Popular Raffle Eligibility Questions

If you’re looking to run a raffle for your charity event, it is important to know all the details and to ensure it is legal and licensed. All lotteries and raffles require a licence and only charitable organizations can apply. Let us help you answer your questions.

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Selling squares is considered a raffle and requires a raffle licence. Individuals are not eligible for a raffle licence. Only charitable or religious organizations can obtain a raffle licence. The sale of raffle tickets is not permitted through social media, such as Facebook.

Anniversaries and holidays are considered social events and are not eligible for a gaming licence. You cannot sell raffle tickets for this purpose. If you do so, it could be subject to criminal investigation and criminal charges.

No, the sale of raffle tickets to cover personal items is not an eligible expense from gaming proceeds. You cannot sell raffle tickets for this purpose. If you do so, you could be subject to a criminal investigation and criminal charges.

Popular Raffle Eligibility Questions

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Can I sell 50/50 tickets and squares that are less than $1,000 without a gaming licence?

If I sell squares on Facebook and follow their rules, do I need a raffle licence?

We are planning an anniversary. Do we need a raffle licence if we are selling tickets only to our invited guests to raise funds for the couple to go on a holiday?

We would like to help a few community members with things like rent, food, medical bills and prescriptions. Can we get a raffle licence to raise money for this?

Does AGLC have jurisdiction all over the province?

How do I get an ID for my child’s sports team to run a raffle?

Can the funds raised for my child’s sports team be used for apparel?

If I have a raffle account from my child’s sports team from last year. Do I need to make a new account for this year’s team?

Can my adult sports team get a licence to have a raffle?

Can I raise money to pay for my personal expenses (e.g. travel, accommodation, competitions)?

Do I need a liquor licence to do a liquor basket raffle?

Can we have a 50/50 to raise funds for our grad committee?

Can we have a 50/50 to raise funds for our social committee?

Can I raffle a large gift basket or have a 50/50 to help a friend who is sick?

Do I need a raffle licence if the draw is only open to our members?

Can I hold a Chase the Ace fundraiser in Alberta?

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