New South Wales

http://www.olgr.nsw.gov.au/tipping competitions

http://www.olgr.nsw.gov.au/trade promotions

Definitions

What is a tipping competition?
A tipping competition is where:

• participants predict or forecast the outcome or results of a sporting or other contingency,
• points are awarded for successful predictions or forecasts,
• the prize pool is distributed to the participant who accumulates the most points over a stipulated period,
• periodical prizes may be awarded in accordance with the rules of the competition.

However a tipping competition is treated as a trade promotion lottery if entry is free.

http://www.olgr.nsw.gov.au/trade_promotion_lotteries

Tipping competitions may be conducted for the purpose of raising funds for a not-for-profit organisation.

Who can conduct a Tipping Competition?
Anyone. However only residents of NSW can apply for a trade promotion lottery permit. If the trade promotion lottery is being conducted outside NSW, then you contact the appropriate agency in those jurisdictions for information about their specific requirements.

The information below therefore applies to trade promotion lotteries.

Permit details

Do I need a Licence or Permit to Conduct a Tipping Competition?
Yes, if the competition is treated as a trade promotion lottery ie entry is free.

All competitions must be conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Lotteries and Art Unions Act and the regulation.

An application should be made at least 14 days before you propose to start the tipping competition.

A person under 18 years of age cannot lodge an application for a permit.

Licence period
A permit is issued for a specific period not exceeding 12 months

Fee
If an entry price is charged to join the competition, there is no fee.

If the competition is treated as a trade promotion lottery the fee payable depends on the value of prizes offered. More details

More Information

Tipping Competition

Trade Promotion Lottery

Online Application for a Trade Promotion Lottery $50 discount on application fee.

Contact information

NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing

By telephone:
(02) 9995 0666

By fax:
(02) 9995 0611

By mail:
The NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming & Racing
GPO Box 7060
Sydney 2001

Email: lottery.inquiries@olgr.nsw.gov.au

Website: www.olgr.nsw.gov.au