What are the requirements to get a Lottery License? Lottery License Requirements are as follows;
- Organizations must be in existence for a least one (1) year before being considered eligible for a lottery licence.
- Incorporation Papers ("Letters Patent")
- Notification of Charitable Registration (If applicable)
- Signed and Dated copy of Organization’s Constitution and/or By-law.
- Copy of Financial Statement for the most recent Fiscal Year of your organization.
Current Operating Budget.
- Current listing of Board of Directors, including addresses and phone numbers, dated and signed.
A detailed outline of the programs/services provided.
- Details outlining the proposed use of lottery proceeds.
- Details outlining that the organization is established to provide charitable services in Ajax/Ontario and that the proceeds will be used for services that will benefit Ajax residents.
- A lottery trust account with two signing officers of the charity who have cheque writing privileges. All expenses and charitable donations must be paid by cheque and shall be directly related to the conduct of the event.
What is the fee for a lottery licence? The fee is 3% of the total value of all prizes to be awarded.
How do I apply for a bingo lottery licence and where? To obtain the appropriate licence go to your local municipal office. (Link)
How long does it take to get a lottery licence? 3-4 days as long as eligibility requirements are met.
Can I use a lottery licence for personal use to raise money for my child’s school tuition? No. - Lottery licences can only be issued to a charitable or non-charitable organization.
Can you raffle anything and keep the money? No. - Lottery licences can only be issued to a charitable or non-charitable organization.
Can you run a bingo even though you are a non-charitable organization? Yes.- Funds raised must be donated to a recognized charitable organization with an established charitable mandate.
Can you have a yard sale and sell Raffle tickets to the public? No. - Unless you are associated with a recognized charitable/non-charitable organization you are in violation of the Gaming Control Act, 1992, the Regulations under the Act and the Terms and Conditions of licences issued.(Link)
I want to sell Nevada tickets for my group, how do I go about doing this? To obtain the appropriate licence go to your local municipal office. (Link)
