# 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

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