> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.pollyprize.xyz/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Understanding Raffle Details

> Diving deeper into a specific raffle's information and rules.

When you click "See Details" on a raffle card, you'll land on the Raffle Detail Page. This page provides comprehensive information needed before you decide to enter.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/polly/VLhZX2aiRWluxEdP/images/pp-details.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=VLhZX2aiRWluxEdP&q=85&s=2c9d5f7076f55edda7db32777b828f3e" alt="Screenshot of a Raffle Detail Page" width="2912" height="1620" data-path="images/pp-details.png" />

**Key Sections:**

1. **Raffle Title & Status:** Clearly displays the raffle name and its current status (Active, Ended, etc.) using the status pill.
2. **Prize Information:**
   * **Image/Visual:** A larger view of the prize.
   * **Name & Description:** Detailed information about the prize (e.g., NFT collection name and ID, token amount and name).
   * **Estimated Value:** May show an estimated value in ETH or USD (Note: this is often an estimate based on recent market activity and can fluctuate).
3. **Entry Information:**
   * **Ticket Price:** Clearly states the cost per ticket and the required currency (ETH, \$POLLY, \$USDC, PP) or indicates if it's a Free Entry raffle.
   * **Your Tickets & Odds:** If connected, shows how many tickets you currently hold and your calculated odds based on the total tickets entered so far.
   * **Total Tickets Entered:** The current number of tickets in the pool.
4. **Entry Requirements (Gating):**
   * If the raffle has specific entry requirements (like holding an NFT, a minimum token balance, VIP status, or PP level), they will be listed here. Make sure you meet these before trying to enter. Learn more about [Gating Types](/gating/types).
5. **Raffle Rules & Timing:**
   * **Start Time:** When the raffle began accepting entries.
   * **End Time / Countdown:** When entries close. Raffles might remain active slightly past the end time if a "Soft Cap" (minimum tickets) hasn't been met yet.
   * **Max Tickets Per Wallet:** If there's a limit on how many tickets one person can buy.
   * **Ticket Caps (Soft/Hard):** Explains if there's a minimum number of tickets needed for the draw (Soft Cap) or a maximum number of tickets available (Hard Cap). Learn more about [Timing & Caps](/mechanics/timing-caps).
6. **Interaction Panel:** (Only visible if the raffle is 'Active' and you're connected)
   * **Currency Selection:** Choose how you want to pay (ETH, Accepted Token, PP, Free Claim).
   * **Ticket Amount Input:** Enter the number of tickets you wish to purchase.
   * **Cost Calculation:** Shows the estimated cost based on your selection and the number of tickets.
   * **Bonus Preview:** May indicate if you qualify for batch or VIP bonuses.
   * **Approve Button:** Appears if you choose to pay with an ERC20 token (\$POLLY, \$USDC, etc.) and haven't approved the contract to spend that token yet. Learn more about [Approving Tokens](/entering/approving-tokens).
   * **Buy/Enter Button:** Click this to submit your transaction to the blockchain.

Take your time to review all the details, especially the prize, cost, and entry requirements, before participating!