Lottery Gaming - Applications, Fees and Reports
License Fees
- Raffles - 3% of retail value of all prizes to be given away up to a maximum of $50,000
- Bingo - 3% of total prizes per event up to a maximum of $5,500
- Bazaars - $10.00 per weekly x number of days or if no wheels $10.00 per day
- Nevada - 3% of prize payout per box x number of boxes
- Social Gaming Events - $5.00 per table and $5.00 per Wheel of Fortune - Provincial Permit
- Fair or Exhibition Gaming Event - $100 per merchandise bingo; $10.00 per blackjack table per day and $10.00 per Wheel of Fortune - Provincial Permit
- Super Jackpot (full Super Jackpot prize and line prize) x number of events x 40% x 3% - Provincial Permit
License Reports
All groups must submit a report to the municipality following the conclusion of their event. The following is a report submission time frame:
- Raffles - 30 days following the event
- Bingos - Municipal Report - end of the following month following their last bingo date eg: last date March 10, report due April 30
Provincial Report - within 15 days following the bingo event
- Nevada - end of the following month from their last deposit eg: last deposit July 3, report due August 31
Refunds
If an organization has to cancel their event for such things as weather conditions, a licence fee refund can be approved. Similar, if a nevada group is canceling its fund raising program and still has boxes left over, providing the boxes have not been opened, a refund based on the number of remaining boxes can be approved.
Other Contacts
For further information regarding lottery licensing requirement and procedures, contact:
- Lottery Compliance Officer 519-759-4150 ext. 2297
- Manager of Licensing / Admin Services 519-759-4150 ext. 2228
Detailed information is outlined in the links to the left. Please click on each of the page links for more information.
If you are having problems opening the pdf documents below, please visit the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Gaming Licenses Application Forms from AGCO - Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
All applications must be signed by two principal officers for the charity.
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Applications & Reports