Charity Gaming and Lottery Licensing

The Town of Newmarket under delegated authority from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has authority to issue licenses & permits for:

Eligibility 

Apply for a lottery licence if you’re an eligible charitable or not-for-profit organization supporting charitable objectives in any of the following categories:

  • Relief of poverty
  • Advancement of education
  • Advancement of religion
  • Other charitable purposes that benefit the community, such as culture and arts, health and welfare, amateur sports organizations, enhancement of youth, public safety programs and community service organizations

Examples of organizations not eligible for a lottery licence include hobby groups, political lobby groups and for-profit organizations.

How to apply

  1. Review the General Terms and Conditions of Lottery Licences by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) before applying for your lottery licence.
  2. Submit the completed application and all required supporting documents by:

Make an appointment for an in-person application 

For in-person applications, book an appointment with the Legislative Services. The office is accessible through the main entrance at the Municipal Offices. 

Setting up your designated account

Once your application is approved, you must open a designated lottery trust account. The account must be opened and maintained at a recognized financial institution in Ontario.

Role of the Town in lottery licensing

The Town of Newmarket is responsible for:

  • Issuing lottery licences taking place in Newmarket to eligible charitable organizations in accordance with AGCO requirements
  • Determining and monitoring the use of proceeds raised under the lottery licence
  • Enforcing all provincial gaming regulations

If you need more information about applying for a lottery licence, email lotteries@newmarket.ca.