Lottery Licencing
The Township of Perth East can assist your organization to become eligible for lottery licencing, which is an instrumental means of fundraising for many charitable organizations that benefit the local community. Lotteries for non-profit and charitable organizations must be licenced.
The Government of Ontario, by Order-in-Council, designates the Registrar of Alcohol and Gaming and Municipal Councils as licencing authorities for:
- bingo events, with prize boards of up to $5,500
- media bingo events with prizes up to $5,500
- break open tickets for local organizations
- raffle lotteries for total prizes of $50,000 and under
- bazaar lotteries which include: wheel of fortune with a maximum bet of $2.00, raffles not exceeding $500, and bingo events up to $500
Applying for a Lottery Licence
To be eligible for a lottery licence, an applicant must qualify either as an eligible charitable organization or as a non-profit organization with charitable purposes or objects including;
- The relief of poverty,
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of religion or
- Other charitable purposes beneficial to the community
Copies of all applications are available at the Township of Perth East website, in person at the Township of Perth East office or on the AGCO website. Completed lottery applications and fees must be submitted in person to the Township of Perth East.
Eligibility & Supporting Documentation
To determine eligibility, the organization must supply the following documentation:
- A copy of letters of incorporation, charitable registrations or constitution and / or by-laws.
- A copy of its budget for the preceding and current years.
- A current list of the board of directors, including position held, addresses and phone numbers.
- An organization must also demonstrate that, consistent with the organization’s mandate, it has carried out charitable activities that provide a direct benefit to Ontario residents for a minimum of one year. To apply for a charitable lottery licence with the Township of Perth East, your organization must have an office/organization located within the Township of Perth East and be in existence for at least one year.
Fees
The Lottery Licence Fee, set by the Province, is based on three per cent of the prize value for raffle, break open ticket and regular bingo lotteries.
All lottery licence fees are payable by cheque drawn on the lottery trust account from the charitable organization that is applying for the licence. All cheques must be made payable to the Township of Perth East.
Application Forms
Contact Us
Ashley Carter
Manager of Legislative Services / Municipal Clerk
Township of Perth East
25 Mill Street East
Milverton, Ontario N0K 1M0
T.: 519-595-2800 x223
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