Hold gaming under a licence

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