Through a partnership with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, the Township of Lucan Biddulph office issues lottery licenses to charitable and religious organizations that qualify under the Gaming and Control Act, 1992.
The Order in Council provides municipalities with licensing authority for:
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bingo events, with prize boards of up to $5,500;
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media bingo events with prizes up to $5,500;
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break open tickets for local organizations;
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raffle lotteries for total prizes of $50,000 and under; and
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bazaar lotteries which include: wheels of fortune with a maximum bet of $2.00, raffles not exceeding $500, and bingo events up to $50
Application Forms and Reports can be picked up at the Municipal Ofice or on the AGCO Website.
Note: Applications are different based on the type of lottery licence you are applying for. Commonly used applications and reporting can be found on the following links:
Raffle
https://www.agco.ca/lottery-and-gaming/raffle-licensing-overview
Break Open Tickets
https://www.agco.ca/lottery-and-gaming/break-open-ticket-licensing-overview
Bingo Licence
https://www.agco.ca/lottery-and-gaming/regular-and-special-bingo-licence-terms-and-conditions
TO APPLY FOR A LOTTERY LICENCE:
1. Review the Lottery Licence Checklist
2. Contact the Clerk's Department of the Municipal Offce at 270 Main Street, Lucan or call 519-227-4491 with any questions or concerns you may have (including eligibility questions.
Please note that a minimum of five (5) business days are required to process applciations and it is recommeded that all lottery applications arrive at least 30 days prior to the event.
More information can be found by visitng the AGCO Website.
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Only eligible charitable organizations can apply for a municipal lottery license. Eligibility for lottery licensing is based on four charitable categories:
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Relief of Poverty
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Advancement of Religion
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Advancement of Education
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Charitable Purposes Beneficial to the Community