Lottery Licencing

Municipalities have the authority to issue licences for most lottery events conducted in their communities, including:

Bingo events with prize boards up to $5,500;
Raffles, including Catch the Ace with prize boards up to $50,000;
Break Open ticket events within the municipality;
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 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 may advise organizations if they qualify for lottery licensing and which category is applicable. Organizations that 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 charitable 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.

For additional resources related to lottery licensing in the Town of Pelham, please refer to the following: