Raffles

The City licenses raffles to eligible non-profit charitable organizations with prizes up to $50,000. Raffles with prizes over $50,000 are licenced by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).

Eligibility

Your organization may be eligible if it:

  • Has been in existence and has provided charitable community services consistent with the goals and activities of the organization for at least one year in Toronto
  • Proposes to use the proceeds for charitable programs and services that benefit Toronto and its residents
  • Assumes full responsibility for the conduct and management of the lottery event

An individual is not eligible for a lottery licence.

How to Apply

Your organization is a New Applicant if it has not been licenced for any type of lottery event in the past two years.

New Applicants must submit to Gaming Services:

Gaming Services will review your application and within 30 days will notify you in writing of your organization’s eligibility to conduct a lottery.

Incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant.

Once you have received Eligibility approval:

Submit to Gaming Services:

Gaming Services will process and issue your licence within 15 business days. Incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant.

Returning Applicants should:

Once completed returning applicants should submit to Gaming Services:

Gaming Services will process and issue your licence within 15 business days. Incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant.