Quick Guide to Lottery Licence ApplicationsQuick Guide to Lottery Licence Applications
Are You Eligible for Charitable Gaming Licences?
The eligibility of your organization will be determined by the licensing office you are
applying to. Charitable registration with Revenue Canada or incorporation as a non-
profit organization does NOT guarantee eligibility for licences.
Your organization may be eligible if it:
• has a purpose to provide charitable services to Ontario residents to:
- relieve poverty
- advance religion
- advance education
- benefit the community
• has carried out activities consistent with its charitable purpose for at least 1 year
• is located in Ontario
• is non-profit
Examples may include:
• hospitals
• service clubs
• youth activities or sports
• arts or culture
Organizations that only promote the private interests of their members do not qualify for
gaming event licences. This may include, but is not limited to:
• adult recreation or sports
• individual sport teams
• unions or employee groups
• social clubs
• professional associations
• political, government, lobbying or advocacy groups.
Note to Applicants
• Ensure that you read and understand your event Licence Terms and Conditions
before proceeding with the application package.
• This package is used to apply to the municipal office of the Town of Tillsonburg
for charitable gaming event licences.
• Keep a copy of all licence application documents for your records.
Application Changes
• If you make changes to your Licence Application package before you submit it
to your licensing office, each change must be initialed on each document by the
Licence Application signors and other signors of that document.
• Changes to your submitted Licence Application package must be made in
writing on your organization's letterhead, signed by the Licence Application
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signors and include supporting documents that are affected. The Town of
Tillsonburg requires at least 10 business days written notice.
• Application changes are not automatically approved and may not be permitted.
• Once your lottery licence is issued, requests for changes are not automatically
approved and may not be permitted.
• Expired Licences may not be amended or cancelled.
• Activities are regulated by Criminal Code of Canada, Section 206 & 207, Ontario
Order in Council 1413/08, Gaming Control Act, 1992 and Regulations.
• You can obtain copies of the Gaming Control Act and Regulations, Provincial
Information Bulletins, and forms from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of
Ontario’s website at www.agco.on.ca
Licence Application Instructions
• Your licence application is a legal document and will be returned or delayed if the
Instructions (below) are not followed or if Checklist items (on Application) are
missing. This may result in the cancellation of your charitable gaming event.
• The Town of Tillsonburg requires a minimum of 10 business days processing
time and 20 business days for first time licensees.
• Type or legibly print all information.
• Answer every question completely.
• Only original forms and signatures will be accepted.
• Persons signing any Licence Application must have a good knowledge of the
applicable Licence Terms and Conditions.
• It is illegal to print tickets, promote or conduct a charitable gaming event without
a licence.
Incomplete Applications
• Please note that all information including appropriate documentation and fees
must be included in your application. Incomplete packages will be returned to
your organization.
• Your organization cannot print or sell tickets until you are licensed and all tickets
must indicate the licence number.
• It is your responsibility to notify the Lottery Licence Office of any changes to your
organization such as changes to your Board of Directors, changes in programs
and services, etc.
Renewal Applications
Organizations must submit their renewal applications to the Town of Tillsonburg 30
calendar days prior to the expiry of the lottery licence. This will allow applications to be
given full and proper consideration by Town Staff.
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If you require clarification on any of the above please feel free to contact:
Tillsonburg Clerk’s Office at clerks@tillsonburg.ca
AGCO Customer Service
416-326-8700
Toll free at 1-800-522-2876
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