Random Draw
Sequential draws for multiple prizes, without the re-roll problem.
A draw is different from a pick: order matters, and the same entry cannot win twice. This page draws a sequence — first prize, second prize, third — by sampling without replacement.
That is the part most manual draws get wrong. Drawing, then re-drawing after a repeat wastes attempts and, more importantly, makes the process look unfair even when it is not.
How to use it
- Paste your entries, one per line.
- Set how many prizes you are drawing.
- Copy the ordered result — the first line is the first winner.
What makes a draw defensible
Three things: a fixed entry list, a stated number of winners, and a method that cannot be re-run until the outcome is pleasing. The third is the one people skip, and it is the one that invalidates a draw when questioned.
If the draw has any consequence beyond a giveaway — allocating shifts, assigning tasks — write down the entry count and the result before announcing it. A screenshot of the ordered output is enough.
Reviewed 2026-10-21. This tool runs entirely in your browser — no server, no account, and nothing you generate is stored.
Frequently asked questions
Can the same entry win twice?
No, unless you turn no-repeats off. For a standard multi-prize draw, leave it on.
How do I prove the draw was fair?
Record the entry count and the ordered result. The randomness cannot be proved after the fact, but an immutable record of the inputs and output is what a fair process actually depends on.
Is this suitable for a paid sweepstake?
Laws vary by jurisdiction and most require a documented method before entries open. Treat this as a convenience tool, not a compliance mechanism.
Related tools
More from Random numbers.