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A raffle, a bingo or a draw runs only under a licence.
A lottery runs only under a licence from the division responsible for charitable lottery licensing. Only charitable or religious organizations, and incorporated non-profits raising funds solely for charitable or religious objects, may hold one. The money sits in its own trust account, the records stay six years, and a financial report follows the licence’s expiry. Binds: Newfoundland and Labrador licensees under the Lottery Licensing Regulations.
The law’s own words
“The division may issue a licence where (a) the applicant (i) is a charitable or religious organization and the proceeds of the lottery shall be expended on a charitable or religious object or purpose, or (ii) is an incorporated non-profit organization raising funds solely for charitable or religious objects or purposes; and (b) other licensing requirements have been met.”
Criminal Code (Canada) — Lottery Licensing Regulations, NLR 1/02 (Newfoundland and Labrador), s. 3 · Read it at Newfoundland and Labrador · Verified 2026-11-11
“The following shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the premises designated for the conduct and operation of a lottery event: (a) a copy of the current licence authorizing the lottery and any amendments for the licence; (b) related schedules; (c) house rules; and (d) notices and posters, as required by the division.”
Criminal Code (Canada) — Lottery Licensing Regulations, NLR 1/02 (Newfoundland and Labrador), s. 12 · Read it at Newfoundland and Labrador · Verified 2026-11-11
“With the exception of charities, registered with the Charities Directorate of the Canada Revenue Agency, licensees shall open and maintain a separate designated lotteries trust account in a financial institution authorized to take deposits and to administer proceeds of the money derived from lottery schemes.”
Criminal Code (Canada) — Lottery Licensing Regulations, NLR 1/02 (Newfoundland and Labrador), s. 13(1) · Read it at Newfoundland and Labrador · Verified 2026-11-11
“Cash proceeds from lotteries shall be deposited into the licensee’s trust account immediately upon receipt.”
Criminal Code (Canada) — Lottery Licensing Regulations, NLR 1/02 (Newfoundland and Labrador), s. 16(1) · Read it at Newfoundland and Labrador · Verified 2026-11-11
“A licensee shall maintain financial records that relate to the licensed lottery scheme.”
Criminal Code (Canada) — Lottery Licensing Regulations, NLR 1/02 (Newfoundland and Labrador), s. 20(1) · Read it at Newfoundland and Labrador · Verified 2026-11-11
“These records shall be kept up to date and be retained for no less than 6 years from the expiry date of the licence.”
Criminal Code (Canada) — Lottery Licensing Regulations, NLR 1/02 (Newfoundland and Labrador), s. 20(4) · Read it at Newfoundland and Labrador · Verified 2026-11-11
“When required a financial report shall be submitted to the division within 60 days after the expiry date of the licence or as demanded.”
Criminal Code (Canada) — Lottery Licensing Regulations, NLR 1/02 (Newfoundland and Labrador), s. 38(1) · Read it at Newfoundland and Labrador · Verified 2026-11-11
“The licensee must pay a licensing fee, which is one per cent of the total prize payout from the lottery event, to be submitted along with the report.”
Criminal Code (Canada) — Department of Government Services (Newfoundland and Labrador), Lotteries · Read it at Justice Laws · Verified 2026-11-11
Lottery Licensing Regulations (Newfoundland and Labrador), sections 13, 14 and 15
“Registered charities shall maintain separate lottery accounting records which shall include deposit books, journals and ledgers.” “In administering the trust account the licensee shall appoint a minimum of 2 signing officers, who shall be members of the licensee and who shall write cheques on behalf of the licensee.” “The licensee shall reconcile the trust account on a monthly basis, or as activity permits.”
Source: Lottery Licensing Regulations, NLR 1/02 (Newfoundland and Labrador), ss. 13, 14, 15 · Checked 2026-11-11
A lottery in Prince Edward Island — a raffle, a ticket draw, an entry-fee draw — runs only under a licence under the Charitable Lotteries Act, and only a person who is 19 or older may take part. Binds: Prince Edward Island charitable or religious organizations that hold lottery schemes (Charitable Lotteries Act).
The law’s own words
“No person or organization shall conduct or manage a lottery scheme unless the person or organization is authorized to do so under a licence.”
Charitable Lotteries Act (Prince Edward Island), s. 4 · Read it at Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island · Verified 2026-11-08
“The legislation regulates fundraising where participants buy tickets or pay an entry fee, for a chance to win a prize, and the proceeds of the lottery are used for charitable purposes.”
