Slots staying, new deal for town
Not only are the slots going to remain at Georgian Downs, but the town could actually receive increased revenue.
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Gaming site paying big dividends
Ford and Chicago mayor both want a casino, Feb. 16
Paul Godfrey talks casinos during visit to Brantford
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation chairman Paul Godfrey says Brantford has a strong casino that will retain its base of gamers as the provincial agency seeks to expand gambling revenues across Ontario.
Community Health Impacts of a Casino in Toronto: Board of Health Report
In its 2012 report Modernizing Lottery and Gaming in Ontario: Strategic Business Review, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) stated its intention to establish a new casino gaming venue in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Two of the zones identified for potential casino sites include lands in the City of Toronto.
Prime real estate for casino has conditional offer
If you’re in the gaming business, now is the time to start looking around for potential casino sites.
Letter to the Toronto Star Editor
This week’s Ipsos-Reid poll showing 52 percent of Torontonians would vote in favour of a casino adds an interesting perspective to this discussion.
Expanding the modernization dialogue
To help engage and inform Ontarians, OLG has launched @Modern_OLG – a Twitter account that will provide the latest updates about the modernization process. In addition, through @RodPhillipsOLG, OLG’s president and CEO, Rod Phillips will also be tweeting his thoughts on modernization, as well as on OLG’s Responsible Gambling initiatives, and other important topics.
A real discussion on casinos is needed
As local media reports have indicated, recent decisions from Queen’s Park have provided renewed interest across Ontario related to gaming facilities.
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), the provincial agency responsible for the regulation of gaming, has initiated a new modernization plan aimed at maximizing revenue for the provincial government by placing new facilities in areas of greatest customer demand.
Toronto Casino Social Contract
City Council’s Executive Committee directed the City Manager to give consideration to the establishment of a signed “social contract” between the City of Toronto and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), should Council decide to proceed with the establishment of a new casino in Toronto.
Bingo Centre Partnerships a Vital Part of Charitable Funding
Across Ontario, local charities rely on charitable bingo and gaming centres as an important source of funds for the services they provide to their communities.
Brockville joins casino fight
Brockville is backing Gananoque and the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands in their fight to keep the local casino.
Building an innovative and modern lottery industry
Today, OLG began the process of pre-qualifying service providers for the day-to-day operations of lottery in Ontario. This is the next step forward in modernizing the province’s lottery industry.
BACKGROUNDER- LOTTERY REQUEST FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION
OLG has initiated the next phase of the procurement process to modernize the lottery in Ontario by issuing a Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ). The RFPQ will allow OLG to pre-qualify service providers for the day-to-day operation of lottery in Ontario. Interested service providers must respond to the RFPQ by April 4, 2013. The RFPQ is […]
SUMMARY OF LOTTERY REQUEST FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION (RFPQ)
Summary of Lottery Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ)
Barrie listens to casino debate tonight
The Downtown Barrie BIA would welcome a casino – if it’s small and would compliment a hotel/convention centre, says BIA managing director Craig Stevens.
Thursday night, Stevens will be at a special meeting to hear OLG officials talk about the next phase of modernizing the gambling industry.
Casino question a gamble
The city wants to know if it’s time to hold ‘em or fold ‘em.
Mayor vows to ‘do anything’ to keep casino in Gananoque
Erika Demchuk, mayor of Gananoque, knows that the future of her community’s casino is really out of her hands.
And while she didn’t support a passed motion this week to begin negotiations with a high-powered lobby group in an effort to help gather support to keep the OLG Thousand Islands Charity Casino in Gananoque, she said she’ll do all she can to keep the facility right where it is rather than in rival Kingston.
Board of Health Report (December 3, 2012) – Health and Social Impacts of Gambling
In 2010, the Ontario Government provided direction to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) to modernize commercial and charitable gaming in Ontario. The OLG identified different gaming zones within the province and asked municipalities within these zones to express their interest in being a host community to a casino. Hamilton currently offers gaming opportunities and is considering the expansion of these opportunities. Expansion of gambling can have a diverse impact on communities.
