Queen of Hearts for May 17, 2026

❤️ The Queen of Hearts Craze at Post 20: A Jackpot That Has Everyone Talking

If you’ve stepped inside American Legion Post 20 lately, you’ve probably felt it — that low hum of excitement that builds as Sunday creeps closer. The Queen of Hearts board is filling up, the jackpot has surged to $16,990, and the whole place has that “something big is about to happen” energy.

This raffle has officially become the weekly heartbeat of Crown Point.

🎟 How It Works (and Why People Love It)

The beauty of the Queen of Hearts game is its simplicity. All week long, players drop their tickets into the drum — name, phone number, and a chosen number if they can’t make the drawing. No folding, no stickers, no funny business. Just clean, fair play.

Then Sunday hits, and everything resets:

• New ticket color

• Fresh drum

• Sales close 15 minutes before the 5 PM drawing

• One ticket gets pulled

• One number gets revealed

If the Queen shows her face and you’re not there, you still walk away with half the jackpot. Not a bad way to end a weekend.

♥️ The Board Is Getting Interesting

A handful of numbers have already been claimed, each marked with a bright red heart. Those little symbols tell a story — weeks of anticipation, close calls, and the constant narrowing of possibilities.

Every open square feels like a potential turning point. Every Sunday feels like it could be the Sunday.

🃏 The Joker Lurks

Of course, the Joker is always waiting in the wings. If it pops before the jackpot hits $100,000, the whole board resets and the hunt begins again. It’s the twist that keeps everyone on their toes.

🤝 A Community Effort Through and Through

What makes this raffle special isn’t just the jackpot — it’s the people behind it. A full committee of volunteers keeps the game running smoothly, ensuring fairness, transparency, and a welcoming atmosphere for every player who walks through the door.

It’s small‑town community spirit at its finest.

🎉 Ready for the Next Draw?

If you’ve been thinking about joining in, now’s the time. The jackpot is climbing, the board is tightening, and the excitement inside Post 20 is impossible to ignore.

Grab a ticket, pick your number, and take your shot at finding the Queen of Hearts. You never know — the next big winner might be you.

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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