TAS raffle rules, permits & prize tips

Running a fundraiser in Tasmania (TAS)? This guide explains when you need a Minor Gaming Permit, exemption thresholds, ticketing and draw rules, prize restrictions, age limits, and record-keeping requirements. Sources are the Tasmanian Liquor & Gaming Commission and the Gaming Control Act 1993 / Gaming Control Regulations 2014 (reviewed 2024–25). Always confirm details with the Commission before you launch. Make sure to try the free RaffleRaise Compliance Checker to confirm your raffle requirements, then launch your raffle online in minutes—payments, ticketing, T&Cs, draw tools, and winner notifications built in.

At-a-glance rules (TAS)

• Permit thresholds
  • No permit required if the total retail value of prizes is ≤ $5,000.
  • If total prize value exceeds $5,000, you must obtain a Minor Gaming Permit.
• Prizes
  • All prizes must be valued at retail value (donated goods/services included).
  • Prohibited prizes: tobacco, firearms or ammunition, explosives/dangerous articles, cosmetic or medical procedures.
  • Cash prizes are allowed but must be included in the total value calculation.
• Ticket pricing
  • If prize value ≤ $1,000: multiple tickets can be sold at a discounted bundle price (e.g. 3 for $5).
  • If prize value > $1,000: all tickets must be sold at the same price. No bundles or discounts allowed.
• Draw rules
  • Draw must occur within 6 months of ticket sales (12 months if prize value > $5,000 and approved by the Commission).
  • Tickets must have an equal and random chance of winning.
  • First ticket drawn must win the highest-value prize; second ticket the next highest, etc. “Reverse draws” are not allowed.
• Age restrictions
  • Under 13: cannot sell tickets.
  • Under 16: cannot sell tickets if total prize value > $500.
  • Under 18: cannot buy tickets in raffles with prize value > $10,000.
• Records & reporting
  • Records must be kept for 7 years, including ticket butts, unsold stock, sales registers, expenses, and bank records.
  • Funds must be banked and traceable to the benefiting organisation.
    
    

Step-by-step: running your TAS raffle

1) Confirm your purpose

• Raffles can only be run for charitable, benevolent, sporting, cultural, or community purposes—not for private or commercial gain.

2) Check if you need a permit

• If your total prize pool exceeds $5,000 → apply for a Minor Gaming Permit.
• If ≤ $5,000 → you can proceed without a permit but must still follow raffle rules.

3) Plan your prizes

• Use retail valuations, even for donated items.
• Avoid prohibited categories (tobacco, firearms, medical/cosmetic procedures).
• Clearly disclose any prize conditions (e.g. travel not included, expiry dates).

4) Design your tickets

• Tickets must state: ticket price, draw date/time, venue, description and value of prizes, organisation name, and permit number (if applicable).
• RaffleRaise automatically generates digital tickets/receipts with all required info built in.

5) Set ticket pricing

• ≤ $1,000 prizes: bundling allowed (e.g. 5 for $20).
• $1,000 prizes: all tickets one fixed price.

6) Apply for permit if needed

• Lodge your Minor Gaming Permit Application with the Tasmanian Liquor & Gaming Commission before ticket sales begin.
• Some raffles also require an Individual Activity Notification (details, example ticket, draw date).

7) Publish your rules & disclosures

• State who can enter, how/when the draw occurs, how winners will be notified, and prize delivery timeframes.
• Disclose if any third-party fundraiser/platform is involved (and record their remuneration).

8) Sell responsibly

• Don’t sell to under-18s if prize pool > $10,000.
• Ensure sellers are of legal age.
• Include your permit number on all advertising.

9) Run the draw

• All sold tickets must be included.
• Highest prize must be awarded to the first ticket drawn.
• Reverse draws or eliminating tickets for consolation prizes are not allowed unless approved.
• Draw must occur within 6 months (or 12 months with Commission approval).

10) After the draw: notify, deliver, record

• Notify winners promptly and deliver prizes as advertised.
• Keep full records for at least 7 years.
• Bank proceeds into the nominated account and ensure they go to the stated purpose.
  
  

Ready to run your TAS raffle?

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Updated 1 September 2025