Raffle Licenses

Raffle Licenses

A raffle is a lottery scheme where tickets are sold for a chance to win a prize in a draw. The AGCO's Lottery License Policy Manual states that groups and organizations may only be licensed for one raffle event at a time, except for "calendar draws" or under a "blanket license". Raffles include Catch the Ace (non-electronic) schemes.

The Municipality licenses raffles to eligible non-profit or charitable organizations with prizes up to $50,000. Raffles with prizes over $50,000 are licensed by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).

Types of Raffles Permitted
  • Stub draw
  • Elimination draw
  • Calendar draw
  • "Golf ball drop" raffle lottery
  • Rubber duck race
  • 50/50 draw (paper-based)
  • Blanket raffle
  • Meat spin/turkey roll
  • "Name the Raffle" lottery
  • Bossy bingo/cow patty bingo
  • Auction-style raffles
  • Catch the Ace (non-electronic)
Applying for a Raffle License 
  1. Ensure your organization's eligibility is up-to-date with the Municipality
  2. Review the Raffle License Terms and Conditions
  3. Complete the Application to Manage and Control a Raffle Lottery or the Application to Manage and Conduct a Blanket Raffle Lottery and the Raffle Application Checklist and gather supporting documentation such as a mock raffle ticket.
  4. Submit the Checklist, Application form, and the supporting documentation to the Clerk's department for review. 
Submitting a Raffle Report

Following the commencement of a raffle lottery event, your organization must submit a Raffle Lottery Report or Blanket Raffle Lottery Report within 30 days of holding the lottery. If the event was a Catch the Ace then a Catch the Ace Raffle Report must be submitted within 7 days after every fourth draw. Your report can be submitted to the Clerk's department by mail, fax, email, or in-person at the municipal office.

A raffle lottery report must include the following when submitted:

  • A list of prize winner(s)
  • An itemized list of administrative costs (licensing fee, ticket purchase/printing fees, etc.)
  • Lottery trust account bank statements
  • Copies of cheques and invoices for expenses and use of lottery proceeds
  • One unsold ticket (this is not needed if it is a "rip ticket" for 50/50 draws)

To assist with the information and documentation to be provided, please refer to the Central Huron Lottery Report Checklist, the Raffle Lottery Report Instructions, or contact the Clerk's department.