More than 800 groups and organizations across the province are benefitting from approximately $1.4 million in charitable gaming grants distributed by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGa) - $104,000 of goes to Yorkton.
"These grants will provide a financial boost to a number of important projects and programs in communities across the province," Minister responsible for SLGA Donna Harpauer says.
Groups that raise funds through licensed charitable gaming (bingo, raffles, breakopen ticket sales, Texas Hold 'em poker and Monte Carlo events) receive a quarterly grant equal to 25 per cent of net proceeds raised through these activities. Groups that conduct licensed charitable gaming activities and events do not have to apply for the charitable gaming grant. Charitable gaming reports submitted by groups and organizations are used by SLGA to calculate grants.
