Lotterywest
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| Formed | 1932 as Lotteries Commission of Western Australia |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Western Australia |
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| Website | www.lotterywest.wa.gov.au |
Lotterywest was established in 1932 as the Lotteries Commission of Western Australia, to run the
not-for-profit organisations. It is a major supporter of the Perth Festival
, with the film festival component of it known as Lotterywest Films.
History
After its establishment in 1932, the Lotteries Commission held its first lottery and made its first grants distribution in March 1933.[1]
Description
Lotterywest is a
statutory authority of the Government of Western Australia, under the Lotteries Commission Act 1990 (WA) and associated regulations.[2]
Lotterywest sells
Cash 3 game.[citation needed
]
Beneficiaries
After some of the money wagered on Lotterywest's games is returned to players as prize money, and operating costs and retailer commission are covered, the balance of the money is returned to the Western Australian community.[3]
The state's hospitals and health services, the Department of Sport and Recreation and the
Lotterywest provides funding following a formula prescribed in the Lotteries Commission Act 1990.ScreenWest.[3]
See also
References
- ^ Lotterywest. "LotterywestStatement of Corporate Intent(Annual Business Plan and Budget)2011/2012" (PDF). Retrieved 14 July 2020.
- ^ a b c "Lotteries Commission Act 1990". Western Australian Legislation. 31 July 1990. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
- ^ a b Lotterywest (2013). "Celebrating 80 years: Annual Report 2013" (PDF). Retrieved 14 July 2020.
- ^ "State Government's support of Screenwest tops $100 million". Lotterywest. 19 October 2017. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
- ^ Screenwest. "2003–2004 Annual Report" (PDF). Retrieved 14 July 2020.
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