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Concern Over Potentially Unlawful Raffle Conducted by Public Figure “Chiquis” (Chiquis Rivera) I am writing to raise concern about an online raffle currently being promoted by public figure and artist Chiquis Rivera, also known as “Chiquis” on Instagram. Approximately eight weeks ago, she began advertising a raffle where participants could buy a $100 ticket for a chance to win two vehicles. The raffle has been consistently marketed via her official Instagram account to a large following. Originally, the drawing was advertised to take place on April 20th (4/20), but on April 15th, she posted a last-minute update extending the raffle and moving the drawing date to May 5th (5/5). As of this writing: • No nonprofit organization has been disclosed as the beneficiary of this raffle. • There is no public mention of where the proceeds are going. • The odds of winning have not been shared. • There is no registration number or documentation provided to show compliance with California raffle laws. According to the California Attorney General’s Office, only eligible nonprofit organizations that have been in operation for at least one year and registered with the Registry of Charitable Trusts may conduct raffles. Furthermore, raffles cannot be conducted or operated online—only advertised there—and the drawing must be conducted in accordance with the law. If this raffle is being operated without a licensed nonprofit entity and without compliance with California law, it may be considered unlawful gambling or a deceptive practice. I’m submitting this concern in good faith with the hope that it can be reviewed for potential consumer risk or legal noncompliance. Thank you for your time and attention.