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Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of this document we do not warrant its accuracy, and you should take any necessary steps to ensure that any tipping competition that you run is within the law.
Definitions
What is a tipping competition?
https://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/community-gaming/lotteries
Progressive lotteries include tipping competitions.
Tipping competition rules:
the participants predict the outcome or results of a sporting or other contingency, and points are awarded for successful predictions, and the prizes are wholly distributed in accordance with the rules of the competition, and periodical prizes may be awarded (in accordance with the rules of the competition).
There is no prize limit for progressive lotteries. However, the amount of money payable as a single prize can’t exceed $7,000
An authority is required to conduct a progressive lottery if the total prize value exceeds $30,000.
Do I need a Licence or Permit to Conduct a Tipping Competition?
Yes, if the total prize pool is greater than $30,000.
More Information
Tipping Competition
Trade Promotion Lottery
Online Application for a Trade Promotion Lottery
Contact information
NSW Fair Trading
By telephone:
13 32 20
Email: CELottery@finance.nsw.gov.au
Website: www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au