Lotteries and community gambling

• you must run the lottery, raffle or game  in accordance with the Gaming Control Act 1993 and the NT Code of Practice for Responsible Gambling
• if prizes are subject to restrictions and conditions, such as travel prizes, you must clearly display the term 'Conditions Apply' on the ticket and any promotion
• the total value of the prizes must be at least one-third of the total value of the tickets or entry fees
• liquor must not be a principal prize - this includes prizes consisting solely of money and liquor
• you must not offer firearms, weapons, ammunition, explosives or tobacco products as prizes
• you must clearly state the rules and conditions in writing on all promotional material, including prizes, when and how the lottery will be drawn, and how the winners are determined
• the lottery must be drawn on the date specified, and prizes awarded to the winners as set out in the lottery's terms and conditions
• if there is a dispute, complaint or investigation about the conduct or outcome of a lottery, the lottery organiser must demonstrate to the reasonable satisfaction of the Director-General of Licensing that it has complied with these conditions
• no payment, fee, commission, remuneration or any other benefit whatsoever can be provided to any individual or organisation, whether or not it is connected with the approved association, in relation to the organisation or conduct of a lottery, raffle or game
• if prizes are subject to restrictions and conditions, such as travel prizes, you must clearly display the term 'Conditions Apply' on the ticket and any promotion
• all prizes must be given as offered
• all tickets included in the draw, and any unsold tickets, must be kept by the association for 12 months.

Minor and major lotteries which need permits have more conditions.

Read more about minor and major lotteries.