Summaries of the various State and Territory regulations pertaining to 'tipping competitions'. For the purposes of obtaining a permit/licence they are often defined as 'Trade Promotion Lotteries'.
A permit may be required from each State or Territory from which tippers can enter the competition.
If no entry fee is charged, and the total prize pool is less than $5,000 then no permit is required except for NSW and ACT (ACT permit is only required if the competition is advertised in the ACT).
In some states, it is a breach of the gaming laws if an entry fee is charged, whilst in others an entry fee is allowed providing it is either returned in full to the participants as prizes or the competition is a charitable fund-raiser.
For more detail, please refer to the individual State and Territory information by clicking on the map.
Applying for Permits/Licences can be complicated and time consuming, with different forms and regulations for each State or Territory that may require a permit. If you wish, Footy Tipping Software can apply for permits on your behalf. The charge for this service is $150 (ex GST) per permit in addition to any fee charged for the permit by the issuing authority.
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Licence required |
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Trade Promotion Lottery |
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Entry Fee Allowed |
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Licence Period |
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Licence Fee |
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Prize Restrictions |
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Notes |
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Yes - if competition advertised in ACT |
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Yes |
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No |
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Up to 12 months |
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$56-$2,563 depends on value of prizes (as at 1/07/09) |
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No tobacco |
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Yes, if entry is free. |
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If entry is free. |
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Up to 12 months |
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$125-$2,100 (depends on value of prizes) |
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If ‘tipping competition’ then not more than $5,000 cash, no tobacco, no surgery, no weapons, limited alcohol |
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Online application gets a $50 discount. |
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If Total Prize > $5,000 |
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Yes |
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Depends on State of original permit |
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Up to 12 months |
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No tobacco, firearms, weapons, ammuntion, explosives or tobacco products, limited alcohol |
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Just want to see the permit from state of origin. |
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If Total Prize >$20,000 |
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No – It’s an ‘art union’ |
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Yes, but must be returned to participants |
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Up to 12 months |
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$319-$1,272 (depends on value of prizes) |
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Not more than $10,000 cash, no tobacco, no surgery, no weapons, limited alcohol |
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See page for eligibility to conduct competition |
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If Total Entry Fee >$10,000 |
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No |
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Yes, but must be returned to participants except if fund raising for charity – Max $150 entry fee |
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As required |
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