Competitions and Raffles
The Charitable & Non Profit Gaming Act 1999 provides for the conduct of a variety of games including art unions, raffles, bingo, lucky envelopes, calcutta sweeps and promotional games. Under the Act these different games are broken into four categories titled category 1,2 ,3 and 4 games. Category 1,2 and 3 games may only be conducted by non profit associations. The estimated gross proceeds (ticket sales) of the game determines whether the game is a category 1,2 or 3 game. An association intending to sell more than $20,000 worth of tickets must apply for a Category 3 Gaming licence.
Category 4 promotional games are free entry draws conducted to promote goods or services. Any person may conduct a promotional game. They are normally conducted by businesses to promote the sale of products. A permit or licence is not required to conduct a category 4 game however the person conducting the game must comply with legislative requirements detailed in the Guide for Category 4 Promotional Games..
The overarching object of the Charitable and Non - Profit Gaming Act 1999 is to ensure that, on balance, the State and the community as a whole benefit from general gaming.
Last reviewed 1 October 2007
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