How to Run a Legal Raffle in Victoria

Running a raffle in Victoria? The rules are clear, the thresholds are reasonable, and the process isn't as painful as you'd expect. Here's everything you need.

Do you need a permit?

Victoria's threshold is $5,000 in total prize value.

Under $5,000 — no permit required. Your standard footy club raffle, pub meat tray draw, or school fundraiser is almost certainly fine without paperwork.

$5,000 or over — you need a Minor Gaming Permit from the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC). The name makes it sound small, but it's the permit that covers community raffles of any meaningful size.

Where to apply

The VGCCC handles all gaming permits in Victoria. Apply through their website at vgccc.vic.gov.au. They have an online application process and the turnaround is generally reasonable, but don't leave it to the last minute.

You must be a community or charitable organisation. The VGCCC will want to see that proceeds go to a legitimate community purpose.

What the law says

Victorian raffles are governed by the Gambling Regulation Act 2003. This is the big one — it covers everything from pokies to raffles, but Part 5 is where community and charitable gaming lives.

The Act requires that raffle proceeds go to the stated charitable or community purpose. Organisers must keep records of all tickets sold, prizes awarded, and funds raised. The VGCCC can audit you, so keep your books clean.

Common scenarios

A local footy club running a half-time raffle with a $150 prize? No permit. This is bread-and-butter community gaming.

A hospital foundation running a Christmas appeal raffle with $20,000 in prizes? Minor Gaming Permit required from VGCCC. Apply well in advance.

A primary school running a trivia night with a raffle component totalling $3,000 in prizes? No permit needed — under the $5,000 threshold.

What to display

On your raffle material and draw page, you need to show: the organisation's name, the purpose of the raffle, draw date and time, prize details and total value, ticket price, and your permit number if applicable.

All Victorian raffles should reference the Gambling Regulation Act 2003.

How Drawdrop handles this

Select VIC as your state and Drawdrop auto-includes the correct legal citation on every draw page. Enter a prize value over $5,000 and the compliance checklist walks you through the VGCCC Minor Gaming Permit process with a direct link to apply.

Store your permit number and document in your settings. Get warned 30 days before it expires. No forgotten renewals, no accidental non-compliance.