A stub draw is a raffle lottery with two-part tickets. The purchaser keeps one part of the ticket and the licensee keeps the other part, known as the “stub,” which contains purchaser information. The stubs of all sold tickets are placed in a container and a winner is determined by a random selection.
The lottery advertising and rules pertaining to the raffle must clearly state the sequence of draws and include a listing of all the prizes that will be given for each draw. The advertising and rules must also state whether the prize-winning tickets will be returned to the draw to be eligible for all other prizes. If prizes are drawn from lowest value to highest value, the ticket must be re-entered in the draw for all subsequent draws.
The licensee may also award early-bird prizes, as long as the tickets drawn for the early-bird prizes are returned to the ticket container, so that all ticket buyers have a chance at winning the prizes in the main draw.
The licensee must ensure that all the rules approved by the licensing authority for the conduct of the draw and awarding of prizes are carefully followed. Any variation from the format approved by the licensing authority would constitute a breach of the terms and conditions of the licence.
An “elimination draw” is a variation on the stub draw in which all tickets are drawn from the container one at a time, until only one ticket is left. The last remaining ticket is the grand prizewinner. The licensee may also award lesser prizes at specific intervals. For example, every 50th ticket pulled could win $100.
The applicant must establish a procedure for conducting the raffle draw if not all tickets have been sold. This procedure must be submitted as part of the licence application.
In order to minimize complications and ensure that all prizes are awarded as advertised, elimination draws may only be licensed under the following additional conditions:
In a “calendar draw,” the ticket purchaser buys a calendar on which prizes are identified for a series of draws to take place on selected days. A purchaser wins a prize by matching the number on the calendar with the number drawn from a container on the specific date. Depending on the rules established for the lottery, a winning calendar number may be placed back in the container for subsequent draws or it may be eliminated from future draws. The rules for winning must be clearly stated on the licence application and on the calendar itself.
A “golf ball drop” raffle lottery is a lottery in which participants buy a numbered ticket that corresponds to a numbered golf ball. The golf balls that are inscribed (in indelible ink) with the corresponding numbers are transported to the venue of the drop by mechanical means (for example, crane, cherry picker) or lifted into the air, and dropped over a pre-determined/designated drop area. The drop must be witnessed by the designated members-in-charge and an auditor.
In addition to the basic application requirements to conduct and manage a raffle lottery event, the applicant must include the following:
The licensee is responsible to ensure that safety precautions, safety equipment and safety procedures are in place in the conduct and management of this lottery. For operation of aircraft or other mechanical lifting device, the licensee and aircraft and/or mechanical lifting device operator must conform to all applicable regulations.
Should the licensee choose to insure the lottery event against loss (in the conduct and management of the event), the premium cannot be paid from lottery trust funds.
Reasonable premiums to insure the lottery event against liability for injury or any unforeseen damage to property in the area of the drop may be paid from lottery trust funds.
The licensee must ensure the rules of play submitted for the conduct and management of the event and the awarding of prizes are carefully followed. Any variation from the format approved by the licensing authority would constitute a breach of the terms and conditions of the licence.
The prize board must be a fixed amount and consist of cash, merchandise or a combination of the two.
A “rubber duck” race is a lottery in which participants buy numbered tickets that correspond to numbered artificial, inanimate floating objects of uniform size, shape and weight, such as rubber ducks. All the “ducks” are placed into a river or other naturally moving body of water. The use of any device to create a moving body of water for this type of event is strictly prohibited. The winner is the ticket holder with the number corresponding to the number on the “duck” that crosses the finish line first.
The licensee may award a bonus prize, in addition to the first prize, on a pre-selected “duck” if that duck wins the race. The pre-selected duck must be chosen by a separate draw, prior to the conduct of the event. This draw must be properly witnessed by the designated members-in-charge and/or the auditor. The licensee must keep the identifying number of the pre-selected duck confidential until after the race.
In addition to the basic application requirements for all raffle lottery events, applications to conduct and manage a “rubber duck” race must include:
The supplier of the “ducks” does not have to be registered under the Gaming Control Act, 1992 as a Gaming-Related Supplier.
A paper-based (that is, non-electronic) 50/50 draw is a raffle lottery in which the prize is one half the value of all tickets sold during the event or a defined period of the licence. The purchaser receives a ticket containing a number. A ticket stub with the same number is placed in a drum or other container for a draw.
If roll-type tickets are used, the purchaser must be present at the draw in order to collect his or her prize. If the holder of the winning ticket number is not present when the number is drawn, the licensee must draw another ticket. This information must be included in the rules and any advertising for the event.
Tickets for paper-based 50/50 draws may only be sold during scheduled time periods, such as sporting events. Since the actual prize for each draw cannot be determined before the draw date, the organization must indicate the maximum possible prize on the licence application. The maximum prize must not exceed half the revenue available if all the tickets authorized by the licence were sold at the scheduled time.