Charitable Lotteries Act — Government of Prince Edward Island, New charitable lottery legislation proclaimed (June 12, 2026) · Read it at Prince Edward Island · Verified 2026-11-08
“it makes it clear that you must be 19 to participate in any lottery”
Charitable Lotteries Act — Government of Prince Edward Island, New charitable lottery legislation proclaimed (June 12, 2026) · Read it at Prince Edward Island · Verified 2026-11-08
“charitable or religious organization” means an organization that performs services in furtherance of charitable or religious objects or purposes without profit or pecuniary gain to its members”
Charitable Lotteries Act (Prince Edward Island), s. 1(b) · Read it at Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island · Verified 2026-11-11
“A charitable or religious organization may apply to the Registrar, in the form required by the Registrar, for a licence to conduct or manage a lottery scheme.”
Charitable Lotteries Act (Prince Edward Island), s. 5(1) · Read it at Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island · Verified 2026-11-11
“No person who is under 19 years of age may apply for a licence.”
Charitable Lotteries Act (Prince Edward Island), s. 5(6) · Read it at Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island · Verified 2026-11-11
“All prizes specified in the licence application shall be awarded.”
Charitable Lotteries Act (Prince Edward Island), s. 15(1) · Read it at Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island · Verified 2026-11-11
“A licensee shall not offer any of the following as a prize in a lottery scheme: (a) liquor; (b) cannabis, as that term is defined in the Cannabis Act (Canada), or cannabis products and derivatives; (c) a live animal.”
Charitable Lotteries Act (Prince Edward Island), s. 16 · Read it at Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island · Verified 2026-11-11
“A licensee shall not allow any person under 19 years of age to participate in any way as a player in a lottery scheme.”
Charitable Lotteries Act (Prince Edward Island), s. 17 · Read it at Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island · Verified 2026-11-11
“The proceeds from a lottery scheme shall be kept separate from all other funds.”
Charitable Lotteries Act (Prince Edward Island), s. 18(1) · Read it at Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island · Verified 2026-11-11
“The net proceeds shall be used for the charitable or religious objects or purposes that were approved in the licence application.”
Charitable Lotteries Act (Prince Edward Island), s. 18(3) · Read it at Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island · Verified 2026-11-11
“A licensee shall keep books, records and other documents that relate to the conduct and management of the lottery scheme including, without limitation, receipts verifying each expense incurred and the use of the proceeds for the purposes approved in the license application, in accordance with the regulations.”
Charitable Lotteries Act (Prince Edward Island), s. 19(1) · Read it at Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island · Verified 2026-11-11
“A licensee shall retain the records required by this section for not less than three years after the expiration of the licence.”
Charitable Lotteries Act (Prince Edward Island), s. 19(4) · Read it at Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island · Verified 2026-11-11
“If the total value of prizes offered under a licence exceeds $5,000 or if the licence relates to a series event, the licensee shall submit to the Registrar, on a form provided by the Registrar, a report in accordance with the regulations that contains at least the following information:”
Charitable Lotteries Act (Prince Edward Island), s. 20(1) · Read it at Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island · Verified 2026-11-11
“Effective August 21, fees associated with community fundraisers with winnings of $5,000 or less will be eliminated.”
Charitable Lotteries Act — Government of Prince Edward Island, Province announces new charitable lottery fee structure · Read it at Prince Edward Island · Verified 2026-11-11
“Organizers of significant fundraisers, where the prize award is more than $5,000, will pay a flat fee of $25 for each event.”
Charitable Lotteries Act — Government of Prince Edward Island, Province announces new charitable lottery fee structure · Read it at Prince Edward Island · Verified 2026-11-11
“Financial reporting requirements will remain in place for community fundraisers where the total prize award is $5,000 or more.”
Charitable Lotteries Act — Government of Prince Edward Island, Province announces new charitable lottery fee structure · Read it at Prince Edward Island · Verified 2026-11-11
Charitable Lotteries Act (Prince Edward Island), sections 4, 18 and 19
“No person or organization shall conduct or manage a lottery scheme unless the person or organization is authorized to do so under a licence.” “The proceeds from a lottery scheme shall be kept separate from all other funds.” “A licensee shall keep books, records and other documents that relate to the conduct and management of the lottery scheme including, without limitation, receipts verifying each expense incurred and the use of the proceeds for the purposes approved in the license application, in accordance with the regulations.”
