The City licenses lottery events at bazaars where any combination of the following are held:
Your organization may be eligible if it is a charitable, non-profit and/or religious organization that:
Notes:
If you have not been issued a licence to conduct any type of lottery in Toronto within the past two years you are a New Applicant and must complete the eligibility review in Step 1. Once you have received approval, proceed to Step 2.
If you have received a licence for any type of lottery within the last two years, you are a Returning Applicant. Please proceed to Step 2.
If you have a lottery licence and wish to submit your reports, please proceed to Step 3.
New applicants must submit:
The City will review your application and notify you of your organization’s eligibility to conduct a lottery.
An eligibility review takes up to 30 business days to complete. Incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant.
Once approved you may move to Step 2.
Review the Lottery Licence Terms and Conditions and the Bazaar Licence Terms and Conditions. Once both terms and conditions have been thoroughly reviewed, submit:
The City will process and issue your licence within 15 business days. Incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant.
Once your licensed event has concluded, you are required to submit reports online. The report must be filed within 30 days of the event in accordance with the licence terms and conditions. Download a step by step guide on how to submit a report.
Please submit:
Supporting documents should include any relevant documentation relating to your organization’s activities over the reporting period, such as:
You can apply for new lottery licences or permits online, in-person or by mail.
Save yourself time and apply online. Please have all required documents ready to upload before starting the application, as it requires 10-15 minutes to complete and cannot be saved. Download a step by step guide on how to submit a new application.
You must book an appointment at the Licence and Permit Issuing Office, 850 Coxwell Avenue, 3rd Floor. Walk-ins will not be accepted.
Please arrive 10-15 mins early to check in and be on time for your appointment or you may be turned away and asked to re-book for another day and time, subject to availability.
You must bring a complete application as applications will not be accepted unless all the required documents are provided. Bring hard copies of all required documents and forms, including a recent photo if required. Digital copies of documents will not be accepted.
Payment can only be made by debit, credit or cheque. Cash will not be accepted.
To mail in your application, please send it to:
Gaming Services
Municipal Licensing and Standards
850 Coxwell Avenue, 3rd Floor
Toronto, Ontario M4C 5R1
Payments can be made online once you have received your invoice number. If your organization has been assigned a Gaming Services lottery officer, please contact them should you wish to obtain an invoice number and pay online. If you have not yet been assigned a lottery officer, please contact Gaming Services, City of Toronto at lotterylicences@toronto.ca or call 416-392-7037.
Payments can also be submitted by cheque. Please make cheques payable to the Treasurer, City of Toronto, and mail to Gaming Services, 850 Coxwell Avenue, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON M4C 5R1.