Effective August 6, 2025, and until further notice, all forms of open-air burning are strictly prohibited within the Town of Cobourg. Read the full Media Release on our website.
The Municipal Law Enforcement & Licensing Services Department issues Lottery Licences to eligible charitable organizations for Bingo, Break-Open tickets, Raffles, and other lottery events. Lottery Licences are required if money is paid (or consideration is given) for a chance to win a prize.
The issuing of lottery licences is regulated through the Town of Cobourg's Lottery Licensing By-law.
Examples of lottery events include raffles, 50/50, share the wealth, chase the ace, door prize draws.
Silent Auctions do not require a lottery licence.
Contact the AGCO for Lottery Events with prizes over $50,000 or online raffles.
Your group must be a charitable organization or a non-profit organization with charitable purposes in order to be eligible for a lottery licence. The full list of eligibility requirements and documents can be found in the:
Municipal Lottery Licensing Eligibility Questionnaire
You must submit the completed Questionnaire, and be approved, before applying for a lottery licence.
Town of Cobourg Municipal Lottery Licensing Guide for Charitable Organizations.
A full list of the application and reports for each type of lottery event can be found at the link below under Gaming / Charitable Gaming Lottery Licensing. Below are links to raffle/blanket raffle applications, reports and terms and conditions.
(6004) Application to Manage and Conduct a Raffle Lottery / Demande de permis pour administrer et conduire une tombola (tirage) (agco.ca)
(6347) Lottery Report / Rapport de loterie (2006/05) (agco.ca)
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