8.2.1. Licensing Policies
The following policies apply to all licence applications from fair or exhibition boards and concessionaires:
- Fair or exhibition boards and concessionaires may be licensed to conduct and manage lottery events only during and at designated fairs or exhibitions.
- The Registrar may issue Fair or Exhibition Gaming Event licences for the following gaming events:
- blackjack,
- wheel of fortune, and
- merchandise bingo events.
See “6.1.1. Blackjack and wheels of fortune”, and also the Fair or Exhibition Gaming Event Licence Terms and Conditions “Rules of Play (3018a)” for further information.
- The Registrar may also issue licences for the conduct and management of break open ticket and raffle lotteries during a designated fair or exhibition.
- Fair or exhibition boards are eligible for a licence to conduct and manage the following lottery schemes during the fair or exhibition:
- blackjack
- wheel of fortune
- merchandise bingo
- break open tickets
- raffles.
- Concessionaires are eligible for a licence to conduct and manage the following lottery schemes during the annual fair or exhibition:
- wheel of fortune
- merchandise bingo.
- Concessionaires may apply for licences to conduct and manage lottery events at a fair or exhibition only if there is a lease in effect between the concessionaire and the board of the fair or exhibition. The concessionaire must conduct and manage the event.
- Betting limits for blackjack and wheel of fortune are set at a $1 minimum and $5 maximum.
- The applicant must use the application form for a fair or exhibition gaming event and enclose the licence fee. A concessionaire must also provide a copy of the lease.
- A fair or exhibition board or a concessionaire may use the services of a registered Gaming-Related Supplier. The licence application must include the supplier’s name and a summary of the services or equipment to be supplied.
- The Registrar will not issue lottery licences for events to be conducted and managed on any conveyance that moves or is capable of moving including boats, trains and airplanes.