City of Peterborough Releases OLG Gaming Revenue Spending

The City of Peterborough has released its funding recipients from revenue by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation as the host community for Shorelines Casino Peterborough.

Since the gaming site opened in October 2018, the City of Peterborough has received $16,524,145. File Photo.

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation revenues totaled $2,717,827 for the 2024/2025 fiscal year.

Examples of how the funding was directed to benefit the community in 2025 include:

• $880,900 toward police equipment needs, including replacing vehicles 

• $500,000 for planting trees 

• $500,000 toward the City’s commitment of providing $4 million to the Canadian Canoe Museum’s capital campaign for its new facility 

• $473,000 for Fairhaven long-term care facility’s capital funding 

• $155,000 for improvements to parks 

• $89,100 for public art 

• $75,000 for sport tourism activities 

“Being a casino host community allows us to reinvest OLG revenue in areas where it will enhance the quality of life for residents and help our city grow. Thank you to the provincial government and OLG for being a strong partner through these significant investments in community infrastructure,” said Mayor Jeff Leal.

“OLG is proud to be a vital part of the City of Peterborough,” said Kathleen Devine, OLG’s Senior Municipal Relations Manager. “For the last 50 years, since the organization’s start in 1975, 100 per cent of OLG profits are reinvested in Ontario to support provincial priorities.  From critical infrastructure to important local programs, to community festivals, OLG’s profits are hard at work in the City of Peterborough and all across our province to build stronger communities. We also appreciate the contribution of gaming employees at Shorelines Casino Peterborough who are making life in Peterborough that much better. When you play at an Ontario casino, you play for Ontario.”

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OLG Issues Second-Quarter Gaming Revenue Payment to Peterborough of $716,653

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has made their second quarter payment totaling $716,653 to the City of Peterborough for hosting Shorelines Casino Peterborough.

Since 1994, host communities have received more than $2.3 billion in non-tax gaming revenue. File Photo.

The quarter was from July 1 to Sept. 30.

During OLG’s fiscal year (April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2026), Peterborough has received $1,428,934. Since the gaming site opened in October 2018, Peterborough has amassed $16,524,145 according to a press release.

These payments to host communities are based on a formula consistently applied across all gaming sites in Ontario using a graduated scale of gaming revenue at the hosted site as stated in a press release. 

“Peterborough is able to offer local programs and improve the quality of life of our residents through the economic activity generated through revenue from Shorelines Casino Peterborough,” said Dave Smith, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP. “The people of Ontario benefit from OLG’s gaming revenues as 100 per cent of OLG profits are reinvested in the province to support provincial priorities.”

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OLG Makes First-Quarter Payment of Over $712,000 to The City of Peterborough

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has made its first-quarter payment of $712,281 to the City of Peterborough for hosting Shorelines Casino Peterborough, announced on Wednesday.

Since 1994, host communities have received more than $2.3 billion in non-tax gaming revenue. File Photo.

The first quarter ran from April 1 to June 30. Peterborough has received $15,807,492 since the Shorelines opened in October 2018.

These payments to host communities are based on a formula consistently applied across all gaming sites in Ontario using a graduated scale of gaming revenue at the hosted site as stated in a press release. 

“OLG is a strong partner that provides substantial benefits to Peterborough,” said Dave Smith, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP. “In addition to the jobs at Shorelines Casino Peterborough, important investments in our local community are made possible through OLG’s sharing of casino revenue.”

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OLG Issues Fourth-Quarter Gaming Revenue Payment to Peterborough of $587,121

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has made their fourth-quarter payment totalling $587,121 to the City of Peterborough for hosting Shorelines Casino Peterborough announced on Wednesday morning.

Since 1994, host communities have received more than $2.2 billion in non-tax gaming revenue. File Photo.

The quarter was from Jan. 1 to March 31.

During OLG’s fiscal year (April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025), Peterborough has received $2,717,827. Since the gaming site opened in October 2018, Peterborough has amassed $15,095,211 according to a press release.

These payments to host communities are based on a formula consistently applied across all gaming sites in Ontario using a graduated scale of gaming revenue at the hosted site as stated in a press release. 

“Shorelines Casino Peterborough strengthens our community through sharing gaming revenue that supports local priorities and programs,” said Dave Smith, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP. “In addition to job creation and community support, the Municipality Contribution Agreement with OLG delivers substantial benefits to the people of Peterborough.”

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OLG Issues Third-Quarter Gaming Revenue Payment to Peterborough of $664,043

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has made their third quarter payment totalling $664,043 to the City of Peterborough for hosting Shorelines Casino Peterborough announced on Friday morning.

Since 1994, host communities have received more than $2.2 billion in non-tax gaming revenue. File Photo.

The quarter was from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31.

During OLG’s fiscal year (April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025), Peterborough has received $2,130,706. Since the gaming site opened in October 2018, Peterborough has amassed $14,508,090 according to a press release.

These payments to host communities are based on a formula consistently applied across all gaming sites in Ontario using a graduated scale of gaming revenue at the hosted site as stated in a press release. 

