Queen of Hearts for March 29, 2026

❤️ Queen of Hearts at Post 20: The Jackpot Keeps Growing

There’s a special kind of buzz that fills the American Legion Post 20 in Crown Point every Sunday afternoon. It’s the sound of hopeful players, friendly chatter, and the unmistakable excitement of the Queen of Hearts drawing. With the jackpot now sitting at $13,932, the energy is only getting stronger.

For many, this weekly tradition is more than a game — it’s a chance to support the Legion, connect with the community, and maybe even walk away with a life‑changing win.

🎟 How the Game Works

Players purchase tickets inside the Legion throughout the week. Each ticket must include your full name, phone number, and — if you won’t be present for the drawing — the number you want pulled from the board. It’s simple, straightforward, and designed to keep the game fair for everyone.

A few reminders that help keep things running smoothly:

• Tickets must stay inside the Legion building

• No address labels (ink stamps are allowed)

• Tickets can’t be folded, crumpled, or altered

• Sales end 15 minutes before the 5 PM drawing

• If you’re not present and your ticket wins, you still take home half the jackpot

Every week, the ticket drum is emptied and the ticket color changes, so players get a fresh start and a new chance to win.

❤️ What’s Left on the Board

Several numbers have already been pulled, but plenty of opportunities remain. With only a handful of hearts marked, the Queen could be hiding anywhere. That’s part of what makes this game so addictive — every week feels like the week.

🃏 A Quick Note on the Joker

The board resets if a Joker is uncovered before the jackpot reaches $100,000. The last Joker hit was on January 11, 2026, so the current board is still active and building.

🤝 Powered by Community

The Queen of Hearts drawing is overseen by a dedicated committee of volunteers who keep the game fair, transparent, and fun. Their work ensures that Post 20 continues to offer events that bring people together and support the mission of the American Legion.

🎉 Join Us This Sunday

Whether you’re a weekly regular or thinking about playing for the first time, this is a great moment to jump in. The jackpot is growing, the board is tightening, and the excitement is real.

Stop by Post 20, grab your tickets, and take your shot at finding the Queen. Good luck to everyone playing — we’ll see you Sunday at 5 PM.

American Legion Fred Schmidt Post 20

Game Rules for Progressive Drawing beginning May 12, 2025

1.     Must be 21 or older to participate.

2.     Raffle is open to the public on day of drawing-only.

3.     The jackpot is guaranteed to be at least $3,000.

4.     Ticket price will be $1.00 per ticket.   Single or double ticket may be used.

5.     Ticket sales will close approximately 15 min prior to the drawing. 

6.     Drawing will be at approximately 5 pm on Sunday. 

7.     Tickets can be purchased from bartender during the week and from the designated seller(s) on day of drawing.  Money and tickets will be temporarily housed in a locked container at the canteen and moved to game drum prior to drawing.

8.     Must be present to win full amount.  50% of the prize pool if not present.

9.     Tickets must be clearly marked with full first name + last name + phone number.  No exceptions.  Name must match driver’s license or other recognized ID card.  No pet names, no abbreviation’s, no marks, symbols, etc. are allowed.  Tickets not conforming to the rules are void and a 2^nd ticket will be drawn.

10.  Signature stamp, ink pen, or pencil can be used.  No address labels, stickers, etc.

11.  You must produce two commonly recognized forms of identification i.e. driver’s license, state ID card, passport, bank card, etc. to claim the Jackpot. 

12.  For auditing purposes ticket numbers will be tracked and recorded.  Weekly ticket color will be randomly selected.

13.  If you are not present for the drawing you must write down number of your choice from pool of available numbers.  In the event you are not present, or you chose a number that is not available, your entry is invalid and void.  A second ticket will be selected.

14.  Payouts over $1,200 will require a W9 be filled out by the winner & W2G being issued - payout will occur as soon as possible following the drawing.

15.  Skipped Sundays will be announced in advance.

16.  Tickets will be discarded immediately following the drawing and selling for the following drawing will begin.

17.  25% of all raffle moneys will be retained by the post.

18.  75% of the raffle moneys collected will be paid out to the winner, winner responsible for all taxes.  A 1099-Misc or W2G will be mailed to the winner and submitted to the IRS.

19.  The consensus of the committee members present will be final in the event an issue arises on day of drawing.

20.  Nonmembers can only purchase tickets on non-open public days if signed in.

21.  Raffle board will be reset (new board started) when any Joker is uncovered. However, after the Jackpot amount exceeds $100,000 the game will be played out until we have a winner on current board.

22.  Prior to each new board being started, the committee members will reserve the right to modify any rule for safety or public good reasons.

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