Municipalities have the authority to issue licences for most lottery events conducted in their communities, including:
- Bingo events with proze boards up to $5,500;
- Raffles, including Catch the Ace with prize boards up to $50,000;
- Break Open ticket events within the municipalitiy;
- Bazaar gaming events; and
- Media Bingo.
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 the relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion and/or other charitables purposes beneficial to the community.
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
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For additional resources related to Lottery Licensing in the Town of Pelham, please refer to the following:
- Policy S203-05 Lottery Licensing
- A User's Guide to Charitable Gaming & Lottery Licensing
- Catch the Ace Guide
- Lottery Licensing Policy Manual - Issued by the AGCO
Lottery Licence Applications
Raffle Licence Application
*Raffle licence application is also used for Catch the Ace and varying "raffle" schemes*
Lottery Licence Reports
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