Source: Charitable Lotteries Act (Prince Edward Island), ss. 4, 18(1), 19(1) · Checked 2026-11-11
In Nova Scotia, charitable gaming runs on the division’s permit or licence: a ticket lottery at $4,000 of prizes or under runs on a permit, and over $4,000 on a licence with a report and a fee on the prizes awarded. Bingo and games of chance carry licences of their own, at their own prize lines. Binds: Nova Scotia charities, religious organizations and non-profit community organizations (Gaming Control Act; Alcohol, Gaming, Fuel and Tobacco Division, Service Nova Scotia).
The law’s own words
“By law, charities, religious organizations and non-profit community organizations must have a Ticket Lottery Permit to run a single draw ticket lottery with total prizes valued at $4,000 and under.”
Gaming Control Act (Nova Scotia) — Government of Nova Scotia, Ticket Lottery Permit: single draw ticket raffle with prizes $4,000 and under (Service Nova Scotia, Alcohol, Gaming, Fuel and Tobacco Division) · Read it at Justice Laws · Verified 2026-11-11
“By law, charities, religious organizations and non-profit community organizations must have a Ticket Lottery Licence to run a ticket lottery with total prizes valued at over $4,000.”
Gaming Control Act (Nova Scotia) — Government of Nova Scotia, Ticket Lottery Licence: raffles with prizes over $4,000 (Service Nova Scotia, Alcohol, Gaming, Fuel and Tobacco Division) · Read it at Justice Laws · Verified 2026-11-11
“Charities, religious organizations and non-profit community organizations need to submit a Ticket Lottery Report if they run raffles with prizes over $4,000.”
Gaming Control Act (Nova Scotia) — Government of Nova Scotia, Ticket lottery report for raffles with prizes over $4,000: Ticket Lottery Licence (Service Nova Scotia, Alcohol, Gaming, Fuel and Tobacco Division) · Read it at Justice Laws · Verified 2026-11-11
“You also need to submit a fee of 2.13% of the value of the prizes awarded within 30 days of a single draw or each year for a multi-year Ticket Lottery Licence.”
Gaming Control Act (Nova Scotia) — Government of Nova Scotia, Ticket lottery report for raffles with prizes over $4,000: Ticket Lottery Licence (Service Nova Scotia, Alcohol, Gaming, Fuel and Tobacco Division) · Read it at Justice Laws · Verified 2026-11-11
“By law, charities, religious organizations and non-profit community organizations must have a Charitable Bingo Lottery Licence to run a series of bingo games with total yearly prizes over $30,000 or a single bingo game with total prizes over $2,500.”
Gaming Control Act (Nova Scotia) — Government of Nova Scotia, Charitable Bingo Lottery Licence: series of events with yearly prizes over $30,000 or a single event with total prizes over $2,500 (Service Nova Scotia, Alcohol, Gaming, Fuel and Tobacco Division) · Read it at Justice Laws · Verified 2026-11-11
“By law, charities, religious organizations and non-profit community organizations must have a Games of Chance Lottery Licence to offer games of chance.”
Gaming Control Act (Nova Scotia) — Government of Nova Scotia, Games of Chance Lottery Licence: charitable organizations (Service Nova Scotia, Alcohol, Gaming, Fuel and Tobacco Division) · Read it at Justice Laws · Verified 2026-11-11
Ticket Lottery Regulations (Nova Scotia) — ticket lottery permits
“By law, charities, religious organizations and non-profit community organizations must have a Ticket Lottery Permit to run a single draw ticket lottery with total prizes valued at $4,000 and under.”
Source: Government of Nova Scotia — Ticket Lottery Permit: single draw ticket raffle with prizes $4,000 and under (Service Nova Scotia, Alcohol, Gaming, Fuel and Tobacco Division) · Checked 2026-11-11
Gaming Control Act (Nova Scotia) — charitable bingo and games of chance
“By law, charities, religious organizations and non-profit community organizations must have a Charitable Bingo Lottery Licence to run a series of bingo games with total yearly prizes over $30,000 or a single bingo game with total prizes over $2,500.” “By law, charities, religious organizations and non-profit community organizations must have a Games of Chance Lottery Licence to offer games of chance.”
