Raffle Rules
Overview
During activation, you'll need to review and acknowledge raffle rules specific to your selected states. The system automatically shows only relevant rules based on your state selections.
National Rules (All States)
Only Not-For-Profit organizations can benefit from raffles in Australia
Extensions Policy:
Without permit: Allowed with notification to existing ticket holders
With permit: Must obtain gaming commission approval
State-Specific Rules
Queensland (QLD)
Eligibility
Limited to non-profit organizations
Participation Restrictions
Excluded participants:
Board members
Committee executives
Management
Raffle organizers
Their immediate families
Prize Draw Requirements
Draw major prizes before minor prizes (descending value)
Alternative order must be clearly advertised
Minor prize winners remain eligible for major prizes
Unclaimed Prizes
Must keep prizes for minimum 1 year
If winner unlocatable:
Organization may use prize
Or sell prize and use proceeds
Audit Requirements
EOFY audit required for >$10,000 gross proceeds
Victoria (VIC)
Participation Restrictions(Permitted Raffles)
Excluded:
Office holders
Employees
Relatives (spouse, parents, children, siblings)
Unclaimed Prizes
Hold for 3-12 months
Can then sell and use proceeds
Draw Restrictions
Reverse draws NOT permitted
South Australia (SA)
Eligibility
Non-profits only
Participation Restrictions
Excluded:
Management committee members
Raffle management personnel
Draw Flexibility
Flexible draw order permitted
All tickets must be eligible for Major Prize
Financial Limits
Expenses cap: 65-80% of gross proceeds
Unclaimed Prizes
Hold minimum 2 months
Then conduct redraw
New South Wales (NSW)
Participation Restrictions
Excluded:
Management committee members
Raffle management personnel
Financial Limits
Expenses cap: 60-70% of gross proceeds
Unclaimed Prizes
Hold for 3 months
Then conduct redraw
Western Australia (WA)
Prize Order Requirements
Must award in descending value order
Winner choice only if prizes are equal value
Financial Limits
Expenses cap: 70% of gross proceeds
Unclaimed Prizes
Hold for 1 year
Make repeated contact attempts
Commission directs disposal after 1 year
Refund Policy
Ticket purchase refunds prohibited
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
Unclaimed Prizes
Must conduct redraw after reasonable time
Northern Territory (NT)
Eligibility
Non-profits only
Unclaimed Prizes
After 3 months, give to Director-General of Licensing
Results Publication
Publish major prize winners (>$1,000)
Local newspaper
Within 14 days of draw
Tasmania (TAS)
Online interstate raffles exempt from TAS regulations
Paper ticket sales in TAS require compliance
Contact support for TAS-specific guidance
Important Notes
Review rules carefully for your selected states
Contact support with any questions before acknowledging
Rules acknowledgment required for activation
Keep rules accessible for reference during raffle
Questions or Concerns?
Contact RaffleLink Support:
Email: support@rafflelink.com.au
Phone: 0404 395 826
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