Chatham-Kent officials are celebrating over $1.6 million in annual contributions from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG).
The municipality announced on Monday that it has received $1,652,698 in total distributions from OLG for hosting Cascades Casino in Chatham over the last year. The funds are received quarterly throughout the fiscal year.
Since 2001, the municipality has received $17,799,465 in payments for hosting the former Dresden Slots and the current Cascades Casino.
“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 in a news release.
The funds are used to offset the costs of all municipally delivered services, as well as support community groups, events, public art, community initiatives, and fund municipal grants.
