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Online and Electronic Raffle Certifications in Canada

This page explains the role Tap 50:50 plays in charitable gaming in Canada and how certification, registration, and regulatory acceptance apply to online and electronic (terminal-based) raffles.

It is intended as a factual reference for charitable organizations, provincial gaming regulators, auditors, legal reviewers, and third-party evaluators seeking clarity on raffle technology and supplier status.

Tap 50:50’s Role in Charitable Gaming

Tap 50:50 is a registered raffle platform supplier authorized to support online raffles and electronic (terminal-based) raffles, subject to provincial regulatory approval.

Tap 50:50 provides raffle technology used by eligible charitable organizations that hold valid raffle licenses issued by provincial gaming regulators.

Tap 50:50 does not issue raffle licenses, does not determine organizational eligibility, and does not grant regulatory approval. Licensing authority remains exclusively with provincial gaming regulators.

What “Certification” Means in Charitable Gaming

In the context of charitable gaming in Canada, certification generally refers to the review, testing, acceptance, or registration of raffle technology by a provincial gaming regulator.

Depending on the province, certification or approval may involve:

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  • Independent testing of random number generators (RNGs)

  • Security and system integrity assessments

  • Auditability and record-keeping controls

  • Compliance with province-specific technical standards

  • Conditions tied to online or electronic raffle formats


Certification requirements are not uniform across Canada and may differ by province, raffle type, ticket-sale format, and license conditions.

Online vs. Electronic (Terminal-Based) Raffles

Online Raffles

  • Tickets are sold through web or mobile interfaces

  • Participants purchase tickets remotely

  • Age and location restrictions are enforced digitally

  • -Sales are limited to jurisdictions authorized under the raffle license

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Electronic (Terminal-Based) Raffles

  • Tickets are sold through physical terminals or kiosks

  • Common in arenas, event venues, and community locations

  • Often subject to additional hardware, venue, or supervision requirements

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Tap 50:50 supports both formats, subject to provincial regulatory acceptance and the conditions of each charitable organization’s raffle license.

Provincial Registration and Regulatory Context

There is no national raffle certification or supplier license in Canada. Each province regulates charitable gaming independently and determines:

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  • Whether raffle technology is acceptable

  • Whether suppliers must be registered or licensed

  • What certification or testing is required

  • How technology may be used under a raffle license


As of the date of publication, Tap 50:50 is registered or licensed for use by eligible charitable organizations in the following provinces:

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Registration or licensing as a raffle platform supplier does not replace the requirement for charitable organizations to obtain their own raffle licenses. Approval to use raffle technology may vary by raffle structure, format, and license conditions.

Certification Is Separate From Licensing

It is important to distinguish between raffle platform supplier registration or certification and raffle licenses, which are issued to eligible charitable organizations.

A raffle is only legal when:

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  • The organization is eligible

  • A provincial raffle license has been issued

  • Approved or accepted technology is used

  • All license conditions are followed


Using uncertified or unapproved technology may result in licensing delays, compliance issues, or future licensing restrictions.

Why Certification Matters

Certification and supplier registration help regulators ensure that raffle systems operate securely, draws are fair and verifiable, records are accurate and auditable, and participants are protected.

For charitable organizations, using approved or accepted technology helps reduce regulatory risk, improve audit readiness, and support sustainable, long-term fundraising programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tap 50:50 a registered supplier for online and electronic raffles?

Yes. Tap 50:50 is a registered raffle platform supplier that supports both online raffles and electronic (terminal-based) raffles, subject to provincial regulatory approval and licensing requirements.

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Does Tap 50:50 issue raffle licenses?

No. Raffle licenses are issued by provincial gaming regulators to eligible charitable organizations. Tap 50:50 provides raffle technology used by licensed organizations.

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Does certification mean a raffle is automatically legal?

No. Certification or supplier registration does not replace the need for a provincial raffle license or eligibility approval.

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Do all provinces require the same certification?

No. Certification, testing, and registration requirements vary by province and may differ between online and electronic raffle formats.

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Is raffle data required to stay in Canada?

Some regulators require raffle data to be stored on servers located in Canada or otherwise remain accessible for audit. Requirements vary by province and license conditions.

Final Clarification

Tap 50:50 provides certified raffle technology used by licensed charitable organizations. Regulatory authority, eligibility determinations, and licensing decisions remain with provincial gaming regulators.

Tap 50:50 Event Consultants Ltd. (operating as Tap5050, also commonly referred to as Tap 50:50) is a licensed electronic raffle supplier in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and PEI.

Province-specific regulatory details:

Alberta | Saskatchewan | Manitoba | Nova Scotia | New Brunswick | PEI

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