What requirements are there to run a raffle? - Prize Pool - $5,000 or less
| Is a permit required? | No |
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| Are number of tickets available for sale limited? | Yes, the total value of tickets available for sale must be not less than twice and not more than six times the total value of the prizes. |
| Are we required to have printed tickets? | Yes |
| Do we need to collect ticket purchaser's details? | Yes. Ticket sellers should obtain enough information to be able to identify the winners. |
| How long can we sell tickets for? | No longer than three months. |
| When does the draw have to occur? | On the date printed on the tickets, which must not be more than 14 days after the date of the proposed last ticket sales. |
| What method must we use to draw the raffle? | The method of draw must allow each ticket a random and equal chance of winning. |
| We cannot located the winner, what should we do? | Contact the Victorian Commission for Gambling & Liquor Regulation by phone on 1300 182 457. |
| What records must we keep and for how long? |
You must keep a record of the distribution of funds, details of tickets printed, and prizes for three years.
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