Businesses and individuals do not qualify for raffle licences. Section 207(1)(b) of the Criminal Code (Canada) states that you must be a charitable or religious organization to be licensed to conduct a lottery scheme, which includes raffles. The LGCA can license individuals and groups who are planning a one-time social event at a venue such as a banquet hall, restaurant, …
My office holds a payday pool every second week. Do we need a licence?
All raffles must be licensed and only charitable or religious organizations are eligible to apply for gaming event licences. Businesses, offices and individuals do not qualify for a charitable gaming event licence regardless of the intended use of profits.
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