- Login to iAGCO. Click Start a New Application under New Applications.
- Select Charitable Gaming Lottery Licences in the next window and click Next.
- Choose Fair or Exhibition Gaming Event Licence as the type of application. To be eligible for a Fair or Exhibition Gaming Event Licence, the applicant must be:
- The Board of a designated Fair or Exhibition, or
- A concessionaire providing services to the Board of a designated Fair or Exhibition.
- A concessionaire is only eligible to conduct Wheels of Fortune and Merchandise Bingo.
To submit the application, have a completed and signed Signature of Principals form ready.
Click Next to proceed.
Note:
- A Fair or Exhibition Gaming Event Licence permits the conduct of the following gaming events at a Fair or Exhibition that has been designated by the Registrar.
- Blackjack
- Wheels of Fortune
- Merchandise Bingo
- Raffles
- Break Open Tickets
- Only the AGCO may issue a licence to a designated Fair or Exhibition pursuant to section 207 (1)(c) of the federal Criminal Code.
- On the New Application – Fair or Exhibition Gaming Event Licence – Lottery Licence page, ensure your personal contact information is correct and up-to-date. Then select the person or entity applying for this licence, permit, authorization and/or registration.
- Enter your new applicant and contact information details as needed. Ensure to complete all fields marked with a red asterisk. Click Next to proceed.
Note:
- Click Save Draft and then select My Profile in the top right corner of your screen if you need to update your contact details.
- Select your Premise Type from the drop-down menu and complete the required fields as needed. Then click Next to proceed.
Note:
- Click the checkbox beside Use My Information to automatically fill in your contact details with information you already provided.
- On the Responsible Persons page, provide the names and contact information for at least two bona fide members of your organization who will be responsible for the conduct of the lottery event.
In the Lottery Details section, provide the start and end dates during which your lottery event(s) will be conducted. Also include Wheel of Fortune, Blackjack, Merchandise Bingo and Raffle Event details if applicable.
In the Break Open Ticket(s) section, select the break open ticket types you intend to sell.
Note:
- For raffles, the Licence Start Date is the date of the first draw and the Licence End Date is the date of the last draw.
- Bingo event ticket games may only be played in conjunction with licensed bingo events.
- Seal card games may only be played in premises where a licensed bingo event is being held or in a service club.
- Answer Yes or No to the questions on the following screen. Also provide additional details in text boxes, as required.
- On the Documents to Attach screen, upload Required Documents as instructed. Click Upload File to attach files. Click Next to proceed.
Note:
- Other documents may be provided at any time during the application process. Documents may be submitted in image formats.
- Ensure to select the Document Type for each file once uploaded and attached to your application. A green check mark box will appear beside each document type once selected.
- If there are any errors or missing information, you will be instructed to fix each one on the Errors on Application page. Click Fix next to each error to correct or provide the required information.
If there are no remaining errors, you will see Fees and a Declaration. Carefully review the declaration and check the box to declare that all information provided in the application is true and correct.
You can pay the fees and submit your application now by clicking Pay Fees and Submit Application. You also have the option to pay later (along with other applications) by selecting Add to Shopping Cart.
- Click Complete Payment Process to finalize the application process. Before proceeding, it’s recommended to screenshot or print a copy of this webpage to keep for your records.
Note:
- For payment inquiries to your bank, please refer to the Authorization Number and Confirmation Code on your payment receipt.
- For payment inquires to the Ministry, please refer to the payment Session ID on your payment receipt.
- You may be required to submit a Regulatory Submission post your Charitable Gaming event. There are two types of Regulatory Submissions available through your iAGCO online account: Post-Event Reports and Incident Reports.
- A Post-Event report records the financial outcome of your event. As a Charitable Gaming Licensee, you are required to submit this report through your iAGCO online account within the time limit specified in the terms and conditions of your licence.
- An Incident Report can be used to notify the AGCO of an incident of non-compliance, or to report changes or issues with technology solutions that took place at your Charitable Gaming event.
- Please see the Regulatory Submissions Guide for more information.
- Congratulations! You’ve submitted your Fair or Exhibition Gaming Event Licence application!
You will receive a confirmation email shortly with an attachment containing the information you entered in your application. An Application Summary will also be available for download within 15 minutes on the Main Menu under My Applications Under Review.
You can also provide the AGCO with additional information and documentation if needed or withdraw your application under the My Applications Under Review section of your iAGCO account home page.
We hope this guide helped you prepare for and complete your Fair or Exhibition Gaming Event Licence application in iAGCO.
If you have any questions or would like to provide comments or feedback on the application process, please contact AGCO Customer Service. Email customer.service@agco.ca or call 416-326-8700 or 1-800-522-2876 (toll-free in Ontario) from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.