Free tool
Wheel spinner, genuinely fair
Type one name per line, press “Spin the wheel” and watch it stop on the winner. Every name has exactly the same chance, wherever it sits on the wheel. The winner is drawn with the engine behind GoTombola's raffle draws, then the wheel lands on them. Nothing is sent over the internet.
- The same chance for every name
- Your list stays on your device
- Free, no sign-up
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The wheel entertains the room. GoTombola runs the whole raffle.
Selling tickets, collecting the money, tracking sales, drawing in front of everyone and telling the winners — your whole raffle in one place.
- Sell onlineA page in your name, a link and a QR code to share everywhere.
- Get paid into your accountTicket money goes straight to your organisation.
- Draw live, certifiedOn the big screen, time-stamped and verifiable by every participant.
A free plan to get started, no commitment.
How to use the wheel spinner
- Add the names. One name per line. You can also paste a list or import a file from your device. The “Example” button fills the wheel so you can try it.
- Make it yours. Give the wheel a title and pick its colours. The ticking sound starts off; you can turn it on.
- Spin. Press “Spin the wheel”. The winner appears in large type when it stops.
- Keep going. Remove the winner and spin again for the next prize. The history keeps every winner in order.
- Show everyone. Full-screen mode puts the wheel on a projector or a TV, for an event night or a classroom.
Why this wheel is fair
- The winner is drawn before the wheel spins, with exactly the same chance for every name. The wheel then stops on them. The animation decides nothing.
- The draw uses the method of GoTombola's raffle draws, published as open source with its specification.
- Everything happens in your browser. Your list is sent nowhere and stored nowhere.
Online wheel, names in a hat, or a certified draw
Three ways to pick a winner, and what each one really gives you.
| Names in a hat | This wheel | GoTombola certified draw | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same chance for everyone | If the slips are well mixed | Yes, uniform draw | Yes, uniform draw |
| A show for the audience | Yes | Yes, full screen | Yes, on the big screen |
| Several winners in a row | Yes | Yes, with history | Yes, prize by prize |
| Proof for people who weren't there | No | No | Yes, time-stamped and verifiable |
| Account needed | No | No | Yes |
What this wheel does not prove
A wheel spun on your screen can be spun again as often as you like, and nothing shows that to people who weren't there. For a game with friends or a class, that's perfect. When people have paid to take part, as in a raffle, run a draw anyone can check.
Frequently asked questions
Is the wheel spinner free?
Yes, with no sign-up and no e-mail address. The wheel is complete without an account.
Is the wheel really random?
Yes. The winner is drawn before the wheel spins, with the same chance for every name, then the wheel stops on them. A name at the top of the list has no better chance than one at the bottom.
Is my list of names sent over the internet?
No. The names stay in your browser. GoTombola neither receives nor stores them.
Can I remove the winner and spin again?
Yes. Remove the winner in one tap and spin again for the next prize. Winners stay in the history, in order.
Can I use the wheel to draw my raffle?
For fun, yes. For a real raffle where people paid for their tickets, a verifiable draw is safer. GoTombola's certified draw is time-stamped and anyone can check it.