C-K receives funds from OLG for Dresden Slots
With the OLG slots Chatham Kent received over $173,212 from the Ontario Lottery and gaming Corporation for hosting the OLG Slots at Dresden Raceway. OLG also stated the industry is changing in a way that it will increase revenue for the province and create jobs while supporting municipalities that host…
Wallaceburg woman wins $50,000 on scratch ticket
Congratulations to Wallaceburg resident Marjorie Genyn who won $50,000 with INSTANT $100,000 PER YEAR FOR LIFE (Game #1698). “I feel great!!!” said Marjorie while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to claim her prize. The 74-year old mother of four has played the lottery for 20 years and she…
Council supports Slots staying in Chatham-Kent
Chatham-Kent Council will be sending a letter to the OLG in support of keeping slot machines in Chatham-Kent. Chatham Counc. Doug Sulman entered a successful motion, stating the $700,000 they receive annually is essential for the community. North Kent Counc. Joe Faas brought up the point to ensure the Slots…
Wallaceburg Resident Wins Big
Media Release Toronto, ON – Wallaceburg resident Margaret Dupcik had the most exhilarating limo ride to Toronto as she was on her way to claim a cheque for $369,267 that she won in the July 6, 2012 LOTTO MAX draw! “I’m very happy,” smiled Margaret, the 41-year old housewife and…
Ontario sets up panel to work with horse racing industry
Ontario is moving forward with consultations to help the horse racing industry transition from the Slots at Racetracks program to a more sustainable, self-sufficient model. The consultations will be led by a panel of three former cabinet ministers — Elmer Buchanan, John Snobelen and John Wilkinson. The panel will: •…
OLG Outlines “Gaming Zones” in a New Release
The Province’s gambling commission has outlined a list of 29 so called “gaming zones” across Ontario. One of these zones includes a stretch of area encompassing Wallaceburg, Dresden, and Chatham. OLG’s website says in this particular zone, there will only be one slots facility allowed with a maximum of 300…
MPP McNaughton’s Motion Irks Mayor Randy Hope
A local politician’s private members bill is aimed at giving the people a voice, but it’s stirring up some controversy. MPP Monte McNaughton introduced his first Private Members bill in provincial legislation yesterday. That bill calls for a mandatory referendum before any new casino development can occur in the province.…
Council to support Dresden Slots and Raceway
Chatham-Kent Council passed a motion made by North Kent Counc. Joe Faas, to show support for the Dresden Slots and Dresden Rceway. Faas wanted administration to work with stakeholders to ensure the SLots and Raceway have a sustainable, profitable and on-going relationship with the OLG. Council showed unanimous support for…
Motion coming forward regarding Dresden Slots
Chatham-Kent Council will meet in regular session tonight at the Civic Centre. One item on the agenda is concerning the Dresden Slots and Raceway. North Kent Counc. Joe Faas is bringing forth a motion directing administaration to work with stakeholders of the Dresden facilities to ensure a profitable and sustainable…
Mayor Hope comments on Dealtown Casino fallout
In the wake of statements by Brian Keenan about scrapping his idea for a “Dealtown Casino” – Mayor Randy Hope explains why Council couldn’t support the proposal. “How does Council support a proposal that has no business plan…. that has no identifiable individuials who are going to operate and run…
Council defeats motion to support Dealtown casino
Chatham-Kent Council turned down a motion at Monday’s meeting to show support for proposed option for the idle South West Regional Centre in Dealtown. South Kent Counc. Art Stirling entered a motion to have Council show some support for local real estate agent Brian Keenan, a Merlin resident, and his…
Slots at Racetrack supporters rally in Windsor
More than 600 horse racing industry supporters rallied at the Windsor Raceway yesterday (Mar. 22) in support on Ontario horsemen. The Ontario government recently announced it would be scrapping the Slots at Racetracks program by March next year, and the Ontario Harness Horse Association was eager to voice their displeasure…
Faas: Dresden Slots future is unclear
Long-time North Kent Counc. Joe Faas says he isn’t sure what the future holds for the Dresden Slots, after this weeks closure announcement by the OLG in Windsor, Fort Erie and Sarnia. “Everything is still up in the air when it comes to Dresden,” Faas said. “I guess we’ve got…
Mayor Hope ‘optimistic’ about Dresden Slots future
Chatham-Kent’s mayor is looking at the current slots situation in Ontario in terms of a glass half full, as opposed to half empty. Randy Hope says he’s optimistic for what the future holds for the Dresden Slots, the Dresden Raceway and Chatham-Kent overall after yesterdays announcement by the provincial government…
Slots closing in Windsor, Sarnia, Fort Erie
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Commission (OLG) announced this morning it is closing the slots in Windsor, Sarnia and Fort Erie. Details are starting to pour in as OLG CEO Paul Godfrey and Finance Minister Dwight Duncan are conducting a press conference on this issue. Godfrey said the closures of…
Province set to modernize the gaming industry
The Ontario government has received a report from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) that proposes modernization of the system, an increase in its revenues by more than $1 billion a year, and the creation of 2,300 net new jobs in the gaming industry and nearly 4,000 additional jobs…
Southwest Regional Centre offers being reviewed
Some financial offers have been submitted for review to Infrastructure Ontario, regarding the former Southwest Regional Centre, located in Dealtown. The Chatham Daily News is reporting that an undisclosed number of bids have been submitted, with the hope of a deal being reached as an end result. The Southwest Regional…
Ontario horsemen planning Queen’s Park rally
Bus loads of members from the Ontario Harness Horse Association are heading to Queen’s Park today (Feb. 22) to protest recent statements from Finance Minister Dwight Duncan. Bus trips are set to depart from communities all across Ontario, with one trip leaving from Windsor at 8 a.m. “We are an…
Wallaceburg man wins $50 grand on Instant Crossword
A Wallaceburg man is $50,000 richer, after winning big on a Crossword scratch ticket. Samuel Wiman found an the unplayed ticket in a drawer, as he had failed to scrath it after getting the ticket as a Christmas gift. Wiman has said he will be giving the winnings to his…
Chatham-Kent gets its cut from Dresden Slots
By CKDP Staff The Municipality of Chatham-Kent received its share of profits from the OLG Dresden Raceway slots – totaling $152,463.20. The amount represents the quarterly payment (January to March) as part of the Municipality’s agreement with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation for the operation at the Dresden slots.…
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