Ever wonder where the money goes? OLG generates $3.7* billion annually in economic activity in Ontario.
includes provincial investment in:
- Gaming proceeds distributed through the Ontario Trillium Foundation to local and provincial charities $105 million
- Support for amateur athletes through the Quest for Gold program $10 million
- Hospitals, health related programs and other provincial priorities $1.7 billion
includes:
- Partnering in the education, research, prevention and treatment of problem gambling $44 million
- Sponsorship of community and local music events $1.2 million
- Proceeds from Electronic Bingo to participating local charities $7.3 million
includes:
- Goods and services purchased from local Ontario businesses $142 million
- Payroll for 7,700 employees at OLG Facilities $406 million
- Payroll for 11,400 employees at OLG's Resort Casino Partners $537 million
- Payments to municipalities that host OLG gaming facilities $115 million
- Payments to Ontario's horse racing industry $336 million
In addition, OLG awarded over $1.6 billion in prizes last year to our players.
*based on the period April 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008
OLG Lotteries
OLG Slots and Casinos
Resort Casinos
Ontario Trillium Foundation