# 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](https://forms.act.gov.au/smartforms/servlet/SmartForm.html?formCode=1163)
2. Provide Ticket Specimen
   * [✅ Register with RaffleLink first to generate compliant ticket specimen](https://help.rafflelink.com.au/managing-your-raffle/resources/permit-documents)
   * 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](https://www.rafflelink.com.au/getstarted)
2. [Generate ticket specimen](https://help.rafflelink.com.au/managing-your-raffle/resources/permit-documents)
3. Submit [Smart Form Application](https://forms.act.gov.au/smartforms/servlet/SmartForm.html?formCode=1163) with required documentation
4. Wait for processing
5. Once approved, [enter permit details in RaffleLink](https://help.rafflelink.com.au/managing-your-raffle/activation)
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](https://www.gamblingandracing.act.gov.au/industry/lotteries/raffles?SQ_DESIGN_NAME=spf2\&SQ_ACTION=set_design_name)

### Contact Information

* Email: <support@rafflelink.com.au>
* Phone: 0404 395 826

*Please contact us if you have more questions!*


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