Lottery Licenses
The Township issues lottery licenses for:
Bingo events with prize boards of up to $5,500.00
Break Open Tickets for local organizations when they are not connected with another lottery event.
Non-electric raffle lotteries for total prizes of $50,000 and under.
Bazaar lotteries which include: wheels of fortune, blanket raffles, and penny auction raffles.
Please note that all licenses are subject to an application fee of 3% of the total prize value or a minimum of $10.
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To get a lottery license, your organization must:
Be active in the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand.
Invest the proceeds in our community.
Be in operation for at least one (1) year.
Have a Canadian dollar trust account for lottery proceeds.
First time applicants must provide the Township with:
A copy of its letter patent;
A copy of its constitution and bylaws;
A copy of its budget for the current year;
A copy of its financial statements for the preceding year;
A list of its Board of Directors;
Its latest report to the Public Guardian and Trustee;
Its charitable number for income tax purposes;
A copy of its Notification of Charitable Registration letter from the Canada Revenue Agency with any supporting documentation, indicating the applicant’s status and terms of registration;
Copies of its charitable returns to the Canada Revenue Agency for the previous calendar year;
A detailed description of its activities; and
A copy of its annual report.
View the Lottery Licensing Policy Manual for more detailed information.
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If your organization has been issued a lottery license by the Township, you must submit a completed Lottery Report within 30 days of the license’s expiry date.
More Information
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) provides detailed information about lottery licensing requirements, eligibility, and regulations in Ontario.