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:
- A completed Lottery Licensing Eligibility Review Application with supporting documentation
- An eligibility review fee of $26
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:
- Review the Raffle Licence Terms and Conditions and
- Review, complete and submit the Raffle Licence Application Instructions
Submit to Gaming Services:
- A completed Application to Manage and Conduct a Raffle Lottery with supporting documentation along with the completed Raffle licence Application Instructions
- A lottery licensing fee – 3% of total retail prize value
Gaming Services will process and issue your licence within 15 business days. Incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant.
Returning Applicants should:
- Review the Raffle Licence Terms and Conditions and
- Review, complete and submit the Raffle Licence Application Instructions
Once completed returning applicants should submit to Gaming Services:
- A completed Application to Manage and Conduct a Raffle Lottery with supporting documentation and the completed Raffle Licence Application Instructions
- A lottery licensing fee – 3% of total retail value of all prizes
Gaming Services will process and issue your licence within 15 business days. Incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant.