Yes, organizations may apply for a single event, a limited series of events or an ongoing licence.
Where can we get a list of LGCA-licensed suppliers/service providers?
You may contact the LGCA for a list of licensed suppliers and service providers. Licensed organizations must not do business with unlicensed suppliers or service providers.
The supplier/service provider we are renting equipment from has offered to help us run our Texas hold’em poker tournament. Is this allowed?
As the licensee, your organization is responsible for all aspects of the operation of the event. Licensees cannot assign the conduct or management of a Texas hold’em poker tournament to any gaming supplier or service provider. You may hire LGCA-licensed suppliers or service providers to provide equipment and/or staff and to assist in managing the general tournament play. When considering …
How can we use the money we raise through our Texas hold’me poker tournament?
Funds raised through Texas hold’em poker tournaments 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.
What are the rules for advertising our Texas hold’em poker tournament?
Texas hold’em poker tournaments can be advertised only in Manitoba and you cannot advertise your Texas hold’em poker tournament 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 …
Is a licence required to hold a Texas hold’em poker tournament?
Yes, gaming laws in Canada are complex and it isn’t always easy to know whether a licence is required or not. Games that involve a cost to play, a chance to win and a prize are considered a lottery scheme under the Criminal Code (Canada); however, even if all of these elements are not present, benefiting from the operation of …
Our organization is very small and we do not have the background documents requested in the Texas hold’em poker tournament 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 …
I own a licensed cannabis store or a licensed liquor service or retail establishment. Is it my responsibility to make sure my staff have this training?
Yes, in the hospitality industry, each licensee is responsible for making sure that all employees who serve or sell liquor, as well as managers and security personnel, have successfully completed an approved responsible service program. In the cannabis industry, each licensee is responsible for making sure that anyone involved in the sale of cannabis has successfully completed an approved responsible …
I already took the Smart Choices liquor program, but now I want to work in the cannabis industry. Do I have to take the cannabis program?
Yes, you still must complete the Smart Choices Cannabis Retail Certification. This program is different from the Smart Choices Liquor Service and Retail Certification. Anyone involved in the sale of cannabis must have the cannabis certification.
Why does Smart Choices expire? Why do I have to recertify?
Smart Choices certification is valid for five years from the date you successfully complete each program. The LGCA recognizes that responsible service laws and strategies change over time. A recertification requirement keeps knowledge up-to-date across the hospitality and cannabis industries. Recertification is common across Canada, and all other Western provinces have this requirement.