ACT Raffle Regulations

Permit Requirements

• Required for total prize pool value > $2,500 (RRP)

Key Rules

Organization Requirements

• Individuals and Businesses require a 'Letter of Authority' from the benefiting non-profit organization

• Management, organizers, and those involved in conducting/drawing the raffle are ineligible to purchase tickets

• Collection of ticket buyers' street address is required

Financial Requirements

For prize pools:

• UNDER $10,000: Maximum gross proceeds = 5x total prize pool value

• OVER $10,000: Maximum gross proceeds = 10x total prize pool value

✅ RaffleLink estimates expected gross proceeds during registration and before activation to ensure compliance

Record Keeping

• All lottery records and financial statements must be kept for minimum 12 months after draw

• Financial statements must detail all income and expenditure

✅ RaffleLink retains all raffle ticket financials and transactional records, accessible when required

Prize Rules

• Winners cannot be charged administrative or delivery fees

• All prizes must be awarded as advertised

Draw Rules

• Maximum raffle duration: 12 months

• Major prize must be drawn first

• Unclaimed prizes:

  • Reasonable waiting period based on prize nature

  • Must conduct redraw if unclaimed

  • Redraw method, date, time, and place must be stated in terms and conditions

How to Apply For An ACT Permit

Required Documentation

1. Complete Smart Form Application

2. Provide Ticket Specimen

   • ✅ Register with RaffleLink first to generate compliant ticket specimen

   • Make sure you state the terms of your redraw in your Additional Terms & Conditions (Edit Raffle -> Raffle Details):

     • e.g. [If a winner does not claim the prize within 3 months of the draw date, a redraw will be conducted on DATE at TIME at LOCATION]

Process Steps

1. Register with RaffleLink

2. Generate ticket specimen

3. Submit Smart Form Application with required documentation

4. Wait for processing

5. Once approved, enter permit details in RaffleLink

6. Activate raffle

Processing Time

• 7 business days

Application Fees (as of 06/08/2024)

Prize Value in ACT	Application Fee
$2,500 - $5,000	$247.00
$5,001 - $10,000	$361.00
$10,001 - $50,000	$696.00
Over $50,000	$995.00

Interstate Sales

The regulations of other States/Territories apply when opening sales to interstate residents. Other State/Territory regulation summaries are available upon request and/or schedule a free phone consultation.

Additional Resources

For complete regulations view: Raffles | ACT Government

Contact Information

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: [phone]

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