What is a trade promotion lottery?
A trade promotion lottery is a lottery designed to promote a trade or business. This includes any scheme that gives away prizes by any means which include an element of chance, at any stage of the scheme. Even if a part of the scheme is skill based, the scheme will still have to be conducted in accordance with the regulations if any part of the scheme process includes an element of chance. Please download theTrade Promotion Information Pack (ZIP: 295KB) for an information pack on trade promotion lotteries or contact the Minor Gaming Unit by telephone on 03 9651 3630 or email at minor.gaming@vcgr.vic.gov.au. Community and charitable organisations can conduct trade promotion lotteries to promote the purpose of their organisation. To be able to undertake this activity the organisation must be declared by the Commission to be a community or charitable organisation. Please download the Declaration Pack (PDF: 118KB) for more information on how to become declared. All other requirements for a
