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Home...Applications, Licences and PermitsLottery LicensingRaffles & Bazaars

The Municipality of Lakeshore issues licences for paper-based raffles with a prize board up to $50,000 to eligible non-profit charitable organizations. This can include but is not limited to 50/50, elimination, and meat draws.

Paper-based raffles with prizes over $50,000 and all electronic raffles are conducted through the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). 

An electronic raffle involves the use of computers for the sale of tickets, selection of winners, and distribution of prizes.  Electronic raffles are licensed  by accessing the iAGCO portal and completing the on-line application with AGCO.

How to Apply

Before applying, please review our Lottery Licence Eligibility information.

If you have not been issued a lottery licence with the Municipality of Lakeshore, please complete the eligibility form for New Applicants in Step 1. Once you have received approval from the Municipality you may advance to Step 2.

If you have received a lottery licence from the Municipality within the year and do not have an annual eligibility update due, you are a Returning Applicant.  Please proceed to Step 2.

If you have completed your lottery event and look to submit your report, please proceed to Step 3.

Step 1:  New Applicant

New applicants are required to review and submit the following:

  • Lottery Licence Eligibility Form; and
  • Supporting documents.

The Municipality will review your application and notify your contact of your organization’s eligibility to conduct a lottery.

The eligibility review could take up to 30 business days to complete.  Applications requiring additional information will be returned to the applicant.

Once approved you may continue to Step 2.

Step 2: Eligibility Approved or Returning Applicants

A returning applicant is an organization that has an active eligibility approval from the Municipality of Lakeshore within the past two years.

Review the Lottery Licence Terms and Conditions and the Raffle Licence Terms and Conditions or Blanket Raffle Terms and Conditions or Bazaar Terms and Conditions.

Once both terms and conditions have been reviewed, submit the following:

  • A completed Raffle, Blanket Raffle or Bazaar Application form;
  • Supporting documents.
Returning Applicant Requirements

Returning Applicant – Annual Eligibility Check

If your charity or non-for-profit has been conducting lotteries/bingos in the Municipality of Lakeshore within the past year, you are responsible for providing an Annual Update Eligibility. The Annual Update Eligibility must provide Civic Affairs Division with the following:

  • Bona fide list of current Board of Directors;
  • List of members (if youth sports provide birthdates);
  • Year end financial statement; and
  • Proposed lottery budget.

To apply for a raffle lottery licence, review the Lottery Licence Terms and Conditions and Raffle Licence Terms and Conditions. Once both terms and conditions have been thoroughly reviewed, submit:

  • A completed Application to Manage and Conduct a Raffle, Blanket Raffle or Bazaar Lottery Application;
  • Supporting documents and
  • A lottery licensing fee – 3% of total retail prize value.

The Municipality will process and issue your licence within 15 business days. Incomplete applications will not be processed. You can apply for your new lottery licences or permits on-line, or in-person.

Apply for Lottery Licence Online

For in-person service at the Town Hall, 419 Notre Dame Street, Belle River, Ontario you must book an appointment online, below.  Walk-ins will not be accepted.

Book Appointment

Please arrive on time for your appointment or you may be turned away and asked to re-book for another day and time, subject to availability.

You must bring a complete application as applications will not be accepted unless all the required documents are provided. Bring hard copies of all required documents and forms. 

Payment can only be made by debit, credit, cash or cheque.

Payment Options

Payment can be made once you’ve received confirmation. Payment can be submitted by cheque, cash, debit, credit card or online. Contact Lakeshore’s Legislative Services - Lottery Licensing to obtain a confirmed total. 

If paying by credit card there will be an additional 2.5% charge.

Please make cheques payable to Municipality of Lakeshore, and mail to:

Legislative Services - Lottery Licensing
Municipality of Lakeshore
419 Notre Dame Street
Belle River ON N0R 1A0

If you have any questions regarding your application, contact Legislative Services at lottery@lakeshore.ca or using the contact information below.

Reporting Requirements

Once your licensed report raffle event has concluded, you are required to submit reports. The report must be filed within 30 days of the event in accordance with the licence terms and conditions.

Review the Raffle Lottery Report Requirements and the Blanket Raffle Lottery Report Requirements submit:

  • Raffle Lottery Report, Blanket Raffle Report or Bazaar Report form;
  • List of winners with contact information;
  • Number of unsold tickets;
  • Bank Statements for lottery account; and
  • Supporting documents.

Supporting documents should include any relevant documentation relating to your organization’s activities over the reporting period, such as:

  • Invoices or receipts;
  • Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) confirmation receipts; and
  • Cheque images (front & back) cleared by the financial institution.

You can submit reports online at lottery@lakeshore.ca, or in-person.

 

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