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.
Fiscal 2026’s Municipality Contribution Agreement (MCA) payment is $1,839,337 and since opening on April 18, 2001, the total received is $21,382,260. 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 truly values being a long-standing partner in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent and to communities across Ontario. Every dollar of OLG’s profit is returned to Ontario to support the things people care about most, like critical infrastructure, local initiatives, and community events. Those dollars are making a difference here in Chatham-Kent. The impact wouldn’t be possible without the great team at Cascades Casino Chatham Kent, whose work supports both the local economy and community well-being. When you play at an Ontario casino, you play for Ontario,” said Kathleen Devine, OLG’s Senior Municipal Relations Manager.
“OLG revenue continues to play an important role in strengthening our community,” said Mayor Darrin Canniff. “These funds help us invest in the services, programs and local initiatives that residents rely on every day. Through programs like Together CK, we’re able to support events, community projects and grassroots organizations that bring people together, enhance quality of life, and contribute to the vibrancy of Chatham-Kent.”
The annual Together CK grant program consists of Significant Events, Community Events, and Community Projects. The funds distributed by the program encourage widespread community improvements and engagement. Over the course of the 25 years since the inception of this program, Together CK has supported 443 events and 548 projects in Chatham-Kent that build community culture and connections.
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For more Information contact:
Eric Labadie
Manager, Corporate Communications
Municipality of Chatham-Kent
519-360-1998 x 2039
ericl@chatham-kent.ca
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