Released on September 14, 2017
More than 900 groups and organizations across the province are benefitting from the latest quarterly payments totalling more than $2.3 million made by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) through the charitable gaming grant program.“Charitable gaming grants continue to enhance the fundraising efforts of groups and organizations that are making a difference in communities across our province,” Minister responsible for SLGA Gene Makowsky said. “As a government, we’re pleased to provide dollars that help minor sports programs, service clubs, health care foundations and many other worthwhile volunteer-based activities.”
Among the grants provided by SLGA this quarter: North Battleford and surrounding area received $146,624; Yorkton and surrounding area: $110,250; Humboldt and surrounding area: $109,180; Moose Jaw and surrounding area: $86,422; and Weyburn/Estevan and surrounding area: $59,657.
The charitable gaming grant program provides a grant equal to 25 per cent of the net revenues that groups and organization fundraise through licensed bingos, raffles, breakopen tickets, Texas Hold em poker and Monte Carlo events.
The grants are automatically calculated and paid by SLGA using the financial reports submitted by the groups.
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For more information, contact:
David Morris
Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority
Regina
Phone: 306-787-1721
Email: dmorris@slga.gov.sk.ca