{"id":1103,"date":"2026-05-01T23:12:52","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T03:12:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/boldgambler.com\/ca\/?post_type=ajuda&p=1103"},"modified":"2026-05-01T23:12:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T03:12:53","slug":"variety-charitable-gaming-licences-ontario","status":"publish","type":"ajuda","link":"https:\/\/boldgambler.com\/ca\/help\/legal-licensing\/provincial-lottery-licenses\/variety-charitable-gaming-licences-ontario\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring the Variety of Charitable Gaming Licences in Ontario"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Charitable and religious organizations in Ontario have a wealth of options when it comes to fundraising through gaming. Regulated by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO)<\/strong> and local municipalities, these formats range from small community events to province-wide draws. Here are the primary types of legal charitable gaming licences available in Ontario:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bingo Events<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bingo remains a cornerstone of charitable fundraising, evolving into several distinct formats:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Regular & Special Bingo:<\/strong> A Regular Bingo features a prize board up to $5,500<\/strong>, while “Monster” Bingos offer significantly higher amounts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Progressive Bingo:<\/strong> The prize rolls over and increases at each event until a limit is reached or the jackpot is won.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Super Jackpot:<\/strong> Played alongside regular bingo, this prize grows until a player completes a specific pattern within a set number of calls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Media Bingo:<\/strong> Numbers are announced via television, radio, or newspapers. Crucially, these games cannot be played over the internet<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Raffles and “Catch the Ace”<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Raffles involve selling tickets for a chance to win cash or merchandise.<\/sup> Common types include 50\/50s, calendar draws, and elimination draws.<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Catch the Ace:<\/strong> This popular progressive raffle combines a weekly draw with an escalating jackpot. The weekly winner receives a portion of sales and gets to pick a card from a 52-card deck. Finding the Ace of Spades<\/strong> wins the cumulative jackpot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Social Gaming, Fairs, and Bazaars<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      For more casual community settings, specific licences focus on amusement and social interaction:<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Social Gaming:<\/strong> Ideal for Legions and seniors’ homes, this covers games like euchre, cribbage, and bridge<\/strong>. Bets are capped at $2 per person<\/strong>, and total daily prizes cannot exceed $500<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Fair and Exhibition Gaming:<\/strong> Approved fairs can host blackjack, wheels of fortune, and merchandise bingos.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Bazaars:<\/strong> These one-day events allow a combination of activities: a raffle (up to $50,000 in prizes), a bingo (up to $5,500), and up to three wheels of fortune with a $2 maximum bet<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        \u2753<\/span> Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n \n
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        Can my organization run a “Media Bingo” over the internet?<\/h4><\/summary>\n
        \n No. Under current Ontario regulations, Media Bingo<\/strong> must be conducted through traditional media like television, radio, or newspapers. Hosting these games over the internet is strictly prohibited for charitable licences.\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n\n
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        How does the “Catch the Ace” progressive jackpot work?<\/h4><\/summary>\n
        \n Each week, a winner is drawn and receives 20% of the weekly sales. They then select an envelope from a deck; if it contains the Ace of Spades<\/strong>, they also win the progressive jackpot (30% of sales from all previous weeks).\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n\n
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        What are the betting limits for a Social Gaming licence?<\/h4><\/summary>\n
        \n To keep the focus on social interaction, bets are limited to $2 per person<\/strong>. Additionally, the total cash prizes awarded throughout a single day cannot exceed $500<\/strong>.\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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