# Queensland Raffle Regulations

## Queensland Raffle Regulations

### Permit Requirements

If you plan on selling over $50,000 in gross sales from ticket buyers IN Queensland from your raffle, a permit is required.

**Note:** If you do not wish to obtain a permit, you can monitor sales in QLD and close the raffle in QLD as you approach the $50,000 gross sales threshold.

### Raffle Rules

#### Organization Requirements

* The beneficiary must be an eligible association (charitable, community, educational, patriotic, religious or sporting organization)
* The raffle must be properly authorized by the eligible association
* All proceeds must go to the eligible association
* Individuals or businesses can assist in conducting the raffle provided they have proper authorization from the eligible association

#### Financial Rules

* Total gross proceeds from ticket sales cannot be more than 5x your total prize pool value
  * Example: If prizes value is $5,000, you cannot raise more than $25,000
  * Example: With 10,000 tickets at $3 each ($30,000 potential), you would need to reduce to 8,333 tickets to stay compliant
* Raffles with total gross sales over $10,000 require an [auditor's certificate](https://publications.qld.gov.au/dataset/charitable-and-non-profit-gaming-forms-and-resources/resource/ebd7694f-9b89-4e3c-8d6e-9246e52995fb) to be submitted after the EOFY

✅ RaffleLink retains all financial and transactional records that can be accessed whenever required

#### Participation Restrictions

* The following people are not permitted to participate:
  * Board members
  * Committee executives
  * Management
  * Raffle organisers
  * Their immediate families (those living at the same premises)
* Collection of ticket buyers' street address is NOT required
  * [Remove address collection from your payment form here](/managing-your-raffle/resources/common-requests.md)

### Prize Rules

* Valuations required for:
  * Jewelry
  * Gems
  * Memorabilia (including signed jerseys)
  * Artwork
  * Secondhand goods & vehicles
  * Animals
* Prize Insurance required for prizes over $5,000 in value until delivery to winner
* Liquor prizes limited to $1,000 in value
* Prizes must be delivered within one month
* Unclaimed prizes must be kept for one year

**Note:**

* Contact RaffleLink for help finding an appropriate prize valuer
* Contact RaffleLink for help finding prize insurance

### Draw Rules

* Major prize must be drawn first, followed by other prizes in descending order of number and value
* Exception: Alternate draw order allowed if:
  * Clearly advertised at time of ticket sales
  * Minor prize winners are returned to draw for major prize

### How to Apply For A QLD Category 3 Permit

#### Required Documentation

* RaffleLink Fundraising Agreement
* RaffleLink Draw Software Certification
* RaffleLink Ticket Sample

#### Application Process

* [Application Form](https://www.publications.qld.gov.au/ckan-publications-attachments-prod/resources/db345e76-d29a-44fe-912e-4bd020098d53/cnp-special-cat-3-gaming-licence-form-2a-v4-april-2023.pdf?ETag=ef9a12b339be40968564d0d8de184647)
* Lodgment via email or in person
* Processing Time: 28 Days
* \*A bank guarantee may be requested for new applicants covering prizes & expenses

#### Application Fees

| Estimated Gross Proceeds      | Application Fee |
| ----------------------------- | --------------- |
| > $50,000 but not > $100,000  | $496.70         |
| > $100,000 but not > $500,000 | $993.10         |
| > $500,000                    | $1,986.00       |

### 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.

### Contact Information

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

*Please contact us if you have more questions!*


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