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# Northern Territory Foreign Lottery Regulations

### Permit Requirements

* Organizations that do not operate within NT **MUST** apply for a 'Foreign Lottery Permit' to sell tickets to NT residents for a raffle of any size
* Must hold a valid permit in any other State/Territory to be eligible

### Key Rules

#### General Requirements

* Must comply with regulations of the primary licensing jurisdiction
* Any complaints, disputes, or compliance matters will be handled by the primary licensing jurisdiction

#### Permit Conditions

All Foreign Lottery Permits must comply with these conditions:

* No ticket sales to persons under 18 years of age
* Major prize must not comprise of liquor
* Monthly report required on tickets sold in the Territory (using approved form)
* Additional conditions may be specified by the Director

### How to Apply For a Foreign Lottery Permit

#### Application Process

1. Request Checklist & Application Form from: <ditt.licensingnt@nt.gov.au>
2. Submit required documentation (valid raffle permit from another state/territory)
3. Submit application within required timeframe
4. Wait for processing
5. Comply with any additional conditions specified

#### Required Documentation

* Copy of valid permit held in another State/Territory

#### Submission Timeframe

Must submit application:

* No earlier than three months before lottery start
* No later than 14 days before lottery start date

#### Processing Time

* 10 days

#### Application Fee

* FREE

### Additional Information

* Full regulations available in [section 40 of the Gaming Control Act 1993](https://legislation.nt.gov.au/en/Legislation/GAMING-CONTROL-ACT-1993)

### 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.

### Contact Information

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

*Please contact us if you have more questions!*