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City of Brantford has “re-invested” almost $109 million in OLG funds to city organizations

BRANTFORD, ON- The City of Brantford, home to the Brantford Casino, has received almost $109 million in gaming revenue from the  Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG)  that has been “re-invested in not-for-profit organizations in the city. As of November, the city announced it has received almost $109 million dollars in total gaming revenue payments from OLG as a host community, including $4,818,867 in Fiscal Year 2024 – 2025. The funds were re-invesed to not-for-profit organizations administered by the Brant…

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