Source: Government of Nova Scotia — Charitable Bingo Lottery Licence; Games of Chance Lottery Licence: charitable organizations (Service Nova Scotia, Alcohol, Gaming, Fuel and Tobacco Division) · Checked 2026-11-11
A charitable or religious organization in New Brunswick runs a lottery scheme — a raffle, a bingo, a draw — only under a licence from the Registrar of Gaming Control. Binds: New Brunswick charitable or religious organizations that hold lottery schemes (Gaming Control Act; Charitable Gaming Licensees Regulation, NB Reg 2021-79).
The law’s own words
“On application in accordance with paragraph 207(1)(b) or (f) of the Criminal Code (Canada) by a charitable or religious organization to the Registrar or any other person or authority specified by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council, the Registrar or other person or authority may issue or renew a licence if the application is accompanied by (a) any information or document that the Registrar requires or that is prescribed by regulation, and (b) the fee prescribed by regulation.”
Gaming Control Act (New Brunswick), s. 34(1) · Read it at New Brunswick · Verified 2026-11-11
“charitable or religious organization” means an organization that does not carry on any business or activity for direct or indirect pecuniary gain to its members and whose sole or predominant objects or purposes are charitable or religious objects or purposes and includes the following: … (b) any fishing, sporting or literary club or association incorporated under the Companies Act; (c) any company incorporated for a charitable or religious object or purpose under the Companies Act”
Gaming Control Act (New Brunswick) — Charitable Gaming Licensees Regulation, NB Reg 2021-79, s. 2(1) · Read it at New Brunswick · Verified 2026-11-11
“An application under subsection (1) shall be submitted to the Registrar … in all other cases, at least 30 days before conducting or managing the lottery scheme.”
Gaming Control Act (New Brunswick) — Charitable Gaming Licensees Regulation, NB Reg 2021-79, s. 3(4) · Read it at New Brunswick · Verified 2026-11-11
“No individual who is under 19 years of age may apply for a licence on behalf of a charitable or religious organization.”
Gaming Control Act (New Brunswick) — Charitable Gaming Licensees Regulation, NB Reg 2021-79, s. 4 · Read it at New Brunswick · Verified 2026-11-11
“The fees for a licence or the renewal of a licence are as follows: (a) for a raffle licence (i) if the total amount or value of the prizes offered under the licence is $500 or less, $20; (ii) if the total amount or value of the prizes offered under the licence exceeds $500, $50; (b) for a Chase the Ace licence, $50”
Gaming Control Act (New Brunswick) — Charitable Gaming Licensees Regulation, NB Reg 2021-79, s. 5 · Read it at New Brunswick · Verified 2026-11-11
“No licensee shall make any changes with respect to the conduct and management of their lottery scheme without the approval of the Registrar.”
Gaming Control Act (New Brunswick), s. 34.5(2) · Read it at New Brunswick · Verified 2026-11-11
“If the total amount or value of the prizes offered under a licence exceeds $500, a licensee shall submit to the Registrar, on a form provided by the Registrar, a report containing the following information: (a) the gross proceeds of the lottery scheme; (b) the total amount or value of the prizes offered; (c) the administrative expenses of conducting and managing the lottery scheme; (d) the net proceeds of the lottery scheme; … (e) any other information required by the Registrar.”
Gaming Control Act (New Brunswick) — Charitable Gaming Licensees Regulation, NB Reg 2021-79, s. 6(1) · Read it at New Brunswick · Verified 2026-11-11
“A report shall be submitted (a) if the licence relates to one gaming event, within 30 days after the date of the gaming event”
Gaming Control Act (New Brunswick) — Charitable Gaming Licensees Regulation, NB Reg 2021-79, s. 6(2)(a) · Read it at New Brunswick · Verified 2026-11-11
“A minimum of 15% of the gross proceeds of the lottery scheme shall be used for the charitable or religious objects or purposes specified in the application for the licence.”
Gaming Control Act (New Brunswick) — Charitable Gaming Licensees Regulation, NB Reg 2021-79, s. 7(2) · Read it at New Brunswick · Verified 2026-11-11
“No licensee shall offer any of the following as a prize in a lottery scheme: (a) liquor; (b) cannabis as that term is defined in the Cannabis Act (Canada) or cannabis products and derivatives; or (c) a live animal.”
Gaming Control Act (New Brunswick) — Charitable Gaming Licensees Regulation, NB Reg 2021-79, s. 9 · Read it at New Brunswick · Verified 2026-11-11
“No licensee shall advance credit to any player or permit any player to cash personal cheques or third party cheques to participate in a lottery scheme.”
