The City of Sarnia has received its first non-tax gaming revenue payment from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation for hosting Gateway Casinos - Sarnia.
The city is getting $102,321 for the period from January to the end of March, but the slots only officially reopened at Hiawatha Horse Park on January 30 and were shut down in mid-March due to COVID-19.
The OLG temporarily closed all of its casinos province-wide March 16 acting on the advice of public health authorities.
"This fourth-quarter payment comes at a vital time as all levels of government work together to support people and employers during the COVID-19 pandemic," said Sarnia-Lambton MPP Bob Bailey.
Point Edward is getting $439,565 for the same quarter for hosting Gateway Casinos - Point Edward.
The OLG expects the July 2020 payment will also be impacted by the COVID-19 closure.
There are 24 gaming facilities in Ontario, including sites in Sarnia, Point Edward, Chatham, Windsor, and London.