The licensee may award prizes based on a 50/50 split of the gross proceeds for a given draw. They may also include a reasonable number of fixed-prize draws, such as for an early bird or consolation prize. The fixed prizes, such as cash or merchandise, must be paid from the charity’s half of the ticket sales
The licensing authority may issue a licence allowing an organization to hold more than one paper-based 50/50 draw over a specified time period, provided that there is a separate draw for each scheduled time during the licence period.
For example, the ABC Hockey Association may apply for a raffle licence to conduct a series of paper- based 50/50 draws. The draws will take place at the second intermission during hockey games, on the first and fifteenth of each month, from January to March.
Example: ABC Hockey Association 50/50 Raffle Licence Number of tickets printed: 5.000 at $1 each Maximum Prize Board = $2.500 |
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Draw Dates: |
Jan. 1 |
Jan. 15 |
Feb. 1 |
Feb.15 |
Mar. 1 |
Mar. 15 |
Tickets sold: |
500 |
800 |
1.000 |
1.050 |
750 |
900 |
Prize payout: |
250 |
400 |
500 |
525 |
375 |
450 |
Balance of tickets for next draw: |
4.500 |
3.700 |
2.700 |
1.650 |
900 |
Nil |
The licence will be issued for the period of Jan. 1st to March 15th, with draws to be held on the dates specified above. |
Whenever a licence is issued for a series of paper-based 50/50 draws, the licensee must use different tickets for each draw throughout the course of the licence. The tickets must clearly identify the draw for which they are sold. The licensee must keep a careful audit trail, as in the example above, to maintain the integrity of the event and to ensure it does not sell more than the maximum number of tickets specified on the licence.
A blanket raffle licence allows eligible organizations to obtain a single lottery licence to conduct and manage more than one type of raffle event within a fixed period and from one location within a capped prize amount of $50,000 for total prizes.
The types of raffle events that a licensee may conduct under a blanket raffle licence include:
See “5.2.1(H) Meat spins/turkey rolls” and “5.2.1(I) “Name the raffle” lottery” for further information.
A licensee may apply to the licensing authority for a blanket licence to conduct any number of these raffle events or combination of these raffle events for up to a maximum of a year and for a total prize board not to exceed $50,000.
In addition to the basic application requirements for all raffle lottery events, each application for a blanket raffle licence submitted to the licensing authority must include the following information:
Below is an example of a raffle lottery events schedule that might be used by the applicant to provide details to the licensing authority about each of the events to be conducted under a blanket raffle licence.
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For tracking purposes and to facilitate the completion of the standard report form for blanket raffle licences, licensees must keep a separate ledger for each raffle event outlining the financial details including: proceeds derived, expenses paid, and a list of how proceeds have been disbursed. Licensees must identify on each deposit slip the date of the raffle event for each deposit made into the designated lottery trust account and specify the total proceeds deposited for each individual event.
Meat spins/turkey rolls are similar to a stub draw (see “5.2.1(A) Stub draw”). The difference is that there is only one part to the ticket because the winner is determined by a random spin of a wheel rather than by a random selection from the ticket stubs in a container. All of the numbers on the tickets coincide with the numbers on the wheel. For example, if the tickets are numbered 1 to 60, the numbers 1 to 60 are randomly placed around the perimeter of the wheel. Pegs and a clapper slow the wheel to a stop to indicate the winning ticket number.
Since the ticket seller does not have to complete a stub identifying the purchaser, the purchaser must be present at the draw in order to collect his or her prize.
The licensee must meet the following additional conditions when conducting a meat spin/turkey roll:
Meat Spin/Turkey Roll Tracking Sheet Example
A “name the raffle” lottery is a small-scale type of event conducted under a blanket raffle licence (see “5.2.1(G) Blanket raffle licence (issued by municipality only)”). A “name the raffle” lottery allows licensees to award edible products such as porchetta, meats and desserts as prizes.
The game differs from a typical raffle in a few ways:
Players purchase three playing cards at the price approved on the application for licence. Before the start of each game, the dealer announces the number of sets of cards in play. The first game begins when the dealer turns up the first card. The winner is the first player whose set of cards all match the cards turned up by the dealer and who calls out “bingo.”
In addition to the Raffle Licence Terms and Conditions, a licensee conducting the “name the raffle“ lottery must operate the event in accordance with the rules of play. The rules of play are set out on the following page. The municipality must ensure a copy of these rules is supplied with each licence issued.
“NAME THE RAFFLE” LOTTERY is a game where the prize consists of an edible product.
The game is played with four (4) complete decks of 54 playing cards, inclusive of the Dealer’s deck. Two Jokers are included in a complete deck.
Dealer must be a bona fide member of the licensee. The Dealer will have one complete deck of playing cards. The Dealer conducts the game by calling out the cards turned over in the Dealer’s deck.
Draw is the number of games as approved on the licence application.
Winner is declared when a player’s cards match the cards turned up by the Dealer.
Set of Cards means three playing cards held together by a string or metal ring that are sold to players. Sets of cards may be sold in a sealed envelope.
