Lottery Licensing

Muncipalities have licensing authority for the following activities:

• Bingo events (including media bingo)
• Break open tickets
• Raffle lotteries
• Bazaar lotteries

To be eligible for lottery licences, you must be a charitable organization that provides programs for at least one of the following:

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

The following prerequisites are mandatory to be considered eligible for a lottery licence:

• The organization must have been in existence for at least one year
• The organization must have a place of business in Ontario, demonstrate that it is established to provide charitable services in Ontario and use proceeds for objects or purposes which benefit Ontario residents

Application forms and terms of condition for each lottery type can be found on the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario website and at the links below.

• Charitable Gaming: Municipalities
• Regular and Monster Bingo
• Break Open Ticket Licensing Overview
• Raffle Licensing Overview

Applicants must complete the Town of Petawawa Questionnaire Form. For more information and to obtain the form, please contact the Legislative Services Department. 

 Contact Colin Howard