Bundling Gaming Zones Will Lead To Greater Efficiencies In Ontario’s Gaming System
OLG today announced it has grouped eight previously announced Gaming Zones into two Gaming Bundles and is asking interested service providers to demonstrate their ability to operate multiple facilities in Eastern and Northern Ontario. The announcement of the new Gaming Bundles was included in the launch of three separate Requests for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ), one for the Gaming Zone in the Ottawa area, and one for each of the two bundled areas.
BACKGROUNDER – GAMING REQUEST FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION
OLG initiated the next phase of the procurement process to modernize gaming in Ontario by issuing Requests for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) for Gaming Zones, some of which have been grouped into Gaming Bundles, in three geographic regions of Ontario. Specifically, three RFPQs were issued — one for the Ottawa Area and one each for Gaming Bundles […]
SUMMARY OF GAMING REQUESTS FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION (RFPQ)
Summary of RFPQ Ottawa Area Summary of RFPQ Ontario East Summary of RFPQ Ontario North
New agreement a huge boon to Ajacians
As long there are slot machines in Ajax, the cash will continue to flow to the Town in a new revenue-sharing deal with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation.
Wasaga to Ask for Casino
Wasaga Beach councillors think the town should welcome a 300 slot gaming facility.
The Health Impacts of Gambling Expansion in Toronto: Board of Health Report
In March 2012, the Ontario Ministry of Finance approved the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation’s (OLG) report Modernizing Lottery and Gaming in Ontario: Strategic Business Review (referred to as the OLG Report). There are many recommendations in the OLG Report that will result in increased access to gambling in Ontario. The focus of this staff report is on the OLG recommendation to open a casino in Toronto. The OLG will not proceed without municipal support.
Ontario Police Chiefs say no link between gaming facilities and increases in crime
According to new video testimonials from a number ofOntarioPolice Chiefs, there has been no evidence that a casino’s presence increases crime over the two decades that casino gaming has been available in Ontario.
Council gambling on gaming choices
Barrie residents could be flush with choices to comment on a downtown casino
Toronto will benefit if it approves a city casino
If Toronto could extract the right deal from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), revenues from a casino in downtown Toronto could permanently fill Toronto’s structural deficit.
City of Toronto releases reports on new GTA gaming facility
Today, two reports were released by the city of Toronto on the benefits and considerations of an integrated gaming entertainment centre in Toronto.
Casino could earn city $168m a year
City manager Joe Pennachetti says a casino could be the solution to Toronto’s annual budget woes — if it can convince the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation to pay the city a premium for hosting a large-scale development downtown.
Will Richmond Hill toss dice on casino here?
Richmond Hill is exploring the possibility of bringing a casino to town.
Flamboro slots pay city $1.16m
The city’s coffers are more than $1 million richer, courtesy of a payment from OLG.
Town, TLTI working together on casino
Gananoque and the Township of Leeds and Thousand Islands are hoping that by working together with a united front it will help keep the Thousand Islands OLG Charity Casino here.
Casino vote passes, but process questioned
Ottawa city council voted in favour of signalling to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation its interest in a casino, but many councillors expressed frustration with OLG and the rules it has established for the process.
News release: Council expresses interest in new gaming facility
The City of Ottawa today signalled its interest to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) that it supports, in principle, becoming a host city for a gaming entertainment centre.
Electronic games coming
Stafford Bingo Country will be getting a 21st-century facelift some time in early 2013, as the venerable gaming establishment gets set to move to an “e-gaming” model of play.
Revitalized bingo centres to feature electronic versions of popular games
OLG is teaming up with the Ontario Charitable Gaming Association (OCGA) and the Commercial Gaming Association of Ontario (CGAO) to revitalize the charitable bingo and gaming industry in Ontario.
Casino conversation continues
Collingwood council has decided to consult the public on whether the town should host a casino.
