What is a VGCCC Declaration?

A VGCCC Declaration for Raffles - What You Need to Know

A declaration from the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) is a requirement for any organization that wishes to conduct or benefit from a raffle in Victoria, regardless of the raffle's size. This includes community organizations, charitable organizations, sporting clubs, and political parties.

Key Points:

• The declaration is FREE

• Valid for 10 years from approval date

• Your organization will be listed on the VGCCC's public register of declared organizations

• The beneficiary organization must be declared

• Required for ALL raffles, no matter how small

Processing Time: While the official processing time is up to 28 days, the VGCCC is typically very responsive. If you need your declaration processed quickly, you can contact them directly to discuss expedited processing.

Contact the VGCCC: Phone: [phone] They are generally very helpful and can assist with questions about declarations and expedited processing.

Important Note: Once declared, you may still need additional permits if your total prize pool value is greater than $20,000. The declaration is just the first step in ensuring your organization can legally conduct raffles in Victoria.

Your organization must be:

• Not-for-profit

• Conducted in good faith

• Either a community, charitable, sporting, recreational organization, or political party