Lottery

Lottery licences are only issued to organizations that demonstrate a charitable purpose that benefits residents of the City of Vaughan and the province of Ontario. The City of Vaughan assesses each organization individually using eligibility criteria established by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). To qualify, an organization must serve a charitable purpose that falls within one of the following categories: - Relief of poverty - Advancement of education - Advancement of religion - Other charitable purposes that benefit the community such as arts and culture, health and well-being, amateur sports, youth development, public safety and community service. Explore the information below to learn about lottery licensing eligibility requirements and determine whether your organization may be eligible to apply.

Once an organization has been approved through the eligibility review process, a lottery licence application must be submitted for each lottery event at least 30 business days before the proposed start of ticket sales. Click through the information below to find out more about types of lottery licences, application requirements, fees and reporting requirements.