Lottery Licences
The Township of Douro-Dummer issues Licences for Charitable Gaming Events that include Raffles, Bingo's, Break Open Tickets (Nevadas), and Bazaars.
Only charitable organizations are eligible to obtain a licence for charitable gaming events. Licencing is regulated by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario under the Gaming Control Act, 1992. Municipalities act as licencing agents for the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) for certain types of gaming events.
For more information please contact the Municipal Office.
Eligibility |
The following pre-requisites are mandatory in order to be considered for a lottery licence:
Who is eligible to conduct a lottery scheme?Charitable and religious organizations may conduct a lottery to raise funds pursuant to a licence being issued. The courts have termed 'charitable' as an organization that provides programs for one or more of:
Types of groups not eligible to be licenced:
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Types of Lottery Schemes that can be Licensed |
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How to Apply for a License |
Application for Licencing Eligibility
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Fees |
Licence fees are based on 3% of the prize value of the lottery scheme. For example, for a ticket lottery where the prizes being raffled are valued at $100.00, the licence fee is $30.00. |