Random Picker

How to use this picker

1. 1 Paste or type your entries, one per line; commas and semicolons also work as separators.
2. 2 Pick a winner draws one entry at random; every entry has exactly the same chance.
3. 3 Shuffle list puts all entries in a random order, useful for turn order or splitting into halves.
4. 4 Each press is an independent draw; picking again can select the same entry unless you remove it from the list first.

Frequently asked questions

Is the draw fair?

Every entry has the same probability, and the shuffle uses the Fisher-Yates method, which produces every possible order with equal chance.

Can the same name win twice?

Yes, draws are independent. For a raffle with multiple winners, delete each winner from the list before the next draw, or shuffle once and read winners from the top.

Do duplicate entries change the odds?

Yes: a name listed twice has twice the chance. That is also the easy way to weight entries deliberately.

Is this suitable for prize draws?

For informal draws, yes. Regulated lotteries and sweepstakes usually require a documented, auditable procedure; check the rules that apply to yours.