Town of Hanover casino revenue surpasses $25 million
The Town of Hanover has received over $25 million in revenue from the Playtime Casino Hanover since its opening in 2001, with a recent payment of $278,809.Summary
The Town of Hanover’s revenue from the Playtime Casino Hanover has exceeded $25 million since the facility opened in February 2001. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) announced a third-quarter payment of $278,809 to the town, bringing the total for the 2025-26 fiscal year to $977,689. Mayor Sue Paterson highlighted the town’s strong partnership with OLG, noting that the funding has been consistently used for capital infrastructure projects, including road reconstruction, the Civic Theatre, and various equipment purchases. The casino, initially operated by OLG and now by Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Limited, has undergone expansions and renovations over the years, currently offering 289 slot machines and 18 electronic table games. OLG’s revenue sharing program has provided nearly $2.4 billion to host communities across Ontario since 1994, with 100% of OLG profits reinvested back into the province.
(Source：The Sun Times)