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Stag and Doe facilities
Quick Jump to halls that allow stag and does
Many facilities do not allow stag and does. This is a list of places
that still allow these events. As well, we have listed some of their rules
in regards to gaming or gambling and whether they allow you to bring in your own
liquor license and sales.
Before reviewing the list of halls that allow stag and does, I want to give
you a general perspective on gambling (now called gaming in Ontario).
Below this paragraph is the actual municipal governments "legal take" on
different forms of gambling. Please feel free to contact your own
municipality on their stance, but, you can trust that it will be quite similar
to what is listed below. Now the "perspective"...
I do not expect to be pulled over and ticketed for driving 105km/hr on the
401. However, it is absolutely against the law and no one in an
authoritative position should or would tell you that it is okay (call the police
and ask them if you are going to get pulled over for going 53km/hr in a 50km
zone, after they answer you, ask them if you can get it in writing). This
article
http://www.drivers.com/article/149/ proves that you can follow the law
and drive the speed limit and still be charged. Better yet this article
explains the "perspective" of the gambling laws very nicely. The "Moral
Order", everyone knows that you drive 110km/hr and it is okay because everyone
does it yet it is illegal. This is where you need to put in your own
thoughts about gaming at your event and figure out how far you are going to go
to raise money. Clearly, the rules below will show you that you pretty
much cannot do anything at all...no draws...no 50/50 no card games...no door
prizes. I challenge you to find a bar in this province that is not running
a football pool, golf tourney or other gaming side bet. Yet, every bit of it is
completely illegal. This "perspective" is not to persuade you into having an
event with gaming, it is to provide you with the facts and views of both sides.
It is sad that it has to be said, but...In no way does this article condone any
form of illegal gaming and you should consult your local municipality and follow
their directions.
The following was taken from guelph.ca and reflects the general rules across
Ontario. Please do not consider this to be the facts for your specific city (or
an up to date version) but view it as a guideline.
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Poker Parlours / Poker Halls / Poker Nights are
Illegal!
Whether your purpose is innocent fun,
fundraising, or a Stag and Doe for an upcoming wedding, the Criminal Code of
Canada prohibits Gaming, Gambling or Betting.
The
Criminal Code of Canada defines
poker parlours, halls, events, nights under carrying on a "common gaming
house".
This means a place where persons resort to playing
games for profit or gain and in which:
 | all or any portion of the bets or proceeds from
a game is paid, directly or indirectly, to the keeper of the place,
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| where, directly or indirectly, a fee is charged
to or paid by the players for the privilege of playing or participating in
a game, and |
| where the chances of winning are not equally
favourable to all persons who play the game, including the person, if any,
who conducts the game; |
Everyone who keeps a common gaming
house or common betting house is liable upon conviction to fines and/or
imprisonment.
Everyone who is found in a common
gaming house, or every owner who permits the use of their premises for a
common gaming house is also liable upon conviction to fines and/or
imprisonment.
The Police and the Province of Ontario may seize all
property related to a common gaming house, and such property shall be
forfeit.
In short, it’s against the law, and it’s just not
worth it.
10.
We are organizing a fundraiser. What sort of fundraising games can
we have at the event?
This is a
very common question, especially in the summer time when friends and family
begin organizing Stag and Does or Engagement parties to raise money for the
Bride and Groom.
In addition, we also receive many
inquiries from business owners, sports clubs and student bodies looking to
raise money through raffles, 50/50 draws and black jack or poker nights.
Gaming regulations in Ontario
define a Lottery Scheme as having three main elements:
| There is a fee to participate in the event.
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| There is a cash prize or item of monetary value
up for grabs. |
| There is a random chance of winning. |
The following are examples of
Lottery Schemes:
| Raffles (includes cash raffles, merchandise
raffles, 50/50 draws, etc.) |
| Bingos; |
| Break Open tickets or Nevada tickets;
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| Bazaars (where bingos, raffles, or other games
or chance are involved) |
| Wheels of Fortune (includes Crown and Anchor,
Spin & Win, or Money Wheels) |
| Social Gaming Events (table games held in
conjunction with a social event) |
The Criminal Code of Canada also
prohibits Lotteries or
Games of Chance without first obtaining a Lottery Licence for the event from
the
Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
or from the presiding municipality, in this case, the City of Guelph.
In addition;
| every one who makes or prints lots, cards or
tickets, sells or exchanges lots, cards or tickets, or conducts or manages
a contrivance or operation of a lottery scheme for disposing of any
property by lots, cards, tickets or any mode of chance whatsoever; or
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| disposes of any goods, wares or merchandise by
any game of chance or any game of mixed chance and skill in which the
contestant or competitor pays money or other valuable consideration; |
is liable upon conviction to
fines and/or imprisonment.
Lottery Licence eligibility is
determined by the AGCO, however generally speaking only Charitable,
Non-profit Organizations are permitted to obtain a licence and conduct a
lottery event.
11.
What are some fundraising options that do not require licensing?
This is very difficult to address. Some games of
skill may still be illegal, as it is nearly impossible to completely
eliminate the element of chance from any game and have the outcome decided
by skill alone.
Any element of chance, regardless of how small, still
makes it a game of mixed chance and skill, even if the element of skill
greatly outweighs the element of chance. In some cases, a “predominance”
test has been used by the courts to determine if the outcome is dependant on
skill or a mix of skill and chance.
For Example: The outcome in a game of cards may be
determined by skill, but the cards that are dealt depend solely on
chance. Therefore the game is predominantly based on chance.
The outcome of a game of golf is greatly determined by skill, but the
players can not control elements such as wind, ground conditions, or
moisture which can all effect to motion of the ball and lend some elements
of the game to chance. However, in this case, the game is predominantly
based on skill.
