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

2. Create account in DLGSC Portal (see Portal Set Up 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

Contact Information

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: [phone]

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