Northern Ontario – Zone N5
No existing facility Existing Facility Existing Resort Facility Gaming Offering Flexibility Maximum number of facilities 1 Allowed range of slot machines N/A Allowed range of table games TBD Site Opened N/A Number of Tables N/A Number of Slots N/A Number of Employees (Full-Time and Part-Time) N/A Municipalities Included City of North Bay OLG […]
Northern Ontario – Zone N4
No existing facility Existing Facility Existing Resort Facility Gaming Offering Flexibility Maximum number of facilities 1 Allowed range of slot machines N/A Allowed range of table games TBD Site Opened N/A Number of Tables N/A Number of Slots N/A Number of Employees (Full-Time and Part-Time) N/A Municipalities Included City of Kenora WON Reserve (Kenora Indian […]
Northern Ontario – Zone N3
Existing Facility Existing Resort Facility Gaming Offering Flexibility Maximum number of facilities 1 Allowed range of slot machines Up to 600 Allowed range of table games TBD Site Opened Number of Tables 11 Number of Slots 450 Number of Employees (Full-Time and Part-Time) 311 Municipalities Included City of Thunder Bay OLG in your community […]
Northern Ontario – Zone N2
Existing Facility Existing Resort Facility Gaming Offering Flexibility Maximum number of facilities 1 Allowed range of slot machines Up to 600 Allowed range of table games TBD Site Opened May 1999 Number of Tables 11 Number of Slots 430 Number of Employees (Full-Time and Part-Time) 268 Municipalities Included City of Sault Ste. Marie OLG […]
Northern Ontario – Zone N1
Existing Facility Existing Resort Facility Gaming Offering Flexibility Maximum number of facilities 1 Allowed range of slot machines Up to 600 Allowed range of table games TBD Site Opened November 1999 Number of Tables N/A Number of Slots 406 Number of Employees (Full-Time and Part-Time) 153 Municipalities Included City of Greater Sudbury Unorganized Sudbury District […]
Eastern Ontario – Zone E4
Existing Facility Existing Resort Facility Gaming Offering Flexibility Maximum number of facilities 1 Allowed range of slot machines Up to 2,000 Allowed range of table games TBD Site Opened November 1999 Number of Tables N/A Number of Slots 1,244 Number of Employees (Full-Time and Part-Time) 255 Municipalities Included City of Ottawa United Counties of Prescott […]
Eastern Ontario – Zone E3
Existing Facility Existing Resort Facility Gaming Offering Flexibility Maximum number of facilities 1 Allowed range of slot machines Up to 600 Allowed range of table games TBD Site Opened June 2002 Number of Tables 22 Number of Slots 482 Number of Employees (Full-Time and Part-Time) 426 Municipalities Included City of Kingston Frontenac County (Township of […]
Eastern Ontario – Zone E2
No existing facility Existing Facility Existing Resort Facility Gaming Offering Flexibility Maximum number of facilities N/A Allowed range of slot machines N/A Allowed range of table games TBD Site Opened N/A Number of Tables N/A Number of Slots N/A Number of Employees (Full-Time and Part-Time) N/A Municipalities Included City of Belleville Municipality of Quinte West […]
Eastern Ontario – Zone E1
Existing Facility Existing Resort Facility Gaming Offering Flexibility Maximum number of facilities 1 Allowed range of slot machines Up to 600 Allowed range of table games TBD Site Opened November 1999 Number of Tables N/A Number of Slots 453 Number of Employees (Full-Time and Part-Time) 167 Municipalities Included City of Peterborough Peterborough County (Township of […]
Southwestern Ontario – Zone SW12
Existing Facility Existing Resort Facility Gaming Offering Flexibility Maximum number of facilities 1 Allowed range of slot machines Up to 2,500 Allowed range of table games TBD Site Opened October 2000 Number of Tables N/A Number of Slots 803 Number of Employees (Full-Time and Part-Time) 212 Municipalities Included City of Windsor OLG in your […]
Southwestern Ontario – Zone SW10 and Zone SW11
Existing Facility Existing Resort Facility Gaming Offering Flexibility Maximum number of facilities 1 Allowed range of slot machines Up to 1,750 Allowed range of table games TBD Site Opened October 2000 Number of Tables N/A Number of Slots 803 Number of Employees (Full-Time and Part-Time) 212 Municipalities Included City of Niagara Falls OLG in […]
