Nunavut government warns residents about unlicensed lotteries
“Conducting a lottery event without a licence is a Criminal Code offence”
Nunavut’s Department of Community and Government Services reminds residents that unlicensed raffles are against the law. (File photo)
After an increase in unlicensed lotteries appearing on social media, Nunavut’s Department of Community and Government Services reminds residents that “conducting a lottery event without a licence is a Criminal Code offence.”
According to the press release, “only charitable or religious not-for-profit groups whose proceeds are used for charitable or religious purposes qualify for a lottery licence.”
Raffles or lotteries for personal reasons are not eligible for a lottery licence.
The release also cautions Nunavummiut about participating in lotteries or raffles that don’t display a licence number.
Those who suspect possible fraud from an unlicensed lottery are urged to contact their local RCMP detachment.
Groups interested in finding out if they qualify for a lottery licence can contact the Consumer Affairs office at 1-866-223-8139.
For more information, visit the Community and Government Services website.
Why should religions be exempt? They take money to brainwash people and are a liability to society. No more breaks for these charlatans
They may be popular but they neef yo be regulated for a reason. There are no protections for those that participate in unlicensed lotteries, you don’t know how your money is being handled or the process by which the winner is selected not to mention that you have no recourse should the organizer simply abscond with the proceeds …. caveat emptor.
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This is like J-walking. Its illigal bit no one does anything about it. Its a joke
Unless the GN is actually going to start charging people, this is just a waste of paper, and a waste of $ to publish it in the Nunatsiaq news.
Should see Nanavik for these ongoing elimination draws. People are buying into it, and losing big time. All,over Facebook. And the card games being advertised to raise personal money for skidoo races. One person recently paid for a wedding in Mexico from getting people to but tickets for many elimination draws over a number of years. It’s neive too to buy into it, but it’s out of control.