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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.
http://www.treasury.tas.gov.au/exempt games
Definitions
What is a tipping competition?
Tasmania sees tipping competitions as gaming.
Permit details
Do I need a Licence or Permit to Conduct a Tipping Competition?
No.
Competition details
Is there a maximum amount payable by participants?
Yes, a participant cannot contribute more than $150.
Distribution of proceeds
The total sum contributed, without any deduction, is distributed as prizes in money or money’s worth.
What is the maximum value of prizes?
The total contributions cannot exceed $10,000.
If any of the above are exceeded than your case should be submitted to the Tasmanian Liquor & Gaming Branch. It is at their discretion whether the competition would be allowed to proceed and they may attach conditions to allow the competition to proceed.
Contact information
Liquor and Gaming Branch
By telephone:
(03) 6166 4400
Email: gaming@treasury.tas.gov.au
Website: http://www.treasury.tas.gov.au/Liquor and Gaming Home page