Chase the Pink Ace
Official Game Rules
1. Overview
Chase the Pink Ace is a weekly charitable game of chance conducted on behalf of Team Buche Cares by the G.F. Buche Company at Al’s Oasis in Oacoma, South Dakota. Participants purchase tickets for a chance to win a portion of the jackpot by selecting the hidden “Pink Ace.”
2. Eligibility
- Participants must be 18 years or older.
- Tickets may be purchased by the general public.
- The following individuals may NOT participate in the drawing or administration of the game:
- Individuals directly responsible for conducting the drawing (“Draw Supervisors”)
- Any individual involved in managing or overseeing the game process
- Employees, volunteers, and affiliated individuals may purchase tickets, but:
- They may not participate in the drawing process or game administration
- Immediate household members of Draw Supervisors or those managing or overseeing the game are not eligible to participate
3. Ticket Sales
- Tickets may be purchased:
- Online (until the published cutoff time)
- In-person at designated locations
- Each ticket must include:
- Participant’s name
- Phone number (required for winner verification)
- Tickets are non-refundable.
- All sales are final once submitted.
4. Weekly Deadlines
- Online ticket sales close: Thursday at 12:00 PM CST (noon) – if tickets are purchased after 12:00, you will automatically roll into next week’s drawing. If the pink ace is found, thank you for your donation.
- In-person ticket sales close: Thursday prior to the drawing (7:30 PM in Last Chance Saloon; 5:00 PM in RiverFront Boutique, Al’s Restaurant, & Buche Foods)
- No ticket purchases will be accepted after the official cutoff time.
5. The Drawing
- Drawings are held weekly at Al’s Oasis.
- One ticket is randomly selected from all eligible entries.
- The selected participant (or their proxy, if permitted) chooses a numbered envelope from the game board.
6. Winning the Game
- If the selected envelope contains the Pink Ace, the participant wins ½ of the jackpot. The other ½ of the jackpot will be donated to Team Buche Cares for the purpose of helping cancer patients and their families.
- If the Pink Ace is not revealed:
- A smaller consolation prize may be awarded – 10% of that week’s sales
- The jackpot rolls over to the next week
- Attendance Bonus: If the ticket winner is physically present at the Last Chance Saloon at the time of the drawing, they will also win a Buche Foods shopping spree.
7. Jackpot
- The jackpot grows weekly based on ticket sales.
- The final prize amount is determined at the time of the winning draw.
8. Winner Verification
- Winners must be verified using:
- Name on ticket
- Phone number on ticket
- In the event of duplicate or similar names, phone number will control.
9. Game Integrity
To ensure fairness and public trust:
- All tickets are handled using standardized procedures
- The drawing is conducted in a public setting
- Internal controls and confidentiality measures are enforced
10. Confidentiality & Fair Play
- Any attempt to gain unfair advantage through inside information will result in:
- Disqualification
- Potential legal action
11. Publicity
By participating, players agree that:
- Their name and likeness may be used for promotional purposes
- No additional compensation will be provided
12. General Conditions
- The game is subject to all applicable South Dakota laws
- Team Buche Cares reserves the right to:
- Modify rules for compliance or integrity
- Cancel or suspend the game if necessary
Team Buche Cares-Underdog Foundation is a registerd 501c3 non-profit.
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