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# Lottery Licences
The Clerk's Department is responsible for receiving, reviewing and issuing Lottery Licences in accordance with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Ontario.
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## Eligibility
Prior to issuing your lottery licence, the Clerk's Department will complete a review of your organization to determine your eligibility to host a lottery within the Province of Ontario, in accordance with the Lottery Licensing Policy Manual. Please contact [email protected] to initiate a review of your organization.
Your organization may be eligible to host a lottery, if it is a:
* Charitable organization, or
* Non-profit organization with charitable purposes whose activities fall under one of the following four classifications:
+ a) relief of poverty
+ b) advancement of religion
+ c) advancement of education
+ d) other charitable purposes beneficial to the community that do not fall under a, b, and c.
Please note that conducting a lottery event such as a raffle without a valid licence is an offence punishable under the *Criminal Code of Canada*. Members of the public are encouraged to contact the Township in advance of running any lottery scheme or event.
## Applications
The Township issues lottery licencing for raffles, break open ticket sales, and bingo events.
* Raffle Application
+ Raffle Lottery Terms and Conditions
* Break Open Ticket Application
+ Break Open Ticket Terms and Conditions
* Regular and Special Bingo Application
+ Regular and Special Bingo Terms and Conditions
**Note:** The fee for a lottery licence is 3% of the value of the prize. Payment can be made once the application has been deemed complete by the Clerks Department.
## Lottery Reporting
If you receive a lottery license through the Township, you must submit a Lottery Report within 30 days of the expiry of the license.
* Raffle Lottery Report
* Break Open Ticket Report
* Regular and Special Bingo Report
**Note:** To host a lottery event in Ontario, you must establish a lottery trust account, separate from all other operating accounts, for lottery proceeds.
For more info on lottery licensing in Ontario, please visit Lottery and gaming | Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.
## Resources
* Lottery Licensing Policy Manual
* AGCO Lottery and Gaming Website
Contact Us
**Clerks Office**
177964 Grey Road 18,
Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N5
Email Clerks Office
Phone: 519-376-2729 ext. 922
Fax: 519-372-1620