These terms (in addition to Sections 1- 4) are specific only to Break Open Ticket types under Section A of the Schedule of Approved Break Open Ticket Types and Associated Expense Maximums

(6) Proceeds and expenses 

6.1 Expenses must be reasonable in nature, directly related to the conduct and management of the break open ticket lottery and in accordance with the Registrar’s policies.

6.2

  1. Licensees selling break open tickets through a registered Seller of break open tickets
    1. have the option of receiving proceeds from the sale of break open tickets at the time the tickets are delivered for sale to the registered Seller;
    2. must deduct any shortages at point of sale from the registered Seller’s sales commission.
  2. Licensees selling tickets in conjunction with bingo events
    1. Licensees may reimburse out-of-pocket expenses for their bona fide members assisting with the sale of break open tickets, from bingo proceeds in accordance with the Registrar’s policies.
    2. Where the licensee provides bona fide members to sell tickets on behalf of the licensee, and does not use the services and employees of the bingo hall Operator, a maximum fee not exceeding the amount prescribed by the Registrar may be paid to the bingo hall Operator for storage and clean-up costs.
    3. Cash shortages incurred as a result of an error on the part of the licensee or a member organization of the Hall Charities Association must be deducted from their share of proceeds. Any shortages incurred as a result of the bingo hall Operator or its employees must be deducted from the fee paid to the bingo hall Operator.
    4. Hall Charities Associations may use a maximum of one (1) per cent of the gross receipts to pay for administrative costs associated with the sale of break open tickets. Any such costs must be paid from the proceeds retained by the association. No part of the allowed administrative costs must be paid to the bingo hall Operator or the association officers/directors.
    5. Hall Charities Associations must periodically disburse the net proceeds derived from the sale of break open tickets to all licensees participating in the lottery. The division of proceeds must be based on the number of bingo events held by each member organization within the bingo hall.

6.3

  1. Sales commissions to registered Sellers of break open tickets and any reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses to bona fide members assisting with the sale of break open tickets not sold in conjunction with bingo events may be paid from the cash receipts of the break open ticket lottery provided they are supported by a receipt.
  2. The licensee must make timely payment for goods and/or services received from Gaming-Related Suppliers registered under the Gaming Control Act, 1992.

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