Automated email, SMS, or in-app notifications. Optional: public announcement page with winner names and prize info. Social media sharing tools included.

What if a winner declines their prize?+

API supports prize refusal. Auto-select next winner in line, or redraw. Supporter opt-out options. Full audit trail of all changes.

Can I run recurring prize draws?+

Yes. Template-based recurring draws. E.g., 'draw a $100 prize every week.' Automatic scheduling, entry reset, and winner selection. Zero manual effort.

How does fair selection work?+

Uses certified RNG API. Fair weighting: one entry = one chance. Optional weighted draws (e.g., higher spend = more chances). Verifiable and auditable.

Can I export entry data?+

Yes. CSV or JSON export of all entries, exclusions applied, winner data. Full API access to query entries programmatically. Audit logs queryable.

What are typical draw sizes?+

From dozens to millions of entries. Handles 100,000+ entries in under 1 second. Batch processing for very large draws (e.g., multi-million entry national campaigns).

Launch custom prize campaigns?

Fair, transparent, and fully auditable prize draws.

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