Lottery Licences

The Clerk's Department is responsible for receiving, reviewing and issuing Lottery Licences in accordance with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Ontario.

Eligibility

Prior to issuing your lottery licence, the Clerk's Department will complete a review of your organization to determine your eligibility to host a lottery within the Province of Ontario, in accordance with the Lottery Licensing Policy Manual. Please contact clerks@georgianbluffs.ca to initiate a review of your organization.

Your organization may be eligible to host a lottery, if it is a:

Charitable organization, or
Non-profit organization with charitable purposes whose activities fall under one of the following four classifications:
- a) relief of poverty
- b) advancement of religion
- c) advancement of education
- d) other charitable purposes beneficial to the community that do not fall under a, b, and c.

Please note that conducting a lottery event such as a raffle without a valid licence is an offence punishable under the Criminal Code of Canada. Members of the public are encouraged to contact the Township in advance of running any lottery scheme or event.

Applications

The Township issues lottery licencing for raffles, break open ticket sales, and bingo events.

Note: The fee for a lottery licence is 3% of the value of the prize. Payment can be made once the application has been deemed complete by the Clerks Department.

Lottery Reporting

If you receive a lottery license through the Township, you must submit a Lottery Report within 30 days of the expiry of the license.

Note: To host a lottery event in Ontario, you must establish a lottery trust account, separate from all other operating accounts, for lottery proceeds.

For more info on lottery licensing in Ontario, please visit Lottery and gaming | Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.

Resources

Clerks Office
177964 Grey Road 18,
Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N5

Email Clerks Office
Phone: 519-376-2729 ext. 922
Fax: 519-372-1620