You cannot advertise your raffle until your licence is approved. Raffles can only be advertised in Manitoba. 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 all federal, provincial and community advertising …
How can we use the money we raise through our raffle?
Funds raised through raffles must be used for education, religion, health, relieving poverty, or to benefit the community by promoting sports, recreation, culture, or any other area considered appropriate by the LGCA. Provide as much detail as possible on your application about how you intend to use the funds. Revenue generated from raffles cannot be used for anything that is …
Our organization is very small and we do not have the background documents requested in the raffle 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 …
Is a silent auction considered a raffle?
A true silent auction, where participants voluntarily place written bids for a prize and only the highest bidder pays money for the prize, is not a raffle and does not require a licence.
When is a licence not required for a draw?
A licence is not required if an organization is holding a free draw. Draws for door prizes do not require a licence if there is no charge or consideration to enter the draw. Consideration is when participants are required to make a donation or pay an entry fee to an event in order to enter a draw. The draw must …
Can my business obtain a licence to hold a raffle and donate all the proceeds to charity?
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.
Our contact information has changed. What do we need to do?
You must notify the LGCA in writing of any changes to your business entity, principals or location. This includes changes in contact information, shareholders or the sale of the business.
Our shareholders, principals or executives have changed. How do we report this?
You must notify the LGCA in writing of any changes in shareholders with 10% or more interest, your principals or executive management. New shareholders, principals or executives may have to complete and submit a personal disclosure.
What happens during the background investigation process?
The LGCA conducts a due diligence investigation on all new applicants as well as an annual update investigation on existing suppliers and service providers. The investigation examines the honesty, integrity and financial history of the business entity and its principals. The investigation includes, but is not limited to, a credit history report, a criminal record check and a court registry …