Break Open Tickets License
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Break open tickets are instant-win lottery tickets, which are made of cardboard and have perforated cover window tabs. The game is played by tearing off the cover tabs to reveal the symbols underneath. Other types of break open ticket games include seal card games and bingo event tickets.
Break-open ticket licences can last for up to 5 years. Extensions may be granted to the licence provided that:
- All the tickets authorized have been imprinted with the licence number and name of the licensee but not sold
- The licensee makes the request for the extension in writing before the licence expires
- The total licence period does not exceed five years
Additional Rules for Break Open Ticket Lotteries
- No one involved in the sale of B.O.T.'s may purchase tickets or participate in gaming events held in conjunction with the licenced B.O.T. gaming event;
- The owner and employees of a registered B.O.T. seller location may not purchase tickets sold at that location
- Executive members of Hall Charities Associations may not purchase Break Open Tickets in their hall.
- Incentives to break open ticket seller locations to obtain or secure the use of their services are not permitted
Break Open Ticket Application Checklist
- Licence Fee (3% of prizes)
- Completed AGCO Form, including:
- Name and address of the licensee
- Name and address of location where tickets will be sold
- The ticket type (ex. SP1)
- Specific use of net proceeds (attach additional sheet if necessary)
- Lottery trust account information, including account number
- Duration of the licensing period
- Name(s) of registered suppliers for break open tickets and associated equipment such as ticket dispensers
Application and Report Forms
St. Marys Break Open Ticket Licence Application Checklist (required)
Fully accessible versions of all above documents are available in print upon request.