SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is pleased to make second quarter (July 1 – September 30) payments totaling $38,058,857 to 29 communities that host gaming facilities.

So far, during OLG’s fiscal year (April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025), these 29 communities have received $81,664,304.

These payments to host communities are based on a formula in the Municipality Contribution Agreement that is consistently applied across all land-based casino sites in Ontario using a graduated scale of gaming revenue at the hosted site. 

“As it has for decades in Ontario, land-based gaming continues to serve as a source of good local jobs and generates vital economic activity in the communities that host gaming sites,” said Stan Cho, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming. “From helping build neighbourhood parks to supporting community programs, proceeds received through the Municipality Contribution Agreement with OLG help make municipalities all across the province better places to live and work.”

Since 1994, host communities have received more than $2.1 billion in non-tax gaming revenue.

OLG is proud to share proceeds of casino gaming with local communities, contributing to economic development including infrastructure and job creation. Payments to host communities are part of OLG’s commitment to Ontario, which includes reinvesting 100 per cent of OLG’s profits back into the province.

Over the past eight years, service providers have invested more than $2.2 billion in private sector capital investment across the province. Since 2016, these investments have led to the development and opening of seven new casinos, one planned development and additional gaming expansions and non-gaming amenities.

OLG is a crown agency that contributes to a better Ontario by delivering great entertainment experiences for our customers. Acting in a socially responsible way, OLG conducts and manages land-based gaming facilities; the sale of province-wide lottery games; Internet gaming; and the delivery of bingo and other electronic gaming products at Charitable Gaming Centres. OLG is also helping support the horse racing industry in Ontario. Since 1975, OLG has generated approximately $62 billion for the people and Province of Ontario to support key government priorities like health care; the treatment and prevention of problem gambling; and support for amateur athletes. Each year profits from OLG’s operations also support host communities, Ontario First Nations, lottery retailers and local charities across the province.

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SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – There are two weeks left to claim a $100,000 ENCORE prize from the Wednesday, October 25, 2023 LOTTO 6/49 draw. The winning selection was 7 – 3 – 8 – 0 – 2 – 2 – 3, and the winning ticket was sold in Parry Sound.

Players must match the last six of the seven ENCORE numbers in exact order to win the $100,000 prize. Players have one year from the draw date to claim their prize.

OLG makes sure the right prizes are paid to the right people every time.

Our prize claim verification ensures that prize ownership and eligibility is confirmed before a prize is paid. If you believe you bought the winning ticket, or perhaps lost it, please be prepared to provide specific details–including where and when your ticket was purchased–when calling OLG Customer Care at 1-800-387-0098.

OLG offers players several convenient ways to check lottery tickets:

• Scan your ticket using the OLG App.
• Check the winning numbers on OLG.ca or sign up to have the winning numbers emailed to you.
• Call the OLG WIN! Line at 1-866-891-8946.
• Visit a lottery retail location and use the self-serve ticket checker or hand your ticket to the retailer.

So that you don’t forget to claim your lottery prize, OLG asks you to:

• Sign your ticket right after it’s purchased.
• Keep the ticket in a safe and memorable location until draw time.
• Check the ticket as soon as the draw is complete; or
• Never lose a ticket when making your lottery purchase on OLG.ca – and receive email notification if your ticket has won a prize.

Information about unclaimed tickets can be found on the OLG.ca Unclaimed Tickets page.

OLG is a crown agency that contributes to a better Ontario by delivering great entertainment experiences for our customers. Acting in a socially responsible way, OLG conducts and manages land-based gaming facilities; the sale of province-wide lottery games; Internet gaming; and the delivery of bingo and other electronic gaming products at Charitable Gaming Centres.  OLG is also helping support the horse racing industry in Ontario.  Since 1975, OLG has generated approximately $59 billion for the people and Province of Ontario to support key government priorities like health care; the treatment and prevention of problem gambling; and support for amateur athletes.  Each year profits from OLG’s operations also support host communities, Ontario First Nations, lottery retailers and local charities across the province.

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TORONTO, ON – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is thrilled to be selected to host the 2025 North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (“NASPL”) Annual Conference and Trade Show in beautiful Niagara Falls, Ontario.

The 2025 NASPL Annual Conference and Trade Show will run from September 9-12, 2025. The conference brings people together from the United States, Canada, and around the world, with a focus on education, networking, and the advancement of the sector.

“We are excited to host the NASPL conference in 2025 — the same year OLG celebrates its 50^th anniversary of delivering fun and excitement to Ontarians,” said Duncan Hannay, President and CEO of OLG. “Over the last 50 years, the lottery industry in North America has changed significantly and we’re proud to be part of an event that will explore the opportunities that lie ahead for lottery in the next 50 years and beyond”.

OLG is working with NASPL as they put together an agenda of speakers and panels for the 2025 conference that will look towards the future of lottery. Topics will include challenges and opportunities presented by Artificial Intelligence, the importance of strong cybersecurity, and strategies to attract new audiences.  

“With membership representing 53 lottery organizations across North America, NASPL serves as a platform for sharing exclusive research and data, standards and best practices, and networking and learning opportunities,” said David Gale, NASPL’s Executive Director. “Our annual conference is central to that purpose. This year, we are also excited to bring back our annual trade show, featuring the vendor community and Associate Member partners who are vital contributors to our mission. We are delighted to bring this premiere industry event to Niagara Falls, Canada, in 2025.”

For more information about NASPL and the annual conference, visit https://www.naspl.org.

OLG is a crown agency that contributes to a better Ontario by delivering great entertainment experiences for our customers. Acting in a socially responsible way, OLG conducts and manages land-based gaming facilities; the sale of province-wide lottery games; Internet gaming; and the delivery of bingo and other electronic gaming products at Charitable Gaming Centres. OLG is also helping support the horse racing industry in Ontario. Since 1975, OLG has generated approximately $59 billion to the people and Province of Ontario to support key government priorities like health care; the treatment and prevention of problem gambling; and support for amateur athletes. Each year profits from OLG’s operations also support host communities, Ontario First Nations, lottery retailers and local charities across the province.

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