The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is pleased to acknowledge the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation’s (OLG) annual contribution to the Municipality from the operation of Gateway’s Cascades Casino Chatham.
This year’s official 2024 installment is $1,652,698 and the since opening in April 2001, the total received is an astounding $17,799,465.
Each year, these funds help offset the costs of all municipally delivered services, as well as fund municipal grants, support for community groups, events, public art, and community initiatives.
OLG is proud to be a vital part of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent,” said Kathleen Devine, OLG’s Senior Municipal Relations Manager. “Each and every year, 100 per cent of OLG profits are reinvested in Ontario to support provincial priorities. From critical infrastructure to important local programs, to community festivals, OLG’s profits are hard at work in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent and all across our province to build stronger communities. We also appreciate the contribution of gaming site employees at Cascades Casinos Chatham who are making these communities that much better. When you play at an Ontario casino, you play for Ontario,” said Devine.
“I’m continuously blown away by the funds that we receive through our partnership with OLG. These funds represent a significant investment in our community and help fund many of the great things we’re seeing come to fruition throughout CK,” said Mayor Darrin Canniff. “I want to thank OLG for the important role they play in supporting our community. Their contributions continue to have a significant impact on the quality of service we deliver to residents and help promote the growth we continue to see throughout Chatham-Kent.”
The announcement was made during a special ceremony held at the Civic Centre with Citizen volunteer representatives from the Together CK Municipal Grant Program.
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Media Contact:
Eric Labadie
Manager, Corporate Communications
Municipality of Chatham-Kent
519-360-1998 x 2039
ericl@chatham-kent.ca