Southwestern Ontario – Zone SW9
Existing Facility Gaming Offering Flexibility Maximum number of facilities 1 Allowed range of slot machines Up to 1,200 Allowed range of table games TBD Site Opened October 2000 Number of Tables N/A Number of Slots 796 Number of Employees (Full-Time and Part-Time) 221 Municipalities Included City of Hamilton Halton Region (City of Burlington) OLG […]
Southwestern Ontario – Zone SW8
Existing Facility Gaming Offering Flexibility Maximum number of facilities 1 Allowed range of slot machines Up to 600 Allowed range of table games TBD Site Opened April 2000 Number of Tables 21 Number of Slots 450 Number of Employees (Full-Time and Part-Time) 325 Municipalities Included Point Edward Sarnia OLG in your community OLG gaming […]
Southwestern Ontario – Zone SW7
Existing Facility Gaming Offering Flexibility Maximum number of facilities 1 Allowed range of slot machines Up to 300 Allowed range of table games TBD Site Opened February 2001 Number of Tables N/A Number of Slots 196 Number of Employees (Full-Time and Part-Time) 100 Municipalities Included Bruce County (Brockton, South Bruce) Grey County (Hanover, West Grey) […]
Southwestern Ontario – Zone SW6
Existing Facility Gaming Offering Flexibility Maximum number of facilities 1 Allowed range of slot machines Up to 300 Allowed range of table games TBD Site Opened April 2001 Number of Tables N/A Number of Slots 148 Number of Employees (Full-Time and Part-Time) 100 Municipalities Included Chatham-Kent OLG in your community OLG gaming facilities are […]
Southwestern Ontario – Zone SW5
Existing Facility Gaming Offering Flexibility Maximum number of facilities 1 Allowed range of slot machines Up to 300 Allowed range of table games TBD Site Opened August 2000 Number of Tables N/A Number of Slots 123 Number of Employees (Full-Time and Part-Time) 86 Municipalities Included Huron County (Township of Goderich, Township of Ashfield-Colbourne-Wawanosh, Municipality of […]
Southwestern Ontario – Zone SW4
Existing Facility Gaming Offering Flexibility Maximum number of facilities 1 Allowed range of slot machines Up to 1,200 Allowed range of table games TBD Site Opened September 1999 Number of Tables N/A Number of Slots 758 Number of Employees (Full-Time and Part-Time) 299 Municipalities Included City of London Middlesex County (Townships of Middlesex Centre, Thames […]
Southwestern Ontario – Zone SW3
Existing Facility Gaming Offering Flexibility Maximum number of facilities 1 Allowed range of slot machines Up to 300 Allowed range of table games TBD Site Opened June 2001 Number of Tables N/A Number of Slots 236 Number of Employees (Full-Time and Part-Time) 97 Municipalities Included City of Woodstock Oxford County (Townships of East Zorra-Tavistock, South-West […]
Southwestern Ontario – Zone SW2
Existing Facility Gaming Offering Flexibility Maximum number of facilities 1 Allowed range of slot machines Up to 600 Allowed range of table games TBD Site Opened November 1999 Number of Tables 59 Number of Slots 547 Number of Employees (Full-Time and Part-Time) 866 Municipalities Included City of Brantford County of Brant OLG in your […]
Southwestern Ontario – Zone SW1
Existing Facility Gaming Offering Flexibility Maximum number of facilities 1 Allowed range of slot machines Up to 1,200* Allowed range of table games TBD Site Opened December 2003 Number of Tables N/A Number of Slots 252 Number of Employees (Full-Time and Part-Time) 158 Municipalities Included Regional Municipality of Waterloo (Waterloo, Kitchener, Cambridge, Woolwich Township, Wilmot […]
Central Ontario – Zone C8
Existing Facility Gaming Offering Flexibility Maximum number of facilities 1 Allowed range of slot machines N/A Allowed range of table games N/A Site Opened N/A Number of Tables N/A Number of Slots N/A Number of Employees (Full-Time and Part-Time) N/A Municipalities Included The Mississaugas of Scugog Island Reserve OLG in your community OLG gaming […]
Central Ontario – Zone C7
No existing facility Gaming Offering Flexibility Maximum number of facilities 1 Allowed range of slot machines N/A Allowed range of table games TBD Site Opened N/A Number of Tables N/A Number of Slots N/A Number of Employees (Full-Time and Part-Time) N/A Municipalities Included Simcoe County (Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Clearview, Springwater) OLG in your community […]
