raffle

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Buffett has lavished praise on the executive for his preternatural ability to craft offbeat policies, including insuring Chicago’s tallest building against terrorist attacks and Pepsi against having to award a $1 billion raffle prize.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

When the two-hour movie ended, one attendee won the big raffle prize, which included “Waiting to Exhale” on DVD — and a DVD player to play it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026

The firm’s insurance chief of 39 years, Ajit Jain, once crafted a policy insuring Pepsi against having to award a $1 billion raffle prize.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 25, 2025

Jennie and John had to take the property off the market when they set up the raffle using an online platform.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2025

He tells us this is a disgrace and he’s going to have a raffle to raise money so that we can have strong warm boots for the winter.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt