# 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*](/getting-started/regulations/nt-tas-online-only-exemption/northern-territory-foreign-lottery-regulations.md)

### 🎫 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](#how-to-apply-for-an-nt-permit) 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](https://nt.gov.au/industry/gambling/gambling/lotteries-community-gambling/become-an-approved-association)
* [Steps to become an approved association ](https://nt.gov.au/industry/gambling/gambling/lotteries-community-gambling/become-an-approved-association)

#### 2. Prepare Documentation

* [NT Lottery Permit Application Form](https://nt.gov.au/industry/gambling/gambling/lotteries-community-gambling/apply-to-run-a-minor-or-major-lottery)
* Ticket specimen [(✅ Generate from RaffleLink via Admin Portal after registration)](/managing-your-raffle/resources/permit-documents.md)

#### 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](/managing-your-raffle/activation.md)

* 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

*Please contact us if you have more questions!*


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