The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) regulates Charitable Lottery Licensing for the province. The Order in Council provides municipalities with licensing authority for:
- 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; and
- bazaar lotteries which include: wheels of fortune with a maximum bet of $2.00, raffles not exceeding $500, and bingo events up to $500.
The municipality may attach terms and conditions to a licence, in addition to those established by the province, provided that they do not conflict with provincial Terms and Conditions or policies.
| Eligibility Requirments |
| To be eligible to apply for a charitable lottery license with the Township of Southgate your organization must be located within Southgate and have been in existence for at least one year and be for charitable purposes. The courts have determined that the word 'charitable' refers to organizations which provide programs for:
• the relief of poverty • the advancement of education • the advancement of religion • other charitable purposes beneficial to the community The Eligibility Requirements should be read in conjunction with the appropriate Terms and Conditions for the Lottery event you intend to apply for. For further details, regarding eligibility please visit the AGCO website. |
| Applications & Forms |
| To obtain the correct application for your intended lottery, please visit the AGCO website to download the appropriate forms or obtain copies from the Township office. |
| Reporting Requirments |
| Any organization that obtains a lottery licence through the Township of Southgate must submit a completed Lottery Report within 30 days of the expiry of the licence. To obtain the correct forms for reporting, please visit the AGCO website to download the appropriate forms or obtain copies from the Township office. |
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