Sports Draft

A sports draft is a lottery scheme where participants purchase a chance to win a prize and choose players in a series of sporting events. The winner of a prize is determined by the performance of the chosen players.

Only charitable and religious organizations can hold a sports draft event. The LGCA licenses these types of organizations to conduct sports drafts in accordance with Section 207(1)(b) of the Criminal Code (Canada). You can learn if your organization is eligible to apply for a licence by reviewing the LGCA's eligibility guide (click here). If your organization has never been licensed or has not had a licence in three years or more, you must submit background information to show your eligibility for a licence.

Terms and Conditions

Organizations holding sports draft events must comply with the terms and conditions set by the LGCA.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Sports draft

Fee

As of April 1, 2023, the licence fee is 1.0% of the actual gross revenue of the sports draft. The fee is due after the event when you submit your financial reports. The LGCA will let you know what your reporting requirements are when your licence is issued.

Application Forms

You cannot advertise your sports draft until your licence is approved.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our organization is very small and we do not have the background documents requested in the sports draft application. Can we still get a licence?

Yes, if your organization is a charitable or religious organization. The LGCA recognizes that smaller organizations may not have formal documentation. In these cases, minutes from meetings and/or letters of support from school principals, councilors, mayors/reeves, MLAs, MPs or religious leaders may be acceptable. These letters of support must state that your group is a bona fide organization, your aims and objectives, and the reasons/need for fundraising.

What are the rules for advertising our sports draft?

Sports drafts can be advertised only in Manitoba and you cannot advertise your sports draft until your licence is approved. All advertisements must contain the name of the licensed organization and your licence number. If you are advertising on the internet, you must indicate that the event is intended for Manitoba residents only. Advertisements must adhere to federal, provincial and community advertising laws and standards.

Terms and Conditions

Fee

Application Forms

Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions