Niagara Falls Receives OLG Payment

Thursday, 17 April 2025 13:02

By Geoff Waterfield

The over $3.7-million is for hosting Fallsview Casino resort and Casino Niagara

Over $3.7-million has been paid to the City of Niagara Falls for hosting Fallsview Casino resort and Casino Niagara.

It's a 4th quarter payment from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, for January to March.

During OLG's fiscal year of April 2024 to last month, Niagara Falls received over $18-million.

The payments to host communities are based on a graduated scale of gaming revenue.

The government says the money is meant for economic development including infrastructure and job creation.

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