Gaming Control Act (New Brunswick) — Charitable Gaming Licensees Regulation, NB Reg 2021-79, s. 12 · Read it at New Brunswick · Verified 2026-11-11
“A licensee shall prominently display the licence or a copy of the licence at the gaming premises specified in the licence or, in the case of an electronic raffle licence, at the address for service specified in the licence.”
Gaming Control Act (New Brunswick) — Charitable Gaming Licensees Regulation, NB Reg 2021-79, s. 13 · Read it at New Brunswick · Verified 2026-11-11
Gaming Control Act (New Brunswick), section 34; Charitable Gaming Licensees Regulation, NB Reg 2021-79
“On application in accordance with paragraph 207(1)(b) or (f) of the Criminal Code (Canada) by a charitable or religious organization to the Registrar or any other person or authority specified by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council, the Registrar or other person or authority may issue or renew a licence if the application is accompanied by (a) any information or document that the Registrar requires or that is prescribed by regulation, and (b) the fee prescribed by regulation.” “A minimum of 15% of the gross proceeds of the lottery scheme shall be used for the charitable or religious objects or purposes specified in the application for the licence.” “A licensee shall prominently display the licence or a copy of the licence at the gaming premises specified in the licence or, in the case of an electronic raffle licence, at the address for service specified in the licence.”
Source: Gaming Control Act (New Brunswick), s. 34(1); Charitable Gaming Licensees Regulation, NB Reg 2021-79, ss. 7(2), 13 · Checked 2026-11-11
Manitoba gaming runs on licences from the Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority. Charitable and religious organizations fundraise under them — raffles, bingo, breakopen tickets, poker tournaments and sports drafts — and what they raise serves the purposes the Authority names. Every raffle takes a licence, whatever it raises. Binds: Charitable and religious organizations in Manitoba.
The law’s own words
“The LGCA licenses charitable and religious organizations to fundraise through activities such as raffles, bingo, breakopen tickets, Texas hold’em poker tournaments and sports drafts.”
The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act (Manitoba) — Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba, Charitable gaming · Read it at Justice Laws · Verified 2026-11-11
“Funds raised through charitable gaming must be used for education, religion, health, relieving poverty, or to benefit the community by promoting sports, recreation, culture, or any other area considered appropriate by the LGCA.”
The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act (Manitoba) — Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba, Charitable gaming · Read it at Justice Laws · Verified 2026-11-11
“All raffles must be licensed regardless of the expected revenue and how the profits will be used. Conducting a raffle without a licence is a criminal offence.”
The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act (Manitoba) — Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba, Raffle · Read it at Justice Laws · Verified 2026-11-11
“Raffles with anticipated gross revenue of $10,000 or less: No fee. Raffles with anticipated gross revenue over $10,000: 1.0% of the actual gross revenue.”
The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act (Manitoba) — Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba, Raffle · Read it at Justice Laws · Verified 2026-11-11
Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba — charitable gaming licences
“All raffles must be licensed and only charitable or religious organizations are eligible to apply for gaming event licences.”
Source: Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba — Raffle FAQs · Checked 2026-11-11
Charitable gaming in Saskatchewan runs under an SLGA licence — bingo, breakopen, raffle lotteries, Texas Hold ’em and Monte Carlo — and the proceeds serve a charitable or religious purpose; gaming on reserve is licensed by Indigenous Gaming Regulators, not SLGA. Binds: Charitable and religious organizations gaming in Saskatchewan (Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority).
The law’s own words
“The SLGA is responsible for the licensing and regulation of charitable gaming in Saskatchewan. SLGA issues licences for bingo, breakopen, raffle lotteries, Texas Hold ’em poker and Monte Carlo (mock casino) events to charitable organizations throughout the province.”
The Liquor Control Act (Saskatchewan) — Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority, Charitable Gaming: General Information and Eligibility · Read it at Justice Laws · Verified 2026-11-11
“Licences are issued, as outlined in Section 207(1)(b) of the Criminal Code, to charitable or religious organizations provided the proceeds from the lottery scheme are used for a charitable or religious object or purpose.”
The Liquor Control Act (Saskatchewan) — Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority, Charitable Gaming: General Information and Eligibility · Read it at Justice Laws · Verified 2026-11-11
“SLGA licenses all charitable gaming in the province with the exception of activities that take place on-reserve which are licensed by Indigenous Gaming Regulators.”
