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Yukon stands fully covered: its own filings and guidance stand in the books beside the federal ones.
A raffle, a bingo or a draw runs only under a licence.
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