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How much
rain will fall?
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Must be over the age of 18
Must be present in the state of Alaska at the time of entry.
The Great Ketchikan Rain Classic
The Great Ketchikan Rain Classic is where gaming meets giving. When your chance to win comes with a guaranteed contribution to Ketchikan’s young people, everyone wins!
Hosted by a local non-profit, Residential Youth Care (RYC), The Rain Classic invites visitors and locals to guess the total rainfall Ketchikan will receive in a given year. Proceeds from submitted guesses will be split between a winning jackpot and funding for the SeaLevel Community Youth Center, RYC’s innovative approach to a community-based continuum of care. To learn more about the program, click here or visit www.sealevelketchikan.org.
For more information about the game’s rules, check out the FAQ section below.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is running the Great Ketchikan Rain Classic?The Great Ketchikan Rain Classic is hosted by Residential Youth Care, Inc., a non-profit located in Ketchikan, Alaska. To learn more, click here.
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What happens to the money generated by the Great Ketchikan Rain Classic?Proceeds from submitted guesses will be split between a winning jackpot and funding for the SeaLevel Community Youth Center, RYC’s innovative approach to a community-based continuum of care for young adults ages 15 – 21. To learn more about the program, click here or visit www.sealevelketchikan.org.
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Who is measuring the amount of rain used in the Classic?The official rain total is certified by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), an impartial federal agency. The official rain gauge is located at a NOAA weather station at the Ketchikan International Airport. In the event that the NOAA-KIA rain gauge becomes inoperable, a secondary rain gauge located on Annette Island will be used to record the final total amount of rain.
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How do I find out if I won?RYC will request an official rain total certification from NOAA on January 2nd and will notify the winner(s) via the contact information provided with the winning guess. Checks will be mailed to winners within 30 days of contact. RYC reserves the right to release the first name and last initial of the winner(s) on their website and social media.
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What if more than one person guesses the rain total?Should multiple players correctly guess the rain total, they will share the total jackpot, with the final sum being divided equally among them.
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When can I purchase rain guesses?You can make guesses anytime between 12:00am on April 1st through 12:00am on October 1st of each year.
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Can I make an extra donation to support youth programs in Ketchikan?Yes! If you are interested in making an additional donation to support youth programming in Ketchikan, please include your donation amount in the “Additional Donations” box on the Rain Classic guesses form before proceeding to the payment page.
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Can I play if I’m not an Alaskan resident?Yes! Anyone can play, so long as they are at least 18 years old, are physically present in the state of Alaska at the time of play, AND do not have residency in a jurisdiction that prohibits charitable gaming.
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Do I need to present to win?No. You only need to be physically present in the state of Alaska at the time of your guess.
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Can I purchase tickets for someone else?Yes, but the person you are purchasing the ticket for must also be physically present in Alaska and over the age of 18. Please make sure to list their name under “Player” as indicated in the payment form.
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How much does it cost to play?Only $10 per guess!
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Is there a limit to the number of guesses I can make?There is no limit to the number of guesses you can make. However, submitting the same guess multiple times will not increase the portion of winnings you may receive from the jackpot.
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Can I pay by cash or check?No, we are unable to receive and process cash or check payments at the moment. We hope to offer this option in the future.
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Will I need to pay sales tax?No. Alaska does not have a state sales tax. Additionally, as a non-profit, RYC is exempt from local taxes, which allows your donations to go further!
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How do I find out what the total jackpot is?The jackpot starts at $2500 with a running total listed at the top of this homepage. Additionally, RYC will periodically share current totals on their social media pages. The total jackpot is dependent upon the total number of submitted guesses, the sum of which will differ from year to year.
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How do I find out more about RYC’s SeaLevel community youth center?Click here to learn more about how we are supporting young people in Ketchikan.
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How do I find out more about Alaska Gaming Rules & Regulations?Check out the Alaska Division of Community and Regional Affairs to learn more about Alaska Gaming Rules & Regulations.
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THE WINNERS WALL
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Olivia Walker
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Fairbanks, Alaska
3.5 Inches
Dan Walker
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Fairbanks, Alaska
3.5 Inches
Olivia Wells
$ Winnings
Fairbanks, Alaska
3.5 Inches
Jonnie Tate
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Fairbanks, Alaska
3.5 Inches
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The Great Ketchikan Rain Classic is a program by the Residential Youth Care (RYC), a nonprofit organization that provides behavioral health and prevention services for young people in Ketchikan, Alaska.
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