The Liquor Control Act (Saskatchewan) — Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority, Planning a Charitable Gaming Activity: What to Think About · Read it at Justice Laws · Verified 2026-11-11
Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority — Charitable Gaming: General Information and Eligibility; Planning a Charitable Gaming Activity
“The SLGA is responsible for the licensing and regulation of charitable gaming in Saskatchewan. SLGA issues licences for bingo, breakopen, raffle lotteries, Texas Hold ’em poker and Monte Carlo (mock casino) events to charitable organizations throughout the province.” “Licences are issued, as outlined in Section 207(1)(b) of the Criminal Code, to charitable or religious organizations provided the proceeds from the lottery scheme are used for a charitable or religious object or purpose.” “SLGA licenses all charitable gaming in the province with the exception of activities that take place on-reserve which are licensed by Indigenous Gaming Regulators.”
Source: Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority, Charitable Gaming: General Information and Eligibility; Planning a Charitable Gaming Activity: What to Think About · Checked 2026-11-11
Run bingos, casinos, raffles and pull tickets only under an AGLC licence, spend the proceeds only on approved charitable purposes, and keep the gaming records for two years after AGLC reporting. Binds: Alberta societies holding an AGLC gaming licence (Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act, RSA 2000, c G-1).
The law’s own words
“Only eligible charities or religious groups can apply for a gaming licence.”
Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act (Alberta) — AGLC, Charitable Gaming Policies Handbook, 1.2.1 · Read it at Justice Laws · Verified 2026-11-11
“AGLC is responsible for administering the charitable gaming model in Alberta.”
Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act (Alberta) — AGLC, Charitable Gaming Policies Handbook, 1.2.2 · Read it at Justice Laws · Verified 2026-11-11
“Only groups that are charitable by mandate and mandate-related activities are eligible for gaming licensing.”
Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act (Alberta) — AGLC, Charitable Gaming Policies Handbook, 1.1 · Read it at Justice Laws · Verified 2026-11-11
“An eligible group must obtain an AGLC gaming licence before conducting a gaming activity.”
Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act (Alberta) — AGLC, Charitable Gaming Policies Handbook, 2.1.1 · Read it at Justice Laws · Verified 2026-11-11
“Groups applying for a licence must have actively delivered a charitable program within the previous 12 months.”
Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act (Alberta) — AGLC, Charitable Gaming Policies Handbook, 2.4.1 · Read it at Justice Laws · Verified 2026-11-11
“(a) incorporated non-profit organizations/corporations: − registered charities − non-profit organizations/corporations (including agricultural and community associations) … (d) individuals not included under (a), (b) or (c) must apply to the Charities and Community Support section for approval … (f) unincorporated volunteer groups that provide a sports program for children and youth and the three signing authorities are identified as the volunteer coaches.”
Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act (Alberta) — AGLC, Charitable Gaming Policies Handbook, 2.3.1 · Read it at Justice Laws · Verified 2026-11-11
“active” means that a group delivers its charitable program on an on-going basis to the community in Alberta.”
Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act (Alberta) — AGLC, Charitable Gaming Policies Handbook, 2.3.2 · Read it at Justice Laws · Verified 2026-11-11
“All gaming proceeds, after expenses, must be used for approved charitable purposes only.”
Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act (Alberta) — AGLC, Charitable Gaming Policies Handbook, 4.1.2 · Read it at Justice Laws · Verified 2026-11-11
“Groups may only use gaming proceeds for the disbursement categories listed in this section (4.1) once approved by AGLC.”
Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act (Alberta) — AGLC, Charitable Gaming Policies Handbook, 4.1.4 · Read it at Justice Laws · Verified 2026-11-11
“Groups intending to use proceeds for a disbursement category not listed in section 4.1 must receive approval from AGLC, prior to making the disbursement.”
Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act (Alberta) — AGLC, Charitable Gaming Policies Handbook, 4.1.7 · Read it at Justice Laws · Verified 2026-11-11
“Groups must obtain AGLC approval prior to donating gaming proceeds to another group or organization.”
Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act (Alberta) — AGLC, Charitable Gaming Policies Handbook, 4.2.1 · Read it at Justice Laws · Verified 2026-11-11
“(d) Groups may donate their gaming proceeds in support of disaster relief efforts, as determined by AGLC.”
Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act (Alberta) — AGLC, Charitable Gaming Policies Handbook, 4.2.3 · Read it at Justice Laws · Verified 2026-11-11
“Gaming proceeds shall not be used, directly or indirectly, to benefit any member of the licensed group, or a family member, employee of the group, any person who is related to or affiliated in any way with the licensed group, or a licensing official, contractor or supplier (in connection with gaming), unless it is an expense reimbursement allowed in section 4.2.5.”
Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act (Alberta) — AGLC, Charitable Gaming Policies Handbook, 4.2.9 · Read it at Justice Laws · Verified 2026-11-11
“All records pertaining to the operation of the gaming activity shall be kept for a period of not less than two years following the year of AGLC financial reporting and be available to AGLC representatives on request.”
Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act (Alberta) — AGLC, Charitable Gaming Policies Handbook, 4.6.1 · Read it at Justice Laws · Verified 2026-11-11
“Whenever feasible, financial records for each licensed gaming activity shall be maintained separate from other non-gaming financial records of the group.”
Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act (Alberta) — AGLC, Charitable Gaming Policies Handbook, 4.6.3 · Read it at Justice Laws · Verified 2026-11-11
“All financial records shall be verified by two executive members of the group.”
Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act (Alberta) — AGLC, Charitable Gaming Policies Handbook, 4.6.4 · Read it at Justice Laws · Verified 2026-11-11
“The use of gaming proceeds requires two signatures of executive members of the group.”
Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act (Alberta) — AGLC, Charitable Gaming Policies Handbook, 4.6.6 · Read it at Justice Laws · Verified 2026-11-11
“Two executive members of the group must approve in writing all operational and administrative expenditures and verify the accuracy of contributions to, and disbursements from, the gaming account.”
Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act (Alberta) — AGLC, Charitable Gaming Policies Handbook, 4.6.7 · Read it at Justice Laws · Verified 2026-11-11
“A raffle where the total ticket value is $20,000 or less may be licensed by any eligible charitable or religious organization or group.”
Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act (Alberta) — AGLC, Charitable Gaming Policies Handbook, Small raffles (total ticket value $20,000 and less), 3.17 · Read it at Justice Laws · Verified 2026-11-11
“If your group is a registered charity or non-profit operating in Alberta, in most cases you will be eligible for a raffle licence.”
Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act (Alberta) — AGLC, Popular raffle eligibility questions · Read it at Justice Laws · Verified 2026-11-11
“In Alberta, it is illegal to run certain forms of gaming activities without a licence.”
Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act (Alberta) — AGLC, Legal or not? · Read it at Justice Laws · Verified 2026-11-11
Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act (Alberta) — AGLC, Charitable Gaming Policies Handbook, 4.1.4 and 4.1.7
“Groups may only use gaming proceeds for the disbursement categories listed in this section (4.1) once approved by AGLC.” “Groups intending to use proceeds for a disbursement category not listed in section 4.1 must receive approval from AGLC, prior to making the disbursement.”
Source: AGLC, Charitable Gaming Policies Handbook, 4.1.4, 4.1.7 · Checked 2026-11-11
Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act (Alberta) — AGLC, Charitable Gaming Policies Handbook, 2.3.2
““active” means that a group delivers its charitable program on an on-going basis to the community in Alberta.”
Source: AGLC, Charitable Gaming Policies Handbook, 2.3.2 · Checked 2026-11-11
Gaming in Yukon — a raffle, a bingo, a 50/50 draw, a chase-the-ace lottery — runs only under a licence, and only an organization the territory has first found eligible may hold one: not-for-profit, incorporated and in good standing, with a year of charitable programming behind it and a purpose the licence names. The board approves the application before it goes in, the lottery money runs through an account kept for licensed lotteries alone, and the proceeds serve the purpose on the licence. Binds: Yukon organizations that hold gaming events (Lottery Licensing Act).
The law’s own words
“All not-for-profit organizations need a licence to hold a raffle.”
Lottery Licensing Act — Government of Yukon, Apply for a raffle licence · Read it at Yukon.ca · Verified 2026-11-09
“Ensure you have a licence before you hold a chase-the-ace style lottery.”
Lottery Licensing Act — Government of Yukon, How to hold a chase-the-ace style lottery · Read it at Yukon.ca · Verified 2026-11-09
“To be eligible, your organization must: be not-for-profit; be incorporated in the Yukon or federally, and in good standing; have broad-based, volunteer membership; and have actively delivered charitable programming for at least 1 year.”
