If your group holds lotteries, bingo games, or raffles, you’ll need a licence from the City of Markham. Our By-law Enforcement & Licensing Division gives out lottery licences to meet provincial regulations.
You will need to pay a licence fee to hold bingo games. The licence fee is 3% of the total retail value of prizes.
You will need to pay a licence fee to hold a raffle. The licence fee is 3% of the total retail value of prizes. You need to send in a new application each renewal period.
Before you can hold a raffle, your organization needs to have existed for at least twelve months. Also, lottery fundraising can’t be the only source of revenue.
You will need to pay a licence fee to use break open tickets. The licence fee is 3% of the total retail value of prizes. You need to submit a new application each renewal period.
Before you can sell break open tickets, your organization needs to have existed for at least twelve months. Also, lottery fundraising can’t be the only source of revenue.
To apply for a licence, please read the documents below and follow the instructions.