Canada`s Charitable Gaming Conference Caesars Windsor — June

Charitable Gaming News
April 2015
Volume 14, Issue 1
Canada’s Charitable Gaming Conference
Caesars Windsor — June 16th — 18th
Our national conference, in conjunction with
the
Canadian Gaming
Summit, is
approaching. Join us in Windsor, June 16th
to June 18th, for this informative and exciting
event. This event brings together charitable
organizations,
operators,
vendors,
regulators, and gaming staff from across
Canada and beyond.
To take advantage of the Early Bird
registration price, please register before May 23 . There are also group discounts available for those registering four
or more delegates.
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This year’s sessions have an array of topics that will be of interest to those in charitable gaming, including:
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The Future Direction for Bingo Halls
50/50 Draws – Where are they heading?
Marketing for Generation Now
Leveraging your Charities to Promote your Gaming Centre
Municipalities Changing Role
Changes to the Criminal Code – Bill C43
Branding
Bingo X and O – The Potential with Electronic Devices
For a full description of these
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sessions,
please
visit
http://www.canadiangamingsummit.com/2015/
In addition to these sessions, there will be a cheque presentation to the Mayor of Windsor celebrating the millions
raised from charitable gaming in the Windsor community. Greg McKenzie, Senior Vice President, Lottery and
Charitable Gaming, Ontario Lottery and Gaming, will be our keynote speaker.
Included with your charitable gaming conference registration are: the Summit Opening Reception on June 16 th; the
Exhibitor and Delegate Receptions on June 17th; Keynotes; Lunch and Breakfast; Coffee Breaks; and, Exhibition Floor
Access.
To register, please visit http://www.canadiangamingsummit.com/2015/register.shtml.
www.charitablegaming.com
(905) 824-5478
(877) 716-7222
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cGaming Update
Another new site has opened this month – Dolphin Gaming in Toronto. The facility has been beautifully renovated and
even includes a real pizza oven. When fully completed, there will be a bar/lounge area at the front with a separate
TapTix space. The layout is such that there is a real focus on the technology while still offering customers traditional
play.
No expense has been spared to provide beautifully updated and amazing washrooms. This site certainly wins the
“most beautiful washroom” award in the industry. Congratulations to Paul Nitsopoulos, his staff and the charities at
Dolphin Gaming!
Next on the implementation list is Bingo World Richmond Hill, scheduled for May. There is one more site scheduled for
the fall and this brings us to the end of Phase One implementation. OLG has now put a pause on further
implementations to focus on operations and product development. Centres that are working on securing
commitments have been asked to continue with this process. Once all approvals have been secured, OLG staff will
reach out and establish an implementation schedule for Phase Two.
OCGA Membership Renewal 2015/16
Thanks to all of the associations that have sent in their OCGA Membership application and payment. If possible, we
would appreciate receiving payment by the end of June 2015, before the summer months.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call our office at 905-539-0065 or via email at
[email protected]. Also, if you would like to make alternative payment arrangements, please contact
our office.
www.charitablegaming.com
(905) 824-5478
(877) 716-7222
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April 2015
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Pickering cGaming Media Event
On Friday, April 17, OCGA organized a cheque presentation event at Delta Pickering to celebrate the $3,394,189 raised
by charities since the transition to cGaming in late 2012.
Minister Tracy MacCharles, MPP for Pickering—Scarborough East, presented a mock cheque to Mayor David Ryan.
Both spoke about the amazing contribution of the Pickering charities and their volunteers to the community. A terrific
number of charity volunteers turned up for the event, smartly dressed in their charity shirts. Rick Gray, Vice President,
Charitable Gaming, OLG, spoke of the continued commitment of OLG to this initiative. A big thank-you to Linda Mair
and Susan Black from the association for the great job with the charities and to the manager, Lucy Ogilvie, and
operator, Cam Johnstone, for hosting the event at their site.
The next media event is scheduled for May 22nd at the Delta Oakville Gaming Centre.
month’s celebration in our May newsletter.
From left to right: Rick Gray, VP
Charitable Gaming, OLG; Pickering
Mayor, David Ryan; Richard
Schwar, OCGA, Field Services Coordinator; and, MPP Tracy MacCharles
Watch for details of next
Rick Gray, VP Charitable Gaming, OLG
Charitable Gaming Supporting the Community—Ajax Boxing
Club
Charitable gaming funds are a huge part of the success of the Ajax Boxing Club. The funds support youth who cannot
afford to participate in the club’s highly structured boxing programs. The Ajax Boxing Club waives fees for youth members in need who would otherwise not be able to participate in programs of any kind.
Funding from cGaming supports the Ajax Boxing Club by paying for:
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New equipment,
Facilities rent, and
Coaches expenses.
www.charitablegaming.com
(905) 824-5478
(877) 716-7222
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Charitable Gaming Supporting the Community—Ajax Boxing
Club continued
In 2014, the Ajax Boxing Club was ecstatic to receive charitable gaming funds as they desperately needed to replace
their old ring which was starting to show safety issues. The new ring arrived and was installed in February.
Old Ring
New Ring
They were also able to purchase all new heavy bags to replace the old ones that were worn and weathered, plus new
sparring gloves for the boxers. The spirit of the club is soaring. These purchases were ALL made possible by charitable
gaming funds raised at Delta Gaming Pickering. The equipment purchases have not only increased the appeal to local
youths it has also created a safer environment for them to train.
Due to the fact that rent is paid for by charitable gaming funds, the Ajax Boxing Club is able to keep rates extremely low
in comparison to other similar facilities, which has allowed the boxing club to expand its reach deeper into the
community.
Providing a structured, disciplined environment for youths is critical for their development and it benefits the
surrounding community. It is a proven fact that communities with little or no programs for youth have higher crime
rates hindering the community as a whole. Youths who are not involved in programs are more likely to turn to the
streets and get into trouble.
Over 5 years ago, this organization ran bingos at Hideaway Bingo, located in Whitby. Unfortunately, Hideaway Bingo
closed its’ doors and the Ajax Boxing Club went without funding for over a year. With regret, their programs began to
crumble without charitable gaming funding and sadly some youth fell through the cracks.
The programs were saved from the brink of shutting down, when the organization was able to fundraise with the
Pickering Charitable Gaming Association at Delta Bingo. As of 2014, they have well over 200 youth members
participating in their programs, building self-confidence, social skills and enhancing their athletic abilities. This is all
made possible by charitable gaming.
www.charitablegaming.com
(905) 824-5478
(877) 716-7222