Social Occasion Raffles
If you are planning to have a raffle such as a player’s choice or 50/50 draw at an event, and you are already applying for a liquor permit, you simply need to indicate on the application if you are holding a raffle. There is no extra charge to apply for a raffle licence and no financial reporting is required.
If you are planning to sell or serve liquor at a one-time special occasion such as a social, charity fundraiser or wedding reception, you need a social occasion liquor permit. A permit is needed anytime liquor is offered for sale or served anywhere other than in a licensed establishment or in a private residence. Click here for information about social occasion liquor permits.
Apply for a social occasion raffle licence:
- at least two days before your event
- online at MyLGCA.ca
- at the LGCA Winnipeg office located at 1055 Milt Stegall Drive
The LGCA licenses raffles to make sure that it is legal for Manitobans to participate. You need a licence for any raffle that has a cost or consideration to play, a chance to win and a prize offered.
Individuals and groups who are holding a one-time social event at a public place of amusement are eligible to apply for a social occasion raffle licence. Online raffles, such as on social media, are not allowed through a social occasion raffle licence.
Social occasion raffles must be held in a public places of amusement. A public place of amusement is any location where people are invited or given access (for a fee or at no charge). Generally, the location is rented for the purpose of holding an event. Examples of these types of locations include banquet halls, restaurants, bars, community centres, legions, pavilions, buildings, tents or other structures. A private residence is not a public place of amusement.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Social occasion raffle licence holders must comply with the terms and conditions set by the LGCA.
Before your apply for your licence, watch the video below to learn about terms and conditions you are required to follow as a licence holder.
Did you know?
Individuals, corporations and partnerships can be issued no more than two social occasion raffle licences and no more than two social occasion liquor permits each year.
Non-profit organizations can be issued no more than 12 social occasion raffle licences and no more than 12 social occasion liquor permits each year.
April 1 to March 31 is considered to be a year. Each raffle licence and each liquor permit held during this period count toward the annual limits.