Central Ontario – Zone C6
Existing Resort Facility Gaming Offering Flexibility Maximum number of facilities 1 Allowed range of slot machines Up to 3,000 Allowed range of table games TBD Site Opened November 2001 Number of Tables N/A Number of Slots 1,009 Number of Employees (Full-Time and Part-Time) 318 Municipalities Included Mnjinkaning Reserve OLG in your community OLG gaming […]
Central Ontario – Zone C5
Existing Facility Gaming Offering Flexibility Maximum number of facilities 1 Allowed range of slot machines Up to 1,200 Allowed range of table games TBD Site Opened November 2001 Number of Tables N/A Number of Slots 975 Number of Employees (Full-Time and Part-Time) 294 Municipalities Included City of Barrie Simcoe County (Town of Innisfil, Township of […]
Central Ontario – Zone C4
Existing Facility Gaming Offering Flexibility Maximum number of facilities 1 Allowed range of slot machines N/A Allowed range of table games TBD Site Opened N/A Number of Tables N/A Number of Slots N/A Number of Employees (Full-Time and Part-Time) N/A Municipalities Included Halton Region (Municipalities of Halton Hills and Milton) OLG in your community […]
Central Ontario – Zone C3
Existing Facility Gaming Offering Flexibility Maximum number of facilities 1 Allowed range of slot machines Up to 1,600* Allowed range of table games TBD Site Opened February 2006 Number of Tables N/A Number of Slots 828 Number of Employees (Full-Time and Part-Time) 338 Municipalities Included Durham Region (Ajax, Pickering, Whitby) * capped at 800 by […]
Central Ontario – Zone C2
Existing Facility Gaming Offering Flexibility Maximum number of facilities 1 Allowed range of slot machines Up to 5,000 Allowed range of table games TBD Site Opened March 2000 Number of Tables N/A Number of Slots 3,010 Number of Employees (Full-Time and Part-Time) 731 Municipalities Included City of Toronto Peel Region (City of Mississauga) York Region […]
City committee signals interest in new casino
Ottawa mayor Jim Watson said he’ll ask city council to signal interest in a new gaming facility, a move that would allow the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation to seek proposals from potential operators.
Watson signals interest in Ottawa casino
Ottawa mayor Jim Watson said he’ll ask city council to signal interest in a new gaming facility, a move that would allow the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation to seek proposals from potential operators.
News release: Mayor Watson proposes clear two-stage process for possible new Ottawa gaming facility
Today, Mayor Jim Watson announced that he will ask City Council to signal its interest in a new Ottawa gaming facility. Ottawa has been identified by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Commission (OLG) as a possible host city as it looks to modernize gaming in the province.
‘One shot’ only for Toronto casino
Toronto will lose out on a “once-in-a-generation” opportunity if it rejects building a new casino and entertainment complex in the city core, OLG chair Paul Godfrey warned Friday.
Response to Hamilton Mayor and Members of Council
On Thursday, September 20, Larry Flynn, Senior Vice President Gaming, OLG, sent a letter to Hamilton Mayor Bob Bratina in response to a question raised during OLG’s presentation to the General Issues Committee of Council.
City has until year’s end
City councillors will not have to make a decision on bringing a casino to town before the end of the year, according to the top official at the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation.
City says yes to casino
North Bay politicians have voted overwhelmingly in favour of allowing a casino in the city.
Casino may take awhile
It could be a year or two before the betting begins in North Bay if council votes Monday in favour of allowing a casino in the city.
Community raises many questions at Vaughan casino meeting
A casino information session last night turned into a shouting match at times as residents and community stakeholders shared their often boisterous and passionate opinions with Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) staff and market research company Pollara.
Communities Line Up For Casinos
Plans to expand casino gambling is on track with communities across the province lining up to host a new casino, says the head of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation.
Promoting Responsible Gambling Awareness
Interactive kiosks are promoting Responsible Gambling awareness at OLG gaming sites across Ontario.
Casino impacts presented at public consultation meeting
Kenora council has already identified concerns residents have with a proposed casino, two including policing and the social ramifications.
Casino Deadline Approaching
It’s crunch time in the process to consider a 300 slot casino for the area.
Whitby council to vote on casino proposal Sept. 10
Now that Ajax has finalized its stance on a potential casino development in the community, Whitby council is ready to make a decision on the matter.
Ajax playing it safe with future casino revenue
Ajax is prudently hedging its bets that 15 per cent of its future casino revenue will be enough to ensure a gaming facility stays in the town.
Carpenter builds case for casino staying put
Ward 4 Coun. Richard Carpenter wants Brantford to be on record as wanting to keep the OLG Casino at its current location.
Council divided over downtown casino
City councillors are united about one thing when it comes to the future of gambling in Hamilton: Flamboro Downs comes first.
Council supports gaming in CK… anywhere
Chatham-Kent council has officially stated its willingness to host a slots/gaming facility within the municipality, but at the August 13 council meeting, stopped short of endorsing Dresden as a potential location.
Report recommends $69-million waterfront development
City council will keep holding on to a report that recommends a $69-million public/private development at its waterfront ‘Gateway’ site, as it waits to see what happens with the casino and former St. Marys Paper site.
Hamilton councillors double down on Flamborough
Councillors have become increasing concerned that the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation are will be seeking bids from potential suitors to establish another gaming facility in the city, or even outside the municipality’s borders.
Quinte West council supports casino
Councilors voted 9-3 in favour of a resolution that confirms the city’s willingness to become a host to a potential OLG gaming facility.
City council supports gaming in Woodstock
City council took its first step in retaining its slots facility under the OLG’s new strategic direction.
POLITICS: City won’t rush casino decision
Mayor Mark Gerretsen says he won’t allow council to be rushed into deciding whether to bring a casino to Kingston and is prepared to tell the province to “back off, you’re pushing too hard.”
Communities rally in bid to save casino
“This is the place for the casino. It was the place they decided it should be and it should stay here,” Gananoque mayor Erika Demchuk announced to the crowd.
Public meeting scheduled for possible North Bay, Ontario casino construction
The City of North Bay, Ontario has scheduled a public meeting August 22 to get residents’ feedback on the possibility of developing a casino in the city.
Ajax tells Province it wants casino expansion
Mayor Steve Parish says Whitby’s demand for Ajax money is galling
Ajax tells Province it wants casino expansion
Mayor Steve Parish says Whitby’s demand for Ajax money is galling
Village wants casino waterfront land
Point Edward Mayor Dick Kirkland has a wish list for the new owners of his village’s waterfront casino.
Kingston, Ontario to hold meeting on possible casino development
The City of Kingston, Ontario announced Tuesday it has scheduled a public meeting August 8 that will include a presentation from Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp…
United front to keep casino
GANANOQUE – Gananoque and the Township of Leeds and Thousand Islands are hoping that by working together with a united front it will help keep the Thousand Islands OLG Charity Casino here.
Support For A Gaming Facility In Kingston
All feedback and comment on this issue will be compiled into a Report to Council that will be presented at a special meeting called no later than September, 2012.
Cash rolls in from casino
Thunder Bay received the first payment of the year of their share of casino revenues.
City’s first-quarter payment nearly $850,000
Brantford’s first-quarter payment from the OLG arrived this week.
Public input on gaming facility heard
Council heard public input at its Monday meeting regarding the potential location of an OLG gaming facility within the city. Several residents had comments to share, for and against the possible casino.
Wasaga offers up 8 potential casino sites
Wasaga Beach has identified eight sites that may be suitable locations for a casino.
Quinte West wants input on casino
Quinte West residents who have opinions about a proposed casino can air them next week during a public meeting on the subject.
Savage collecting casino questions
Clearview Township deputy mayor Alicia Savage is asking council members to provide her with their questions relating to a casino possibly locating in the region.
