Lottery Licences

Is your organization holding a raffle or hosting a Bingo event?

A lottery licence is required if all of the following exist:

• a prize
• a chance to win a prize
• a consideration or a fee

Types of lotteries that may be licensed are:

• Raffle (prize up to $50,000.00)
• Regular or Media Bingo (events with prizes up to $5,500)
• Break Open Tickets (“Nevada Tickets” or “pull tabs')

Only charitable organizations can obtain a lottery licence according to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) 

Your organization must fall within one of these four classifications to be eligible:

• Relief of poverty
• Advancement of education
• Advancement of religion
• Any purpose considered beneficial to the community

Some examples include:

• Minor/youth sports leagues
• Service clubs
• Religious organizations

Some examples of organizations which are NOT eligible for a lottery licence include:

• Adult sports teams
• Social clubs
• Professional associations, unions, employee groups
• Elected representative groups including municipal, regional, provincial and federal governments
• Political lobby groups
• Political parties
• Adult hobby groups
• Private sports clubs (e.g. golf/curling)
• Individual youth sports teams
• A group promoting a private interest (e.g. stag and doe, individual youth sports team)

Lottery eligibility packages can be obtained by contacting the Administrative Assistant for Records and Licensing 

• Review the AGCO's Terms and Conditions prior to filling out your application.
• View and print any of the Application Forms or Guides on the AGCO's Website for the various Lottery types.
• Complete the application and submit it and the licence fee of 3% of the prize value to the Legislative Services Department at the Municipal Office – 3-5 Pineridge Gate, Gravenhurst, ON during regular office hours.