Game Schedule means a complete list of games that are to be played, the price per set of cards and the prizes that are to be awarded.
Cards are sold in sets of three held together with a string or metal ring. The first game begins when the dealer turns up the first card. The winner is the first player whose cards all match cards turned up by the Dealer and who calls out “BINGO”. The Dealer must verify the “Bingo”. Before the game is closed, the Dealer must ask three (3) times whether there are any other winners of that game. To be declared the winner the player does not need to have the last card called. In the event there are multiple winners, the licensee must award additional prizes. In such cases, the licensee will reduce the numbers of games in the draw to ensure it does not exceed its maximum payout as in Scenario #1.
In the event that there are multiple winners in the last draw of the day, the licensee must award additional prizes, as required. Details respecting the additional prizes must be set out in the lottery report. See scenario #2.
Draw # 1. (Scenario #1) * |
Draw # 1. (Scenario #2) ** |
Game #1.. Winner Mr. A |
Game #1………….. Winner Mr. A |
Game #2 .. Winner Ms. B |
Game #2………….. Winner Ms. B |
Game #3 .. Winners Mr. X & Ms. Y |
Game #3………….. Winner Mr. C |
Game #4… Cancelled, as 4 prizes allocated for this draw have already been awarded |
Game #4………….. Winners Mr. X & Ms. Y |
* The licensee must cancel one of the games on the last draw to ensure that they do not exceed the prize board on the lottery licence.
** The licensee must award an additional prize and must report this on the lottery report.
pertaining to the “Name the Raffle” Lottery are to be submitted to the licensing authority with the application. The documents as approved by the licensing authority must be posted at the venue of the event prior to the event.
“Bossy bingo” or “cow patty bingo” is a raffle event conducted using a large area divided into many squares. Participants draw a number representing a square. A cow is then placed in the designated area. The prizewinner is the person holding the number of the square upon which the cow’s bowel movement lands.
Technically, this scheme has the three elements necessary for a lottery scheme: consideration, chance and prize; therefore a lottery licence is required.
A municipality may issue a licence for this type of event should it wish to do so. The municipality must ensure that the licensee is able to comply with the terms and conditions of a raffle licence and is able to ensure the integrity of the event.
The licensee must establish rules for playing the game and determining a winner in a case where more than one square is “marked.” These rules must be approved by the municipality.
An “auction-style” raffle is a raffle in which a series of draws is made during a single event, with one prize for each draw. Elements of the game use terminology and actions reminiscent of an auction, but the game does not involve the purchase and sale of items at agreed-upon prices as in an ordinary auction setting.
In an auction-style raffle, participants “bid” by indicating that they wish to enter the draw. A “bid” is the participant’s entry into a draw. During play, the opportunity to enter a “bid” will be announced. Prior to conducting the draw, the licensee may announce additional opportunities to enter the draw by inviting additional entries in an “auction style”; that is, by soliciting second “bids,” third “bids,” and so on until no further participants want to increase their number of entries for the draw. When no further entries are forthcoming, the opportunity to enter the draw is closed and a draw is made from all tickets entered.
A “Catch the Ace” progressive (accumulating jackpot) raffle lottery is a multiple-draw game in which:
If the card selected is not the Ace of Spades, the selected card is removed from the deck and the progres- sive prize portion of the ticket sales for that draw is rolled over into the progressive jackpot for the next scheduled draw. The licensee conducts the scheduled events using the playing cards remaining from the original deck until the Ace of Spades has been selected and the progressive jackpot has been awarded.
Tickets are valid only for the draw for which they are purchased. Once the draw is complete, the non- winning tickets are removed from the draw container and a new series of tickets is made available for sale for the next draw.
The prize structure must be as follows:
In addition to completing the required application form, applicants will also submit a proposed draw schedule along with a safety and security plan describing the control measures that will be put in place as the progressive prize amount grows. Control measures should address issues including (but not limited to) how the applicant will address the potential for increased attendance and traffic at the draw venue, and how the money from ticket sales will be secured.
The following Terms and Conditions are applicable to Catch the Ace progressive raffles:
Under a Raffle Lottery Licence:
The following Raffle Licence Terms and Conditions do not apply to Catch the Ace events:
Under a Bingo Revenue Model Lottery Licence:
The following Charitable Gaming Events Conducted and Managed in Pooling Bingo Halls Terms and Conditions do not apply and are modified as follows solely for the purposes of Catch the Ace events:
A completed Catch the Ace Report (6044), along with all supporting documentation must be submitted to the licensing authority within seven calendar days after every fourth draw.
Charities may apply to the AGCO to conduct Catch the Ace draws with prize boards over $50,000 using paper-based ticket sales for initial draws, and propose through an amendment request to conduct ticket sales for later draws in-person using AGCO-approved electronic devices. Please note:
For information on electronic Catch the Ace raffles, please see 5.3.1, “Electronic raffles”.