Lottery Licensing
Lottery Licences can be obtained by appointment only. Please contact Katy Macpherson to schedule an appointment.
Lottery Licences can be obtained by submitting a Lottery Licence Application Form:
In Ontario, lottery licensing is administered through policies established by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is "Charitable Gaming" and how is it regulated in Canada? |
"Charitable gaming" refers to lottery schemes permitted by a license under the Criminal Code of Canada. Typically these may include bingos, raffles, break open tickets and social gaming events held by charitable and religious organizations. Charitable organizations are regulated by licensing policies and the terms and conditions of the licences issued by the province or municipalities under authority of an Order-in-Council. |
2. Who can get a licence to conduct a lottery? |
Canada's Criminal Code only permits charitable and religious organizations to conduct lottery schemes to raise funds pursuant to an issued lottery licence. Organizations must have a demonstrated charitable or religious mandate to qualify. The courts have determined that the term "charitable" refers to organizations which provide programs for:
The following are prerequisites to be considered eligible for a lottery licence:
The primary purposes of an organization are determined by considering:
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3. What types of lotteries do municipalities licence? |
Under Order-in-Council 2688-93, municipalities may issue licences to conduct the following lottery schemes:
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4. How does my organization apply for a lottery licence? |
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5. Do I have to include anything with the application form? |
First time applicants should, in addition to the materials required with the application as identified in the lottery licensing policies, provide the following information or documents:
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6. What types of organizations are not charitable for lottery licensing purposes? |
The types of organizations which cannot be considered charitable include:
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7. What is the Town of Greater Napanee's current lottery licensing fee schedule? |
Lottery licence fees are set at 3% of the total value of the prize(s). |
8. How long does it take to process my application for a lottery licence? |
For organizations that have previously held a municipal lottery licence, up to 5 business days is required from the time the completed lottery licence application and documentation are submitted to the Community & Corporate Services Office (41 Dundas St. W) until the licence is issued. This will ensure efficient and accurate licensing of all organizations. |
Lottery Licence Terms and Conditions |
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