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The Come Together Foundation and Detroit Pistons are proud to support charitable organizations throughout the state of Michigan through the Pistons Payday 50/50 Raffle program. During each Pistons game at the Palace of Auburn Hills, one lucky fan will win 50% of net raffle proceeds while the remainder of net proceeds are shared by local charities and the Come Together Foundation. The Come Together Foundation is dedicated to promoting leadership in the state of Michigan through volunteerism, youth athletics, and youth entertainment.

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Pistons Payday 50/50 Raffle Rules and Information:

  • Entrants must be 18 years or older to purchase a raffle ticket.
  • Unauthorized persons copying, selling, or altering tickets are subject to prosecution.
  • Raffle prize will be paid to raffle winner by check within 30 days of the date the prize is claimed (federal tax withholding may apply).
  • The winning Pistons Payday 50/50 Raffle ticket is the only valid receipt for claiming a prize.
  • Prizes will be held and may be claimed up to 30 days after the date of the raffle.
  • View complete rules & regulations
  • Pistons Payday 50/50 Raffle tickets will be sold during Pistons games at the Palace of Auburn Hills.
  • Raffle tickets may be purchased at the following prices: 1 for $5, 3 for $10, 20 for $20.
  • Tickets will be on sale throughout the main Palace concourse, Palace Locker Room stores, all suite levels, and all VIP clubs.
  • One winning ticket number will be selected in the fourth quarter of each Pistons game at the Palace by random computer generated drawing. Official winner will be awarded 50% of net raffle proceeds for that date. The remaining proceeds will be shared between a select partner non-profit charity and the Come Together Foundation.
  • The winning ticket number will be announced in the fourth quarter on the Palace Vision scoreboard and posted at the Come Together booth in North Pavilion behind section 120, and at pistons.com.
  • The winning ticket may be redeemed at the Come Together booth in North Pavilion behind section 120 at the Palace, or by contacting the Come Together Foundation at 248.377.8289 or at pistonspayday@palacenet.com
Non-profits may become beneficiaries of Pistons 50/50 Payday by completing the online form (2012-2013 Non-Profit Partner Application Form). Organizations with 501(c)(3) non-profit status are eligible, with special consideration to those whose missions are aligned with the Come Together Foundation and the NBA Cares platform. Partner charities will deploy volunteers to sell throughout the arena using hand-held devices, helping to raise money and awareness for their cause. The Pistons will recognize the volunteer sellers as Game Changers at a future home game. Press Release

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Winning Numbers:

GAME: DATE: PARTNER CHARITY: NUMBER: NET PROCEEDS: PRIZE: CLAIMED:
vs. Houston 10/31/12 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 332928101 $5,131.50 $2,565.75 Yes
vs. Oklahoma City 11/12/12 Wounded Warrior Project 327362001 $4,070.35 $2,035.18 Yes
vs. Orlando 11/16/12 American Red Cross for Hurricane Sandy Relief 281406803 $7,278.50 $3,639.25 Yes
vs. Boston 11/18/12 American Red Cross for Hurricane Sandy Relief 208958607 $4,496.50 $2,248.25 Yes
vs. Toronto 11/23/12 American Diabetes Association 251680817 $4,429.00 $2,214.50 Yes
vs. Portland 11/26/12 Come Together Foundation 247599911 $3,271.50 $1,635.75 Yes
vs. Phoenix 11/28/12 Sweet Adeline’s: Water Wonderland Chorus 125264219 $2,956.50 $1,478.25 Yes
vs. Cleveland 12/3/12 Forgotten Harvest 128045117 $5,110.50 $2,555.25 Yes
vs. Golden State 12/5/12 Matrix Human Services 165311574 $5,017.50 $2,508.75 Yes
vs. Chicago 12/7/12 Rochester Recruits Youth Baseball 142474704 $4,057.50 $2,038.75 Yes
vs. Denver 12/11/12 Shoot for a Cure: Henry Ford Hospital Neuroscience Institute 116970101 $3,453.50 $1,726.75 Yes
vs. Indiana 12/15/12 Toys for Tots 151401001 $5,433.14 $2,716.57 Yes
vs. Los Angeles 12/17/12 St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital 319248604 $3,593.50 $1,796.75 Yes
vs. Washington 12/21/12 Kids Without Cancer: Children’s Hospital of Michigan 214236707 $3,242.50 $1,621.25 Yes
vs. Miami 12/28/12 Shoot for a Cure: Henry Ford Hospital Neuroscience Institute 364572118 $10,397.50 $5,198.75 Yes
vs. Milwaukee 12/30/2012 Kids Kicking Cancer 41021212 $3,854.50 $1927.25 Yes
vs. Sacramento 1/1/2013 Wish Upon A Teen 199230902 $3,076.50 $1,538.25 Yes
vs. Atlanta 1/4/2013 Special Olympics of Michigan 265093510 $6,162.50 $3,081.25 Yes
vs. Charlotte 1/6/2013 Kids Without Cancer: Children’s Hospital of Michigan 212302203 $3,531.50 $1,765.75 Yes
vs. Utah 1/12/2013 Special Olympics of Michigan 344277107 $3,147.50 $1,573.75 No
vs. Boston 1/20/2013 Mosaic Youth Theatre 382648308 $4,272.50 $2,136.25 Yes
vs. Orlando 1/22/2013 ALS Association Michigan Chapter 360407606 $2,557.50 $1,278.75 Yes
vs. Milwaukee 1/29/2013 Area Agency on Aging 271025503 $3,629.50 $1,814.75 Yes
vs. Cleveland 2/1/2013 Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce 137086811 $3,321.50 $1,660.75 Yes
vs. LA Lakers 2/3/2013 Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce 122004202 $8,872.50 $4,436.25 Yes
vs. Brooklyn 2/6/2013 Michigan KIDS 229500009 $5,092.71 $2,546.36 Yes
vs. San Antonio 2/8/2013 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 117467202 $5,636.50 $2,818.25 Yes
vs. New Orleans 2/11/2013 Sweet Adeline’s: Water Wonderland Chorus 113121110 $1,801.50 $900.75 Yes
vs. Washington 2/13/2013 Matrix Human Services 210537420 $1,986.50 $933.25 Yes
vs. Memphis 2/19/2013 Camp Casey 251688303 $4,197.50 $2,098.75 Yes
vs. Indiana 2/23/2013 Michigan Key Club 266512116 $8,796.50 $4,398.25 Yes
vs. Atlanta 2/25/2013 St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 163758211 $3,175.50 $1,587.75 Yes
vs. New York 3/6/2013 Forgotten Harvest 371405220 $6,364.50 $3,182.25 Yes
vs. Dallas 3/8/2013 Cornerstone School s 238712218 $4,851.50 $2,425.75 Yes
vs. Brooklyn 3/18/2013 Forgotten Harvest 305143501 $2,700.50 $1,350.25 Yes
vs. Minnesota 3/26/2013 Down Syndrome Guild of Southeastern Michigan 153607112 $2,875.50 $1,437.75 Yes
vs. Toronto 3/29/2013 Autism Speaks 359873013 $5,981.50 $2,990.75 Yes
vs. Chicago 4/7/2013 Down Syndrome Guild of Southeastern Michigan 158363650 $3,190 $1,238.25 Yes
vs. Charlotte 4/12/2013 Miss Michigan Scholarship Fund 190449320 $5,806.50 $2,903.25 Yes
vs. Philadelphia 4/15/2013 Rochester High School Falcons Baseball & Softball 376972218 $4,837.50 $2,418.75 Yes