# Western Australia Raffle Regulations

### Permit Requirements

#### Standard Lottery Permit Required For:

* Prize pools > $200
* Lotteries conducted for more than one day

#### Permit Exemptions

**Small-scale, Confined Raffles:**

* Tickets sold within a confined group (e.g., workplace, club)
* Same ticket price for all
* Conducted within 8 days
* Each prize ≤ $1000

**Same-day, Small-scale Raffles:**

* Conducted and drawn on the same day and premises
* Total prizes ≤ $2000
* Same ticket price for all

### Key Rules

#### Raffle Organization

* Individuals/Businesses need a 'Letter of Authority' from the benefiting non-profit
* Maximum duration: 3 months (extensions possible with 7-day notice)
* All ticket prices must be the same; **no discounted bundles**
* Management and organizers ineligible to purchase tickets
* Submit financial return via online portal within 14 days post-raffle
* Collection of ticket buyers' street address is required

#### Prize Rules

* Liquor prizes: retail value < $1,000
* Vehicle prizes: new cars only (exceptions for vintage vehicles with valuation)
* Prizes > $30,000: bank guarantee or security deposit required
  * Possible exemption with existing guarantee or surety
* Delivery to winners within 30 days

#### Draw Process

* First ticket wins highest value prize, descending order for subsequent draws
* Reverse draws prohibited
* Manual draws: conducted by independent person in public venue
* Winner presence is not required for claiming prizes
* Note: RaffleLink Draw Algorithm software is approved in WA

### How to Apply For A Permit

1. Read the [Standard Lottery Policy](https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/department/publications/publication/standard-lottery-policy)
2. Create account in [DLGSC Portal](https://portal.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/) (see [Portal Set Up Guide](https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/racing-gaming-and-liquor/racing-gaming-and-wagering/gaming-applications/gaming-online-lodgement-guides/standard-lottery-permit-application-lodgement-guide))
3. Processing time: 14 days minimum

### Interstate Sales

Regulations of other States/Territories apply for interstate ticket sales. Contact us for summaries or schedule a free consultation.

### Additional Resources

For further rules view: [Raffles WA](https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/department/publications/publication/standard-lotteries-\(raffles\))

### Contact Information

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

*Please contact us if you have more questions!*


---

# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://help.rafflelink.com.au/getting-started/regulations/western-australia-raffle-regulations.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.