Charitable gaming lottery licences
Eligible charities can conduct bingos, raffles and sell break open tickets with a licence. Find information to help you determine if your group is eligible for a lottery licence, which licensing authority to apply to (AGCO or your local municipality) and how to apply.
Learn moreTypes of charitable gaming lottery licences
To conduct a lottery or raffle, or to sell break open tickets, you need a licence. There are many different types of licences.
Where to get a lottery licence
Charitable gaming lottery licences are issued by the AGCO and by municipalities in Ontario. Find out which licensing authority issues the licence you want.
Charitable gaming eligibility (CGE)
Religious and charitable organizations who wish to get a lottery licence need to undergo an eligibility process with the AGCO. If you qualify, your organization will get a CGE.
Apply for a charitable gaming licence
Learn how to apply for a licence that lets you run a bingo, raffle, or other lottery game.
Charitable gaming registrations
Register to operate a bingo hall, supply gaming services or equipment, or work in the charitable gaming industry.
Learn moreBingo halls
In order to own or operate a charitable gaming site (including a bingo hall) in Ontario, you must be registered with the AGCO. Find out how to register and run events.
Charitable gaming suppliers
Find information on how to apply as a gaming-related supplier for the charitable gaming sector.
Register as a break open ticket seller
You must be registered with the AGCO to sell break open tickets on behalf of a charitable lottery licence. Find information on how to apply as a seller.