Lottery shop or lottery-led newsagency

Local walk-in customers, plus commuters and shoppers who buy tickets as part of a regular routine. The lottery operator pays you commission on ticket sales.

Commission on lottery ticket sales, plus normal retail margin on the other products you stock. A busy spot with steady foot traffic matters more than anything else.

• Friendly, reliable customer service
• Handling cash and basic bookkeeping
• Rostering staff and managing opening hours
• Managing stock and suppliers

• Lottery agents must be approved by the state or territory operator, so check what approval, probity checks and fees apply
• Check your state's responsible gambling rules, including selling only to adults and displaying required signage
• Check lease terms, rent reviews and what happens to your agency if you leave the site
• Public liability, contents and theft insurance, plus workers compensation once you hire staff
• Long opening hours and cash handling: think about staff safety and security
• Commission rates are set by the operator, so check the true margin before paying for an existing business

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $60,000 to $300,000, depending on whether you buy an existing outlet, the premises and stock. Check the true margin before paying for a business, as commission rates are set by the operator.

Check that lottery agents must be approved by the state or territory operator, including what approval, probity checks and fees apply. Also check your state's responsible gambling rules, such as selling only to adults and displaying required signage.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on location, opening hours and your add-on products. Long opening hours are common, with about 40 hours a week or more. Commission rates are set by the operator.