Northern Territory Regulations

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

For external organizations, please see Northern Territory Foreign Lottery Regulations

🎫 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 below 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

• Apply here

• Steps to become an approved association

2. Prepare Documentation

• NT Lottery Permit Application Form

• Ticket specimen (✅ Generate from RaffleLink via Admin Portal after registration)

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

5. Activate Your Raffle

• 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

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• Phone: [phone]

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