Source: OLG
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation said it would distribute $43,634,211 to 29 communities hosting land-based casinos for the first quarter, covering 1 April to 30 June. Payments are calculated under the Municipality Contribution Agreement using a graduated scale based on gaming revenue at each host site.
The payments show the amount allocated to Ontario communities under the casino revenue-sharing formula.
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The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) said it paid C$27,301,476 to 29 communities hosting gaming facilities for the quarter ended 31 March 2025. The communities received C$142,468,008 in total during OLG’s fiscal year from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025, under a contribution formula based on gaming revenue at each hosted site.
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) said it paid C$38,058,857 to 29 communities hosting gaming facilities for the quarter from 1 July to 30 September. The communities had received C$81,664,304 in OLG payments during its fiscal year to date, which runs from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation has introduced a requirement for online players under 25 to set deposit limits. Players can choose daily, weekly or monthly limits; OLG said its measure reflects research indicating younger adults may be more vulnerable to gambling-related harm.
OLG and Caesars Entertainment Windsor Limited began a new operating and services agreement for the Windsor casino on 3 March 2026. The agreement runs for close to 20 years, with Caesars continuing day-to-day operations; OLG will continue payments to Windsor, and Caesars must maintain current casino employment levels for at least 18 months.
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation selected Caesars Entertainment to continue as service provider for Windsor Casino under a 20-year agreement. The deal follows a competitive procurement and takes effect in early 2026; OLG requires Caesars to retain current casino employees for at least 18 months.