The Town of Georgina may issue a lottery licence for specific charitable gaming, as identified below, to eligible organizations.
Lottery Licences can only be issued to charitable or non-profit organizations.
All other types of lottery licences are issued by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (ACGO)
A lottery is comprised of a prize, a chance to win the prize, and a consideration or fee.
The ACGO provides municipalities with licensing authority for the following:
- Bingo events, with prize boards of up to $5,500
- Media bingo events with prizes up to $5,500
- Break open tickets for local organizations
- Raffle lotteries for total prizes of $50,000 and under
- Bazaar lotteries which include: wheels of fortune with a maximum bet of $2, raffles not exceeding $500, and bingo events up to $500
Fees
The fee is 3 per cent of the total prize amount.
How to apply for a Lottery Licence
1. Eligibility Questionnaire
You must complete a Lottery Licence Eligibility Questionnaire to initiate the process of obtaining a Lottery Licence.
2. Lottery Licence application
If you are deemed eligible to receive a Lottery Licence, you will need to proceed with completing a Lottery Licence Application.
Town staff will guide you through the process using the online SurveyMonkey Portal.
3. Lottery Licence reporting
After receiving a Lottery Licence and hosting an event, a report and supporting documents must be filed with the Municipal Clerk. Complete the form for your lottery licence report and the requirements for your lottery licence.
Catch the Ace report (Form 6044), along with supporting documentation, must be submitted within seven calendar days after every fourth draw.
Lottery Report (Form 06347 B), along with supporting documentation, must be submitted within 30 days of the holding of the raffle or bazaar in accordance with the terms and conditions under which the lottery licence was issued.
Bingo Lottery Licence Report (Form 6348 B), along with supporting documentation, must be completed and filed with the Municipal Clerk within 15 days after the holding of each licensed bingo in accordance with the terms and conditions under which the lottery licence was issued.
Media Bingo Lottery Licence Report (Form 06009 B), along with supporting documentation, must be completed and filed with the Municipal Clerk within 30 days of the holding of each Licensed Media Bingo in accordance with the terms and conditions under which the lottery licence was issued.
Break Open Ticket Lottery Report (Form 4218 B) must be completed and filed with the Municipal Clerk in accordance with the Terms and Conditions under which the Break Open Ticket licence is issued.
External links
For additional information regarding Lottery Licences, visit the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (ACGO)
Contact the Town’s Licensing Coordinator at 905-476-4301 ext. 2248 should you require any assistance.