Alternatives to Mater Lotteries
Last updated 22 September 2026 (AEST) · 3 alternative operators · Method: open draw counts, ticket prices and prize values read from every operator's own draw pages on our last sync.
Mater Lotteries has 1 open draw right now. If none of them suits — wrong state, wrong price, closing too soon — these are the 3 other Australian charity lottery operators currently selling, ranked by published prize return.
No operator lists its rivals, so this comparison only exists because we track all of them in one place.
How to use this page
Scan the prize return and median ticket columns for an operator in your budget, then open their top current draw to check the close date and eligibility before buying.
| Operator | Open draws | Median ticket | Prize returnPrize value per $1 of tickets at the published cap | Biggest open draw | Prize value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavour Lotteries | 2 | $10.00 | 20c per $1 | Win $2.9M Endeavour Lotteries — Draw 469 — Golden Beach, QLD prize home | $2.9M |
| Dream Home Art Union (RSL Art Union) | 2 | $5.00 | 10c per $1 | Win $14.7M Dream Home Draw 435 — Palm Beach, QLD prize home | $14.7M |
| Yourtown | 2 | — | Not publishable | Win $3.2 Million Mermaid Waters | $3.26M |
What these numbers mean
Prize return shows how much prize value an operator puts behind each dollar of tickets at its published cap. "Not publishable" means that operator does not publish a ticket cap — it is a disclosure gap, not a low score.
Questions people ask
What are the best alternatives to Mater Lotteries?
3 other Australian charity lottery operators currently have open draws, led on published prize return by Endeavour Lotteries. All of them are listed above with ticket prices and prize values. Figures come from each operator's own published draw pages, recorded at the time we last fetched them. Charity lotteries are games of chance regulated under state gaming licences. Always confirm the price, close time and terms on the operator's official site before you buy.
Can I enter more than one charity lottery at once?
Yes. Each draw is a separate ticket purchase with its own operator, close date and eligibility rules. Entering one has no effect on your odds in another.
Are the eligibility rules the same across operators?
No. Each operator sets its own residency and age rules under its state gaming licence, and some draws are closed to residents of particular states or territories. Check the eligibility matrix for your state before buying.