Council wants public opinion about possible casino
Residents who have opinions about a proposed casino can air them out next week during a public meeting on the subject.
Chamber of Commerce tosses its bet behind Western Fair for new casino
The London Chamber of Commerce is hoping it threw a winning bet behind the Western Fair District in the race for expanded gaming services.
BACKGROUNDER – MODERNIZING LOTTERIES IN ONTARIO
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) plans to engage regulated private-sector providers to expand and possibly operate lottery in Ontario. The process will begin with a multi-stage, competitive and transparent procurement process that includes a Request for Information (RFI) followed by a Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) and a Request for Proposal (RFP). Purpose […]
SUMMARY OF LOTTERY RFI
Summary of Lottery RFI
A Mississauga Casino – Potential Implications
OLG has identified Gaming Zones across the province where new gaming facilities could be permitted. Several GTA municipalities, including Mississauga, have been identified as potential gaming zones.
Identified GTA municipalities are now grappling with whether or not they support a casino and are looking for more information about the real impacts, both positive and negative.
TICKET WORTH $100,000 UNCLAIMED IN TORONTO
Sault Ste. Marie – Time is running out to claim a second prize worth $100,000 for an ENCORE – LOTTO 6/49 ticket sold one year ago in Toronto. Players have one year from the original draw date to claim their prize. The winning numbers for the Saturday, June 11, 2011, ENCORE – LOTTO 6/49 draw […]
SUMMARY OF GAMING RFI
Summary of Gaming RFI
5 building blocks of a Toronto casino
Plans for a mega-casino on Toronto’s waterfront have been touted by Ontario Lottery and Gaming Commission officials, but the project still has to clear many political hurdles before the first roulette wheel can be spun.
BACKGROUNDER – WHY GAMING IS IMPORTANT TO ONTARIO
• Since 1975, OLG has generated more than $34 billion for the benefit of the Province of Ontario. • In fiscal 2011, OLG operations generated $3.7 billion in total economic activity in Ontario. Contribution to the Province – just under $2.0 billion • $1.8 billion – Funding for hospitals, health-related programs and other provincial priorities […]
BACKGROUNDER – SLOTS-AT-RACETRACK PROGRAM
In “Modernizing Lottery and Gaming in Ontario”, a report delivered to the Minister of Finance, OLG outlined a proposal to transform lottery and gaming in Ontario to modernize the system and create jobs. By modernizing lottery and gaming, in addition to initiatives currently underway, in 2017, OLG will contribute an additional $1.3 billion annually to […]
BACKGROUNDER – MUNICIPAL STAKEHOLDERS
In “Modernizing Lottery and Gaming in Ontario”, a report delivered to the Minister of Finance, OLG outlined a proposal to transform lottery and gaming in Ontario to modernize the system and create jobs. By modernizing lottery and gaming, including initiatives already underway, in 2017, OLG will contribute an additional $1.3 billion annually to key public […]
BACKGROUNDER – LOTTERY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
In “Modernizing Lottery and Gaming in Ontario”, a report delivered to the Minister of Finance, OLG outlined a proposal to transform lottery and gaming in Ontario to modernize the system and create jobs. By modernizing lottery and gaming, including initiatives already underway, in 2017, OLG will contribute an additional $1.3 billion annually to key public […]
BACKGROUNDER – LAND-BASED GAMING IMPROVEMENT
In “Modernizing Lottery and Gaming in Ontario”, a report delivered to the Minister of Finance, OLG outlined a proposal to modernize gaming in Ontario to modernize the system and create jobs. By modernizing lottery and gaming and including initiatives already underway, in 2017 OLG will contribute an additional $1.3 billion annually to key public priorities; […]
BACKGROUNDER – CANADIAN GAMING
In “Modernizing Lottery and Gaming in Ontario”, a report delivered to the Minister of Finance, OLG outlined a proposal to transform lottery and gaming in Ontario to modernize the system and create jobs. By modernizing lottery and gaming, in addition to initiatives currently underway, in 2017, OLG will contribute an additional $1.3 billion annually to […]