Lottery Licences
Organizations with charitable purposes and objectives that align with the following categories may qualify for lottery licensing in the Province of Ontario:
- Relief of poverty
- Advancement of education
- Advancement of religion
- Other charitable purposes beneficial to the community not listed above
Municipal councils have the authority to issue licences for most lottery events conducted in their communities. The municipality will determine if an organization is eligible to purchase lottery licences by reviewing documents specified in the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Lottery Licensing Policy Manual. Please allow 45 days for the completion of an eligibility file.
If your organization has established eligibility, you may apply for licences to hold lottery events. The City of Oshawa's Lottery Licence By-law 135-2008 requires that organizations wishing to conduct or manage a lottery event in the City of Oshawa must provide services directly to a significant number of City residents.
For assistance, please contact Licensing Services at 905-436-3311 ext. 2428 or email [email protected].
1st Floor, West Wing, City Hall
50 Centre St. S.
Oshawa, ON L1H 3Z7
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Lottery information and forms can be found on the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario website.