RUNNING A RAFFLE IN QUEENSLAND: Rules and Regulations
Raffles are a time honoured and popular way to raise funds for your favourite cause. If you are planning to run a raffle, you should be aware that raffles are closely regulated in Queensland. The best way to avoid accidentally breaking the law is to be informed.We thought it would be useful to assemble a quick-reference guide to raffle regulations in Queensland, and provide advice on where to go for further help.
Please note, this is a guide only, and obligations should be confirmed with the relevant authorities.
Regulating Agency: Queensland Office of Gaming Regulation
Key features:
- Raffles are technically known as ‘Art Unions’ in Queensland, and are classified according to the gross proceeds (total ticket sales) they anticipate making. A ‘CATEGORY 1 ART UNION’ is one whose sales are up to $2,000. A ‘CATEGORY 2 ART UNION’ is one whose sales are between $2,001 and $20,000. There are four categories in total.
- No permit is required to conduct Category 1 or Category 2 raffles.
- ‘Eligible organisations’ may conduct a raffle up to $20,000 in sales without a permit. Refer to the QOGR website for a definition of ‘eligible organisations’.The total value of prizes in any raffle must be at least 20% of the estimated gross proceeds (total ticket sales). E.g. if gross ticket sales are $1000, the prize value must be NO LESS THAN $200 in total.
- If a Category 1 or 2 raffle is not conducted and drawn on the same day, the tickets must have the name and either the address or telephone number of the entrant legibly written on the ticket butt, or legibly recorded in another way that enables each prize winner
- to be identified
- Cash prizes may not exceed $10,000 for Category 1 and 2 raffles.
- There is no restriction on minors selling raffle tickets. However, a person conducting a Category 1, 2 or 3 cannot sell a ticket to a minor if the prize includes liquor or a gaming product.
Further Information:Further information is available from the QOGR website at www.qogr.qld.gov.au or by phoning (07) 3872 0999 or by emailing info@qogr.qld.gov.au
Glen Howard
Fundraising Directory
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