Lottery Licences

As part of the City’s COVID-19 response, application for lottery licences or permits, event-specific report forms and eligibility documents for new licences and renewals are currently accepted by email or mail only. In-person services are not being provided as City Hall remains closed. For more information, email lotterylicences@toronto.ca or call 416-392-7037.

The City issues lottery licences and permits to eligible non-profit organizations.

Bingo

Information on how to obtain a licence for regular or special Bingo with prizes up to $5,500.

cGaming

cGaming is the conversion of paper-based bingo halls to cGaming centres that offer a wide variety of modern games with innovative technology and graphics.

Raffles

The City licences paper-based raffles with prizes up to $50,000, including but not limited to: 50/50, elimination, calendar and catch-the-ace draws.

For paper-based raffles with prizes over $50,000 and all electronic raffles, contact the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO)

Break Open Tickets

Licences for legions, hospitals and variety stores that want to sell Break Open Tickets.

Lottery Events at a Bazaar

Licences to hold any combination of lottery events at a bazaar: Raffles not exceeding $50,000, Bingo not exceeding $5,500 and a maximum of three Wheel of Fortune with a maximum $2 bet or Penny Auction Raffles.

Municipal Approval

Permission is required for organizations applying to sell tickets in Toronto for a raffle licensed in another municipality or for a provincial lottery licensed by the AGCO.