Lottery Licensing Act — Government of Yukon, Complete a charitable gaming eligibility application · Read it at Yukon.ca · Verified 2026-11-09
“Your organization’s purpose, programs and services must match 1 of the following charitable purposes: relieve poverty or disease; advance education; advance religion; or advance any cultural, recreational, athletic or other activity or program beneficial to a Yukon community.”
Lottery Licensing Act — Government of Yukon, Complete a charitable gaming eligibility application · Read it at Yukon.ca · Verified 2026-11-09
“The benefit must be to a broad segment of the community, not just a few people.”
Lottery Licensing Act — Government of Yukon, Complete a charitable gaming eligibility application · Read it at Yukon.ca · Verified 2026-11-11
“We will not process a gaming licence application unless we have 1st confirmed your organization’s eligibility to apply.”
Lottery Licensing Act — Government of Yukon, Complete a charitable gaming eligibility application · Read it at Yukon.ca · Verified 2026-11-11
“it has been more than 5 years since we approved your eligibility”
Lottery Licensing Act — Government of Yukon, Complete a charitable gaming eligibility application · Read it at Yukon.ca · Verified 2026-11-11
“Your board of directors must pre-approve your application for a raffle licence.”
Lottery Licensing Act — Government of Yukon, Apply for a raffle licence · Read it at Yukon.ca · Verified 2026-11-11
“Provide information for a bank account that your organization will only use for licensed lotteries.”
Lottery Licensing Act — Government of Yukon, Apply for a raffle licence · Read it at Yukon.ca · Verified 2026-11-11
“You can only use raffle proceeds to support your organization’s charitable purpose.”
Lottery Licensing Act — Government of Yukon, Apply for a raffle licence · Read it at Yukon.ca · Verified 2026-11-11
“Your organization can carry over unspent proceeds in your designated bank account. You can do this for up to 1 year from the expiry date of the lottery licence.”
Lottery Licensing Act — Government of Yukon, Apply for a raffle licence · Read it at Yukon.ca · Verified 2026-11-11
“Do not apply for a new licence until you’ve given us the financial reports from any earlier events you held.”
Lottery Licensing Act — Government of Yukon, Apply for a raffle licence · Read it at Yukon.ca · Verified 2026-11-11
“All not-for-profit organizations need a bingo licence to hold a bingo event.”
Lottery Licensing Act — Government of Yukon, Apply for a bingo licence · Read it at Yukon.ca · Verified 2026-11-11
“Your board of directors must pre-approve your application for a bingo licence.”
Lottery Licensing Act — Government of Yukon, Apply for a bingo licence · Read it at Yukon.ca · Verified 2026-11-11
“A bingo licence costs $10 for each day we have licensed your bingo to run.”
Lottery Licensing Act — Government of Yukon, Apply for a bingo licence · Read it at Yukon.ca · Verified 2026-11-11
“Ensure you have a licence before you hold a bingo.”
Lottery Licensing Act — Government of Yukon, How to hold a bingo · Read it at Yukon.ca · Verified 2026-11-11
“You must allocate money from ticket sales for each specific raffle as follows: 20% to the winner of the initial draw; 30% to the accumulating jackpot; and 50% to the licence holder.”
Lottery Licensing Act — Government of Yukon, How to hold a chase-the-ace style lottery · Read it at Yukon.ca · Verified 2026-11-11
“Only spend the lottery proceeds on the purposes set out in your licence.”
Lottery Licensing Act — Government of Yukon, How to hold a chase-the-ace style lottery · Read it at Yukon.ca · Verified 2026-11-11
“Submit the required reports within 30 days of your licence ending.”
Lottery Licensing Act — Government of Yukon, How to hold a chase-the-ace style lottery · Read it at Yukon.ca · Verified 2026-11-11
“Keep all records for 1 year after your licence ends.”
Lottery Licensing Act — Government of Yukon, How to hold a chase-the-ace style lottery · Read it at Yukon.ca · Verified 2026-11-11
Lottery Licensing Act (Yukon) — charitable gaming licence
“Charitable gaming in Yukon requires a government-issued licence under the authority of the Lottery Licensing Act.”
Source: Government of Yukon, Charitable gaming licence eligibility application (Form YG(6606CS)) · Checked 2026-11-11