Responsible Gambling

SASAI Pre-Christmas Celebration 2026 Raffle for a Cause

1. This is a community raffle

This is a NSW community draw lottery conducted by Social Action Services Australia Incorporated (SASAI) under the Community Gaming Regulation 2020. It is not a casino, sports book or online wagering product. Proceeds fund SASAI’s community pantry. A ticket payment buys a chance in the draw; it is not a tax-deductible donation or an investment, and there is no guaranteed return.

2. 18+ only

You must be 18 or older and a NSW resident to buy a ticket. SASAI may ask for proof of age, identity and NSW residency before awarding a prize. Do not buy tickets on behalf of anyone under 18.

3. How the odds work

• A maximum of 1,000 tickets will be sold.
• There are four prizes. They are drawn one at a time, starting with the lowest value.
• The software picks each winning ticket at random from the eligible tickets.
• If all 1,000 tickets are still eligible, each ticket has a 1 in 1,000 chance in that prize draw. If fewer tickets remain eligible, each remaining ticket’s chance is higher.
• A buyer may win up to two prizes. After a second win, that buyer’s other tickets are left out of later prizes.

Ticket prices are fixed: $20 each, or packs of 3 for $55, 5 for $85 and 10 for $160. Larger packs cost less per entry. They do not improve the odds of any individual ticket.

4. Keep it in proportion

• Only buy what you can comfortably afford to give to a community cause.
• Set a limit before you check out. There is no benefit to chasing a loss — raffle tickets have no cash-out value.
• Do not borrow money to buy tickets.
• A participant may purchase multiple tickets, but SASAI and this website will not encourage you to spend beyond the published packs.

5. Sales close on a fixed date

Ticket sales close at 8:00 PM AEDT on Saturday 7 November 2026. The live draw is at 8:45 PM the same evening at Pabico Club 55, Mount Druitt. After close, no further tickets can be bought. You do not need to attend the draw to win.

6. Where to get help

If gambling is causing you or someone you know harm — money stress, secrecy, arguments, or difficulty stopping — free and confidential help is available:

• Gambling Help Online — gamblinghelponline.org.au or 1800 858 858 (24/7)
• Lifeline — 13 11 14
• NSW Gambling Help — search “Gambling Help NSW” or ask your GP

Questions about this raffle (not a crisis) can go to SASAI at info@sasai.org.au.

Last updated: 12 August 2026