Raffle

The Raffle Application Form must be completed, signed and witnessed by two signing officers or executive of the organization.

A sample of the proposed ticket, including the stub, must be submitted with the Raffle application. A copy of the rules of play for the lottery event are also required.

If the applicant is proposing to offer prizes totaling $10,000 or more, including taxes, the applicant must present a Letter of Credit. The Letter of Credit must not expire prior to 45 days after the last draw has been held.

All specifications of the application must be completed in full and all answers must be specific. General terms for charitable or religious objectives or purpose, such as “community betterment” or “service club charities” are not acceptable.

The licence fee is 3% of the total prize value. Cheques or money orders must be written from the organization’s lottery trust account and made payable to The Municipality of Shuniah.

The market retail value of all prize(s) shall not be less than 20% of the anticipated gross proceeds of the event.

The lottery licence and rules of play must be posted at the event.

The lottery licence number must appear on all forms of advertising for the Raffle including radio and television, published list of winners, brochures, handouts and any other communication with respect to the Raffle.

All revenue generated from lotteries must be deposited into the lottery trust account. No funds may be transferred to an operating or general account.

All prizes must be awarded regardless of whether the raffle is profitable or not. Prizes shall be awarded free and clear of any encumbrances.

The following is required to accompany the completed Raffle Final Report due 30 days after the raffle was held:

• A copy of all deposit slips
• A copy of all invoices/receipts
• A list of the winners
• A copy of the bank statement

All items as outlined within the Lottery Licence Terms and Conditions and the Raffle Licence Terms and Conditions (link) prepared by the AGCO.

Forms required to hold a raffle

• Raffle application form
• Raffle ticket requirements
• Raffle final report
• Raffle report requirements

50/50 raffle lottery information

Licensing Procedures for Events Held at Hockey Events, Other Sporting Events and Social Events

A blanket raffle application form is an option for eligible organizations for these types of events.

In a letter dated February 11, 2002, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario advised the following:

1. The intent of a 50/50 draw was meant for a quick event such as hockey events and other sports and social events. Due to the time constraints at such events, the Commission has permitted the use of “roll type tickets”. Further requirement is for the Licensee to have an identification mark on the “roll ticket” to authenticate the ticket and ensure its integrity.
2. It is compulsory that the winner be present at the draw to collect his/her winnings.
3. It is also the responsibility of the Licensee to have the rules and regulations pertaining to the Lottery displayed prominently at the point of sale of tickets. The rules must also specify the requirement of the winner being present at the draw to claim the prize; and in the event the winner does not claim the prize within a reasonable period of time (to be specified by the Licensee) that a further draw will be conducted at a later time on the same date and at the same event. The rules must also include the serial number of tickets that are being sold at the event and the total number of tickets available for sale.
4. The Licensee is responsible for maintaining an audit trail throughout the management and conduct of the lottery.

Please see the Raffle Licensing Overview page on the AGCO website for further information.