Monday, June 05, 2006

Liquor and Gaming Authority #06-445 - GOVERNMENT SUPPORTS CHARITABLE GAMING - Government News Release

Liquor and Gaming Authority #06-445 - GOVERNMENT SUPPORTS CHARITABLE GAMING - Government News Release: "News Release

May 31, 2006

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Liquor and Gaming Authority - 445
GOVERNMENT SUPPORTS CHARITABLE GAMING

More than 2,600 provincial groups and organizations will receive approximately $7.6 million annually through a new grant program.

All Saskatchewan groups and organizations that hold licensed bingos, raffles and break-open ticket sales will receive a grant equal to 25 per cent of the net revenues raised from these activities.

The grant applies to all licensed charitable gaming that takes place on or after April 1st, 2006. Grants will be paid quarterly, with the first cheques issued once the required legislative amendments are passed, expected in December 2006."

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