“Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me!” Ticket Contest Details
(When you donate at WHYY.org/radio you’ll be automatically entered)
What is the prize?
Contest running from Tuesday, June 22, 2021 through Thursday, July 15, 2021.
When you donate you’ll be entered into the contest to win one pair of tickets to “Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me!” live at TD Pavilion at the Mann Center on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 7:30 PM. (Retail value $160.00)
How am I entered to win? Where can I enter to win?
Enter online with a donation at WHYY.org/radio. You can also enter by making a donation by phone at 1-888-345-9499. Eligible entrants must provide their name, address, email address and phone number as part of their donation or by phone (215-351-0511) for free entry. Incomplete entries will not be eligible to win.
What are the exact details?
Make a donation on any one day from Tuesday, June 22, 2021 (starting at 12:01 AM) through Thursday, July 15, 2021 (ending at 11:59 PM) and be entered to win one pair of tickets to “Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me!” live at TD Pavilion at the Mann Center on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 7:30 PM. One entry per household. You can donate online at WHYY.org/radio.
Do I need to make a gift to enter?
No, but we hope you will enter by donating online at WHYY.org/radio. If you prefer not to make a donation, simply call Member and Audience Services at 215-351-0511.
How many entries are permitted per person?
One entry per household is allowed. Donate online at WHYY.org/radio to be automatically entered.
How many total entries will be allowed? What the odds of winning?
The odds of winning one or more prizes will depend on the number of entrants. We will not set a limit on the total number of entries allowed.
How will the winner be selected?
The winner will be selected at random on July 22, 2021. We will notify the winner directly. Winners need not be present to win.
How will the winner be notified?
WHYY will make reasonable efforts to contact the winner using information provided on the winning entry form. This contact will be phone and/or email. If a winner does not contact WHYY within 10 business days after the first initial contact, WHYY will send notification through certified mail. After an additional 10 business days, WHYY may, at its option, award another person the prize. WHYY will not award a prize if the winner (a) was ineligible to participate, (b) provided materially false or misleading information to WHYY, or (c) if participating or receiving a prize is prohibited with respect to such person pursuant to these Rules or Applicable Law.
Why are you collecting so much personal information? Isn’t email address enough?
We want to make sure we can get in touch with the winner. Donate online at WHYY.org/radio to be automatically entered.
If I win, will I be required to pay any taxes based on the value of the prize?
Payment of all federal, state and local taxes is the sole responsibility of the winner.
Are WHYY Sustainers automatically entered?
WHYY Sustainers are not automatically entered to win. They may enter by making an additional donation or upgrading their monthly donation level at WHYY.org/radio or calling member services to enter without donating.
Who is eligible to enter?
To be eligible to enter, you must (a) be at least 18 years old at the time of purchase, (b) be a U.S. resident physically residing in the United States or District of Columbia, and (c) not be precluded by Applicable Law from holding participating. Enter online by donating at WHYY.org/radio.
WHYY employees, board members and their households may not enter and are not eligible to win a prize.
How can I find out who won the tickets?
Contact WHYY Member and Audience Services at memberservices@whyy.org or (215) 351-0511 during business hours, after July 22, 2021. And again, you can be automatically entered by donating at WHYY.org/radio.