The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is responsible for administering the lottery licensing program in the province - municipalities are partners with the AGCO in issuing lottery licenses to eligible charitable and religious organizations.

What is a municipally licensed lottery?

A lottery is defined as "any time consideration is paid for a chance to win a prize" where consideration (cash) is paid for a chance (ticket/card) to win a prize. Examples include:

• Raffle Tickets
• Break Open (Nevada Tickets)

Licenses can only be issued to charitable or non-profit charitable organizations as defined by the Gaming Control Commission. The Courts have determined that "charitable" refers to organizations which provide programs for:

• the relief of poverty
• the advancement of education
• the advancement of religion
• other charitable purposes beneficial to the community

How does an organization obtain a license?

Applications, Terms and Conditions and municipal requirements may be picked up at the Township Office from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday or from the AGCO web site.

Proceeds from lotteries must be used for a charitable or religions objects or purpose only, and be used within the Province of Ontario.