Milton Collects More Than $2 Million in Latest Casino Hosting Payment From OLG

The Town of Milton has received a little over $2 million in its most recent quarterly payment from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, money it earns for hosting Elements Casino Mohawk. The latest instalment pushes the town's casino-related revenue for the current fiscal year close to $4 million.

What Happened

According to FM101 Milton Now, Milton's second-quarter payment from OLG totalled $2,044,424, covering the period from July 1 to September 30. The funds are paid to the town because it hosts a land-based gaming site, Elements Casino Mohawk. With the latest payment, Milton has now taken in $3,988,216 so far this fiscal year.

Key Details

• The second-quarter payment covered July 1 to September 30 and came to $2,044,424.

• Milton's casino-hosting revenue this fiscal year now stands at $3,988,216.

• Since Elements Casino Mohawk opened in August 1999, the town has collected more than $159 million in total.

• Payments are calculated under OLG's Municipality Contribution Agreement, which applies one province-wide formula to land-based casinos.

• Milton MPP Zee Hamid, who also serves as Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, said the money lets the town invest in and enhance the community.

Community Impact

Casino-hosting payments are a steady source of revenue for Milton that does not come directly from property taxes. OLG says this kind of funding helps host communities pay for local infrastructure, economic development and jobs, meaning millions of dollars flow into municipal coffers each year to support community priorities.

Background

Elements Casino Mohawk has operated in the Milton area since 1999. OLG distributes a share of gaming proceeds to every Ontario community that hosts a casino, and says it has paid out close to $2.4 billion to host communities across the province since 1994.

Source: FM101 Milton Now — https://www.miltonnow.ca/2026/10/22/139729/

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