The MIC Foundation, formed as the charitable branch of the Majestic Isle Casino, pledged to devote half of its recent 50/50 Raffle to local charities and non-profit  groups. On April 16, 2014, local resident Tamara Sawyers won the raffle, taking home EC$44,420, and the rest is now available to groups around Antigua & Barbuda.

The foundation announced that it is now taking applications for grants from legally established charities and not-for-profit organizations in the country. Organizations can apply by picking up an application any night of the week after 7 pm at The Majestic Isle Casino’s cash cage in Dickenson Bay, next to Sandals. The deadline for applications to be submitted is May 7, 2014 at midnight. A special luncheon will be held in May to give out the much needed supplies and funds.

To further generate funds for Antigua and Barbuda charities and not-for-profit organizations, the next 50/50 raffle has begun and will take place every Monday, Wednesday and Friday night at the casino at 10 pm.  Tickets are only $10 EC.  

Raffle participants buy a ticket and the winner of the evening picks a card from the oversized deck of cards. If they pick the Queen of Hearts, they win the raffle jackpot. If they pick any other card, they still win a fabulous prize.

The MIC Foundations would like to thank its partners in business for donating amazing prizes to the raffle and thus helping the foundation raise much needed funds.  Special thanks to Diamonds International, Eli Fuller of Adventure Antigua, Neil Keeling of The Antigua Rainforest Company and various neighboring restaurants for donating gift cards.

For more information, look up the Majestic Isle Casino on Facebook or go to the webpage www.themic.com

The MIC 50/50 Raffle Cards, from which the winner pulls the Queen of Hearts