Lottery Licensing

Examples of Lotteries are:

• Raffle Tickets
• Bingo Games
• Break Open (Nevada Tickets)

In the above examples consideration (cash) is paid for a chance (ticket/card) to win a prize.

All lotteries require a license either issued by the municipality or the Provincial Government.  Licenses can only be issued to charitable or non-profit organizations as defined by the Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario.  The Clerk's Department can advise organizations if they qualify for lottery licensing and which category is applicable. Organizations which have never been issued a licence must first complete the Application for Licensing Eligibility to determine if they are eligible to apply. 

Proceeds from lotteries must be used for a charitable, education or religious object or purpose in the Province of Ontario.

Applications, terms and conditions and municipal requirements may be picked up in the Clerk's Department at Town Hall, 20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill.

Download A User's Guide to Charitable Gaming & Lottery Licensing

You will need the Adobe Reader® software to view or print the guide. You may download this software for FREE. Once you have downloaded the software, return to this page and make your selection from the following:

Refer to "A User's Guide to Charitable Gaming & Lottery Licensing" prepared by the Clerk's Department.

Lottery Licence Applications

Raffle Licence Application

Bazaar Licence Application

Bingo Licence Application