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OLG Gives Back

Ever wonder where the money goes? OLG generates $3.8* billion annually in economic activity in Ontario.

contribution to the province $1.8 billion

includes provincial investment in:

  • Gaming proceeds distributed through the Ontario Trillium Foundation to local and provincial charities $110 million
  • Support for amateur athletes through the Quest for Gold program $10 million
  • Hospitals, health related programs and other provincial priorities $1.8 billion

corporate responsibility $53 million

includes:

  • Partnering in the education, research, prevention and treatment of problem gambling $49 million
  • Sponsorship of community and local music events $1.4 million
  • Proceeds from Bingo to participating local charities $6.5 million



support for local economies $1.8 billion

includes:

  • Goods and services purchased from local and area businesses to support OLG gaming facilities $136 million
  • Payroll for 7,700 employees at OLG Facilities $417 million
  • Payroll for 11,500 employees at OLG's Resort Casino Partners $524 million
  • Payments to municipalities that host OLG gaming facilities $119 million
  • Payments to Ontario's horse racing industry $340 million

In addition, OLG awarded over $1.6 billion in lottery prizes to our players.

*based on the period April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2009

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