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Windsor and Chatham issues OLG gaming revenue [Video]

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) made second quarter payments to Windsor and Chatham.

From July 1 – Sept.30, the revenue to the City of Windsor totals $2,401,974 for hosting Caesars Windsor.

So far, during OLG’s fiscal year April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025, Windsor has received $5,454,233. Since the gaming site opened in May 1994, Windsor has received $97,772,007.

Chatham-Kent has received $881,071. Since the gaming site opened in April 2001, Chatham-Kent has received $18,680,536.

These payments to host communities are based on a formula consistently applied across all gaming 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 …

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