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nhawk · #**327** 10-06-2011, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by OverhaulNetwork

Can you please explain a bit more how this causes an issue.

Currently I run raffles that allow people to get a max of 5 tickets (1 per day) and the raffle consists of 1 prize. I am confused as to how the time tickets are bought will change the outcome, maybe you could explain the winner algorithm.

I won't go into detail, but it has to do with the timing of the last entry into the raffle and the random function of mysql.

The midnight cutoff was to insure that everyone knew exactly when the entry deadline was (no excuses when it's plastered on every page) and it's a HUGE buffer to prevent the timing problem.

The part "I" don't understand is why the midnight cutoff is an issue for you. If the proper date for the last day entries are accepted is displayed, your members shouldn't have an issue with that and just wait for the next raffle to start.

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