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  1. Getting Started
  2. Regulations

South Australia Regulations

South Australia Raffle Regulations

Permit Requirements

  • Required for total prize pool value > $5,000 (RRP)

Key Rules

Eligible Conductors

  • Any not-for-profit incorporated organisation

  • Unincorporated organisations with:

    • ≥10 members

    • A management committee

    • A written constitution

  • Management and organizers ineligible to purchase tickets

  • Collection of ticket buyers' street address is required

Approved Purposes for Funds

Funds raised through any lottery can only be used for approved purposes including but not necessarily limited to:

  • Promoting literature, science or the arts

  • Religious, educational, charitable or benevolent purposes

  • Medical treatment or supporting those with physical, mental or intellectual disabilities

  • Community centre establishment, operation or improvement

  • Local community or group interest promotion

  • Sport, recreation or amusement

  • Animal welfare

  • Environmental, historical or cultural heritage conservation in South Australia

  • Student or education staff interests

  • Political purposes

  • Business, trade or industry common interests

  • Other purposes approved by the commissioner

Important Restrictions:

  • Funds cannot benefit organization members or registered corporations that return profits to members

  • If gross proceeds don't cover prize costs, the organization must:

    • Make up the difference

    • Notify Consumer and Business Services (CBS) in writing

Fundraising Requirements

  • Maximum gross proceeds: 5x total prize pool value

    • Example: $5,000 prize pool → $25,000 maximum fundraising

✅ RaffleLink's system automatically limits ticket sales to ensure compliance with fundraising caps

Financial Requirements

Minor Lottery (Non-Permit)

  • ≥20% of gross proceeds for approved organization purposes (excludes raffle expenses)

  • All net proceeds must go to approved purposes

  • Keep records for at least 3 months

Major Lottery (Permit)

  • ≥35% of gross proceeds for approved organization purposes (excludes raffle expenses)

  • All net proceeds must go to approved purposes

  • Keep records for at least 1 year

✅ RaffleLink retains all financial and transactional records, accessible whenever required

Draw Process

  • Equal chance of winning for each ticket

  • Winner presence not required

  • Prize pool < $30,000: Witnessed by non-associated person

  • Prize pool > $30,000: Witnessed by Scrutineer

  • Notify winners in writing within 7 days if prize not immediately delivered

✅ RaffleLink's Draw Algorithm ensures fair and compliant draws

How to Apply For A Permit

✅ RaffleLink guides you through each step, ensuring a smooth application process

    • Ticket count

    • Pricing

    • Prizes

    • Leave permit details as 'Pending'

  1. Download required documentation (via the Resources TAB in your Admin Portal)

    Note: The ticket sample you download will contain the terms of your raffle on RaffleLink at the time of download. Ensure these terms are final before you submit it alongside your permit application.

  2. Complete and submit application

    • Attach required documentation

  3. Wait for processing

    • Processing time: 14 days

    • Application fee: $10.50

    • Enter received permit number via your Admin Portal

    • Activate raffle to start selling

Additional Resources

Contact Information

  • Email: support@rafflelink.com.au

  • Phone: 0404 395 826

Please contact us if you have more questions!

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