5.7.2. Competitions, raffles, bingo and other charitable games

Charities need to ensure they retain their not-for-profit status and that their fundraising goes towards furthering their charitable purpose, particularly if there is a commercial element involved. Charities can make a profit, but any profit or surplus must be used for its charitable purpose.

Art unions, raffles, bingo, lucky envelopes, Calcutta sweeps and promotional games (trade promotions or competitions) are regulated under the Charitable and Non-Profit Gaming Act 1999.

Under the Act, these different games are broken into categories, some of which require a licence.

Learn more about not-for-profit gaming regulations, licensing and compliance in Queensland.