There is still a question of
liability where an entry fee is required in order to participate in the game
where stakes are still involved. Where a person conducts an event by which
anyone may enter the event upon payment of a sum of money, for the
opportunity to win an item of monetary value, or sum of money, may still
constitute a lottery.
We suggest that you contact a lawyer or the
Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to
determine if your proposed fundraising ideas are legal.
Although the City of Guelph can not make
recommendations, or accept responsibility for your event, the best advice is
to be creative with your fundraising ideas. Games such as
Putting Greens, Goalie Challenges, Balloon Darts,
Coin Tosses, and Dunk Tanks would be least likely to cause controversy or
attract attention from the authorities.
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It is funny that the final paragraph
from the city is almost a statement suggesting that you can still do something
illegal but try to disguise it so that it is harder for us to persecute.
Stag and Doe Halls
Click the hall name for website links
London Ontario Halls that allow Stag
and Does
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Hall |
Contact |
Sell your
own liquor |
Gaming Permitted |
Capacity |
Notes |
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| Heidelberg Keller |
519-473-3148 |
Yes |
Yes |
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1075 Sarnia Rd London |
| Connolly Hall |
519-455-5630 |
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523 First Street |
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Imperio Banquet Hall |
519-451-4730 |
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400 |
109 Falcon Street |
| Unitarian Fellowship Centre |
519-451-0424 |
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557 Clarke Road |
| Polish Hall |
519-434-2576 |
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554 Hill Street |
| Polish Hall |
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80 Ann Street |
| Victory Branch Legion |
519-455-2331 |
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311 Oakland Ave |
| Plumbers Hall |
519-455-5630 |
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523 First Street |
School
House Rental
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519-809-0754 or
519-351-5466 |
Yes |
Yes |
85 |
Bloomfield Rd. Chatham
schoolhouserental@hotmail.com |
| Byron Ski Club |
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Yes |
Yes |
85 |
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| Marienbad Restaurant |
519-679-9940 |
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122 Carling |
| Players Sports Bar |
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| Civitan Club |
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Yes |
Yes |
100 |
Wonderland and Riverside |
| Portuguese Club of London |
519-453-4330 |
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800 |
134 Falcon St. |
| Hot Shots |
519- |
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557 Clarke Road |
| Knights of Columbus |
519-455-3050 |
Yes |
Yes |
100 |
1295 Webster Street Forest City
Columbus Club |
| Moose Lodge Charterhouse |
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Charterhouse Cres London |
| Columbus Hall and Lounge |
519-821-4050 519-822-3190 |
No |
Yes |
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84 Lewis Road Guelph we supply
numerous games free of charge, bottled beer $3.75, liquor $4.00, pint $4.75.
Contact Rod/Glen/Ryan
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Southwestern Ontario Stag and Doe Hall Rentals
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Hall |
Contact |
Sell your
own liquor |
Gaming Permitted |
Capacity |
Notes |
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Dorchester Com. Centre |
519-268-7878 |
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270 |
4305
Hamilton Rd |
| Straffordville Lions |
519- |
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| Lambeth Legion |
519-652-3412 |
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250 |
7097 Kilbourne Rd. |
| Komoka Com. Centre |
519-657-0049 |
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133 Queen Street |
| Tillsonburg Com. Centre |
519-688-9011 |
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45 Hardy Ave |
| Delaware Com. Centre |
519-652-9135 |
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2652 Gideon Drive |
| Memorial Arena |
519-631-4015 |
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80 Wilson Ave, St. Thomas |
Mount Elgin Com. Centre
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519- |
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333204 Plank Line |
| Polish Hall Woodstock |
519-539-9216 |
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878 Dufferin Street |
| St. Pauls Com. Centre |
519- |
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St. Marys |
| Glencoe Agricultural Centre |
519- |
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| Lawford Arena |
519- |
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Watford |
| Dutton-Dunwich Community Centre |
519-762-3209 |
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1 Erie |
| Courtland Com. Centre |
519-741-2491 |
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216 Mill Street |
| Melbourne Community Centre |
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Highway #2 Melbourne Road |
| Sarnia RCNA |
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1420 Lougar Ave |
| Innerkip Community Centre |
519-469-3449 |
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| Vienna Community Centre |
519 874-1055 |
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368/222 |
26 Fulton Street |
| Langton Community Centre |
519-875-2657 |
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30 Albert St. |
| Taxandria Hall |
519-828-3896 |
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Arkona |
| Royal Canadian Legion-41 |
519-631-9840 |
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24 John Street, St. Thomas |
| Aylmer Arena |
519-773-5631 |
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531 Talbot Street West |
| Thorndale Community Centre |
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Queen Street |
| Royal Canadian Legion |
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Metcalfe St. Strathroy |
| Polish Hall |
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Delhi |
| Mutual Building Woodstock
Fairgrounds |
519-537-8212 |
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Nellis |
| Parkhill Com. Centre |
519-294-6134 |
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225 McLeod |
| Exeter Rec Centre |
519- |
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94 Victoria st. E. |
| Medway Com. Centre |
519-641-6338 |
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Sherwood Forest and Wonderland |
| Moose Lodge Sutherland |
519- |
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690 Sutherland Drive Woodstock |
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Cambridge Lions
Club |
519- |
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50 Ainslie Street North |
| Tillsonburg Soccer Club |
519- |
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275 Quarterline Road |
| Comber Com. Centre |
519- |
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6400 Main Street, Comber |
| Ilderton Arena |
519-666-0410 |
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13168 Ilderton |
| Hamilton Filipino Centre |
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1275 King Street East |
* All gambling in Ontario is illegal without proper
government licensing. There are currently no licenses available for stag
and does or private fundraisers.
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