Foundation Inaugural Raffle

Tickets are on sale for the inaugural Foundation raffle conducted under Louisiana Limited Raffle License #L0010669. All proceeds directly support patient care and community health programs. This year’s raffle includes four prizes, with a total value of over $3,000.

Tickets are $100, with each ticket providing two unique numbers. Exactly 500 tickets will be sold, no more, no less. Odds to win a prize are 1:500. To purchase a ticket online, click here. If you purchase a ticket online, then your ticket stub will be scanned and emailed to you in advance of the drawing.

Opelousas General Health System Foundation believes that it is essential to emphasize safe gun ownership and proper training. Responsible behavior is paramount and OGHSF is proud to partner with Opelousas native Caleb Morse in helping spread information about The Armory Project.

2025 Prizes:

#1

Heritage Rough Rider 22” Revolver LR, Value: $270

Donated by: Austin's Outdoors |Custodian: Austin's Outdoors – Opelousas

Drawing on Monday, April 13, 2026 - Louisiana Lottery Pick 3 (9:59 PM)

#2

Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield M2.0 9mm, Value: $500

Donated by Ville Platte Delta Waterfowl |Custodian: Industrial Supply Co. – Ville Platte

Drawing on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - Louisiana Lottery Pick 3 (9:59 PM)

#3

Howa M1500 Super Lite 308 Winchester Bolt-Action Rifle,

20” Threaded Barrel, Blued w/ Wood Stock, Value: $900

Donated by Eunice Delta Waterfowl |Custodian: Double Action Outdoors – Eunice

Drawing on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - Louisiana Lottery Pick 3 (9:59 PM)

#4

Browning Maxus 12 Gauge Bottomland 28” Shotgun with Floating Waterbag, Value: $1400

Donated by: Breaux Bridge Delta Waterfowl | Custodian: Austin's Outdoors – Opelousas

Drawing on Thursday, April 16, 2026 - Louisiana Lottery Pick 3 (9:59 PM)

How the Drawings Work:

Louisiana Lottery holds a daily “Pick 3” drawing. The winning three-digit number is announced every day at 9:59 PM across the state of Louisiana. Visit the Where to Watch page for a list of stations that broadcast the winning number.

Opelousas General Foundation raffle will utilize the same Pick 3 numbers from specific dates to determine the winners. If tickets remain unsold on the scheduled prize drawing date(s) – April 13-16, then a new drawing date will be announced on www.OpelousasGeneral.com/Raffle and www.Facebook.com/OGHSFoundation once all tickets have been sold.

How Winners Claim Prizes:

Opelousas General Foundation will at no point be in possession of any firearm. Each prize will be held in custody of a licensed firearms dealer (“Custodian”) noted in the prize description.

Opelousas General Foundation will contact each winner to confirm the legal recipient’s name. Following confirmation, each winner will contact the Custodian to begin the legal transfer process. It is the sole responsibility of the licensed firearms dealer to transfer possession of the prize according to all state and federal laws and regulations.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER:

Opelousas General Health System Foundation is federally recognized as a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization. The Raffle shall be conducted under Louisiana’s Limited Raffle License and subject to all applicable laws and regulations governing same. All firearm prizes will be transferred in compliance with federal and state laws through a licensed Federal Firearms Dealer (FFL). All proceeds directly support patient care and community health programs.