Date of Publication: November 17, 2025, at 02:40h.

Updated on: November 17, 2025, at 02:40h.

• Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan allocates CAD $2.2 million in community grants during Q2
• Funding for charitable gaming grants comes from the profits of Saskatchewan’s gaming operators

In Q2 of 2025-26, Saskatchewan experienced a minor reduction in the charitable gaming grants distributed by Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS), compared to the previous quarter, as noted in a statement from the crown corporation.

In total, LGS dispensed CAD $2.2 million in charitable gaming grants to community organizations throughout the province, a decrease from the CAD $2.49 million awarded in Q1.

Over 1,000 organizations in Saskatchewan benefitted from these grants.

LGS is responsible for managing the gambling framework in the province, which includes lotteries like Lotto Max, Lotto 6/49, Western Max, casinos, and online gaming platforms.

“Our charitable gaming grants are a vital means through which our government serves the residents of Saskatchewan,” stated Jeremy Harrison, the Minister Responsible for LGS. “This recent allocation of grants has provided assistance to more than 1,000 charitable and nonprofit organizations involved in various sectors such as arts, culture, sports, hospital foundations, and more.”

LGS Amplifies Funding for Community Initiatives

Organizations from over 200 communities in Saskatchewan received charitable grants, with approximately CAD $490,000 going to Saskatoon groups, around CAD $370,000 provided to those in Regina, over CAD $188,000 awarded in Prince Albert and nearby areas, more than CAD $89,000 to Meadow Lake, over CAD $132,000 to the Humboldt-Melfort area, upwards of CAD $103,000 to Yorkton-Melville, above CAD $133,000 to Swift Current, and over CAD $40,000 to Weyburn, Estevan, and their surroundings.

The grants are designated for groups and organizations that engage in licensed charitable gaming activities, including bingo, raffles, poker tournaments, and Monte Carlo-style events. LGS supplements the funds raised through these activities, providing grants that equal 25% of the net revenue generated by each charitable event, capped at a maximum of CAD $100,000 per organization each year.

These charitable gaming grants are sourced from profits accumulated from Saskatchewan’s gaming industry operators, which encompass VLTs, casinos, lotteries, and PlayNow.com. The amount awarded to each charitable group or organization is determined by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority based on financial disclosures and other pertinent data provided by the applicants.

Annual Grant Limit of CAD $100,000 Per Organization

“This funding boosts our capability to provide comprehensive and inclusive training options, ensuring that swimmers from diverse backgrounds have the opportunity to excel,” mentioned Jennifer Robinson, General Manager of the Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club, a grant recipient. “Thanks to this grant, we have supported athletes at significant events like the Saskatchewan Summer Games, Canada Summer Games, North American Indigenous Games, and Canadian National Championships, contributing to the achievements of swimmers competing at the World Aquatic Championships and the Olympic Games.”