SASKATCHEWAN COMMUNITIES RECEIVE $1.7 MILLION IN GAMING GRANTS

The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) has distributed approximately $1.7 million in charitable gaming grants to more than 700 groups and organizations across the province.

"The people of Saskatchewan benefit from the efforts of our community volunteers whether it's the local baseball coach who teaches the game to a child or the service club member who helps raise funds in support of a new community facility," Minister responsible for SLGA Donna Harpauer said. "Our government is pleased to show our support for these volunteers by providing their groups and organizations with charitable gaming grants."

Among the grants provided by SLGA this quarter: Melville and surrounding area received $103,792; North Battleford and surrounding area, $96,420; Weyburn and surrounding area, $72,260; Humboldt and surrounding area, $63,409; and Swift Current and surrounding area, $34,758.

The charitable gaming grant program supports groups and organizations that conduct charitable gaming including licensed bingos, raffles, breakopen tickets, Texas Hold'em poker and Monte Carlo events. Groups and organizations receive a grant equal to 25 per cent of the net revenues raised from these activities.

Groups that conduct licensed charitable gaming activities and events do not have to apply for the charitable gaming grant. Charitable gaming reports submitted by the groups are used by SLGA to calculate grants, which are paid out each quarter.

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For more information, contact:

David Morris
SLGA
Regina
Phone: 306-787-1721