Starlight Casino Point Edward.  Photo by Blackburn Media.Starlight Casino Point Edward. Photo by Blackburn Media.
Sarnia

Yearly revenue payments relatively low for area casinos

OLG casino payments in Point Edward and Sarnia were relatively low this fiscal year.

Point Edward brought in just over $1.7 million between April 1, 2022 and March 31 of this year for hosting Starlight Casino. Since the site opened in 2000, the village has received over $50.4 million, or roughly $2.2 million per year.

Sarnia received $431,865 for hosting Gateway Casinos at Hiawatha this fiscal year. Since the site opened in 1999, the city has received $27,243,517.

Point Edward recently received its fourth quarter payment of $414,744 and Sarnia received its latest payment of $108,621.

Meanwhile, both gaming facilities remain closed following a cyber-security incident over the weekend.

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