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  1. Getting Started
  2. Regulations

Northern Territory Regulations

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Important: This article is for NT-based organizations conducting raffles in NT

For external organizations, please see

🎫 Permit Requirements

Based on Total Estimated NT Proceeds:

Gross Proceeds In NT
Requirement

<$5,000

No Permit

$5,001 - $20,000

Minor Lottery Permit

$20,000

Major Lottery Permit

See for permit application guides

Rules for All Raffles (Including Non-Permit Raffles)

Organization Requirements

Must be an 'Approved Association' listed with NT Licensing:

  • Incorporation not required, but must have:

    • A proper constitution

    • Identified office holders

    • Nominated person responsible for conducting lotteries

  • Board members, executives, organizers, and their immediate families cannot participate

  • No payments or benefits to individuals/organizations for organizing/conducting the raffle

Financial Requirements

  • Maximum gross proceeds: 3x total prize pool value

✅ RaffleLink's system automatically limits ticket numbers to ensure compliance

  • Keep all tickets (sold and unsold) for 12 months

✅ RaffleLink retains all digital ticket records, easily accessible when required

Prize Rules

  • Liquor cannot be a principal prize

  • Prohibited prizes: firearms, weapons, ammunition, explosives, tobacco products

  • All prizes must be given as offered

Raffle Operation

  • Maximum duration: 3 months

Draw Process

  • Reverse draws permitted (1st winner gets lowest value prize, etc.)

Advertising

  • All promotional material must clearly state rules, conditions, prizes, and draw details

  • Use "Conditions Apply" for prizes with restrictions (e.g., travel prizes)

✅ RaffleLink's raffle page automatically generates all required rules and statements and allows users to include additional T&Cs

Additional Rules for Permitted Raffles (Minor and Major Lotteries)

Permit Display

  • Show permit number on all publicity materials

  • ✅ RaffleLink automatically includes permit numbers in generated materials

Winner Publication

  • Publish major prize winners' names (prizes ≥ $1,000) in local newspaper within 14 days of draw

Prize Holding

  • Prizes unclaimed for more than 3 months after the date of draw must be given to the NT Director of Gaming Control

How to Apply For An NT Permit

1. Become an Approved Association

2. Prepare Documentation

3. Submit Application Timing

  • No earlier than 3 months before lottery start

  • No later than 14 days before lottery start

4. Processing

  • Processing time: Approximately 10 days

  • Enter received permit number in RaffleLink

  • Activate raffle

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

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Steps to become an approved association
NT Lottery Permit Application Form
(✅ Generate from RaffleLink via Admin Portal after registration)
Activate Your Raffle
Northern Territory Foreign Lottery Regulations
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