“OLG’s Municipality Contribution Agreement payments help pave the way for Peterborough to build critical infrastructure and fund important programs that make a real difference for residents,” said Dave Smith, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP. “Shorelines Casino Peterborough supports numerous jobs and generates a great deal of economic activity that, in turn, improves the well-being of our local community.”

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OLG Makes Fourth-Quarter Payment of Over $670,000 to The City of Peterborough

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has made its fourth quarter payment of $678,417 to the City of Peterborough for hosting Shorelines Casino Peterborough, announced on Friday.

Since 1994, host communities have received more than $2 billion in non-tax gaming revenue. File Photo.

During OLG’s fiscal year (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024), Peterborough has received $2,973,019. Since the gaming site opened in October 2018, Peterborough has received $12,377,384.

These payments to the host communities are based on a formula consistently applied across all gaming sites in Ontario using a graduated scale of gaming revenue at the hosted site according to a press release.

“For decades, profits from gaming have been an important source of funding for Ontario communities, helping to deliver vital services and making a real difference for gaming host municipalities,” said Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance. “This is one of the many different ways Ontario continues to create good-paying, local jobs that play a critical role in supporting our economy, while ensuring a socially responsible gaming environment for people to enjoy.”

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OLG Issues Third-Quarter Gaming Revenue Payment to Peterborough of $700,000

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has made their third quarter payment totalling $704,652 to the City of Peterborough for hosting Shorelines Casino Peterborough announced on Friday morning.

Since 1994, host communities have received more than $2 billion in non-tax gaming revenue. File Photo.

The quarter was from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31.

During OLG’s fiscal year (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024), Peterborough has received $2,294,602. Since the gaming site opened in October 2018, Peterborough has amassed $11,698,967 according to a press release.

These payments to host communities are based on a formula consistently applied across all gaming sites in Ontario using a graduated scale of gaming revenue at the hosted site as stated in a press release. 

“OLG continues to provide Municipality Contribution Agreement payments to gaming host communities for vital programs and services that benefit all Ontarians,” ssaid Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance. “Land-based casinos offer good, local jobs and play an important role in supporting strong, vibrant communities for families to live, work and play.”

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OLG Issues Second-Quarter Gaming Revenue Payment to Peterborough of $800,000

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has made their second quarter payment totalling $800,021 to the City of Peterborough for hosting Shorelines Casino Peterborough announced on Wednesday morning.

Since 1994, host communities have received more than $2 billion in non-tax gaming revenue.. File Photo.

The quarter was from July 1 to Sept. 30.

During OLG’s fiscal year from Apr. 1 to Mar. 31, 2024, Peterborough has received $1,589,950. Since Shoreline’s opening in October 2018, the city has amassed $10,994,315.

These payments to host communities are based on a formula consistently applied across all gaming sites in Ontario using a graduated scale of gaming revenue at the hosted site according to a press release. 

“OLG continues to be a proud partner in hosting gaming communities,” said Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance.  “Municipality Contribution Agreement payments help these municipalities fund priorities such as community infrastructure, parks and recreation and local health care facilities, benefiting families and local residents.”

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OLG Makes First-Quarter Payment of Over $780,000 to The City of Peterborough

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has made its first quarter payment of $789,929 to the City of Peterborough for hosting Shorelines Casino Peterborough, announced on Wednesday.

Since 1994, host communities have received more than $2 billion in non-tax gaming revenue. File Photo.

The first quarter ran from April 1 to June 30. Peterborough has received $10,194,294 since the Shorelines opened in October 2018.

These payments to host communities are based on a formula consistently applied across all gaming sites in Ontario using a graduated scale of gaming revenue at the hosted site as stated in a press release. 

“Host communities support important community programs and services and strengthen their local infrastructure with these gaming revenues,” said Peter Bethlenfalvy, minister of finance. “These financial supports help fund the vital programs and services that residents can depend on for their future.”

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OLG Makes Gaming Revenue Payment to City of Peterborough

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) announced Thursday that the City of Peterborough will receive non-tax gaming revenue payment of $571,586 for hosting Shorelines Casino Peterborough.

Shorelines Casino. Photo by Angela O’Grady.

Since October 2018, the City of Peterborough has received almost $5.5 million in non-tax gaming revenue.

“We are pleased that land-based casinos have reopened safely and are contributing to our local economy again,” said Dave Smith, MPP for Peterborough-Kawartha. “The City of Peterborough continues to benefit from significant revenue from its Municipality Contribution Agreement. This capital enables the city to invest in affordable housing and critical infrastructure as we build a foundation for recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.”

OLG makes payments to host municipalities under the Municipality Contribution Agreements, using a prescribed formula consistently applied across all sites in Ontario that is based on a graduated scale of gaming revenue at the hosted site or sites.

Under the province's reopening framework, gaming sites were able to resume operations beginning on July 16, 2021. Casino re-opening dates were determined by each service provider in consultation with OLG, depending on their readiness and ability to operate under the mandatory restrictions. All gaming sites in Ontario resumed operations by August 16, 2021.

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