Every provider on DrawFinder goes through our 6-Point Legitimacy Gauntlet. Here is exactly how we calculate that Trust Score.
| The Trust Criteria | The Lott | RSL Art Union |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Numbers | YES | YES |
| Winner Transparency | YES | YES |
| XP Level | 100 years | 100 years |
| Third-Party Govt Approved Drawing | YES | YES |
| Provider Verification Power | Multi-state government-licensed. Tatts, NSW Lotteries, Golden Casket, SA Lotteries. | ACNC registered charity. ABN visible. QLD Art Union licence. |
| Trust Signals | $3.93B paid to 133.5M winners. Australia's Official Lotteries. Zero complaints. | Major Australian charity brand. 100+ year track record. Extensive media coverage. No complaints found. |
| THE FINAL SCORE | 4.8 / 5.0 | 4.6 / 5.0 |
Every provider must pass all six checks before earning a Trust Score. No shortcuts, no exceptions. This is the gold standard for Australian prize draw verification.
Every entrant receives a unique, verifiable ticket ID. If you can't check your entry, how do you know you're actually in the draw?
Are past winners publicly listed? Do they livestream the draw? Are there verified handover videos proving real people won real prizes?
How long has the provider been operating? Veteran status means years of draws, payouts, and community trust built over time.
Is the draw run through a third-party, government-approved electronic drawing system? This is the single biggest indicator of a legitimate operation.
Can entrants independently verify their entries are registered? Full access means complete transparency. Anything less raises questions.
Verified community reviews, charity partnerships, industry endorsements, and third-party audits. The extra layer that separates good from great.
Pass all 6. Earn the trust score. There are no shortcuts.
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Entry numbers and verification power are the two criteria I care about most. Spot on.
Winner transparency is the big one for me. If I cant verify the draw happened I wont enter.
This. Ive seen some operators announce winners with just a first name. That proves nothing.
RS Rewards and Luxe Plus both sitting around 2.6. At that level I wouldnt be comfortable entering. Stick to the top ranked ones.
Some of the operators at the bottom of the rankings really need to lift their game. No third party draw provider and no winner announcements is a massive red flag.
100%. No third party auditor is a dealbreaker. How do you even know the draw happened?
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