The 'Starlight Casino' logo, the new name of the Point Edward Casino, welcomes patrons entering the renovated facility. December 29, 2017. (Photo by Colin Gowdy, Blackburn News)The 'Starlight Casino' logo, the new name of the Point Edward Casino, welcomes patrons entering the renovated facility. December 29, 2017. (Photo by Colin Gowdy, Blackburn News)
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Point Edward Receives Latest Gaming Payment

By Stephanie Chaves
January 19, 2018 - 5:03pm

Over the last 18 years, the Village of Point Edward has received over $42-million from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG).

A cheque has been received for the period from October to December 2017.

OLG issued a third quarter payment Friday of $556,420 to the municipality for hosting Gateway Casinos.

In June the new owner-operator announced a $26-million renovation to rebrand the gaming facility as a "Starlight Casino."

It's expected work will be completed by late spring and will including a new family-friendly restaurant and enhanced gaming floor.

The waterfront casino opened in April 2000.

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