Running a 50/50 draw, prize raffle, or some other fundraising lottery in Br...
Running a 50/50 draw, prize raffle, or some other fundraising lottery in Canada? You need to play by the rules — or risk it all getting shut down.
If you want to run an online raffle in Canada, you must apply for a provincial lottery license from the proper licensing body. No license, no raffle.
What’s considered a charitable lottery?
If your fundraiser has these ingredients, it’s a lottery, and you’re going to need approval:
✅ A chance to win. Someone’s got to lose.
✅ An entry fee. If they’re paying to play, it counts.
✅ A prize. Cash, cars, or something else people actually want.
Think 50/50 draw, prize raffle, home lottery — you get the idea.
How to apply for a charitable lottery license in:
Stick to the rules, file your paperwork, and run a raffle that’s legit.
Got questions? We're here to answer them.
Let’s make your fundraiser a success without breaking a sweat — or the law.
