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Fewer Manitobans Seek VLT Gaming, Crown Corp. Annual Report Reveals

Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation revealed its performance over the past twelve months of operation and everything accomplished during the fiscal year 2018/2019. The annual report highlighting its performance made it clear that the net income it generated over the past year reached CA$616 million. This amount marks an increase in comparison to the previous annual report, powered by eager players.

The fall months are a time for evaluation and contemplation on everything accomplished during the year when it comes to the gaming world. With the help of annual reports, the gaming companies and Crown corporations are able to evaluate their performance, making sure they are on the right path to meeting their projections. Just recently, Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries issued its annual report reflecting on the 12 months of the fiscal 2018/2019.

Gaming Changes

The Crown corporation oversees gaming offerings across the province, but it is also responsible for the liquor and cannabis sale across Manitoba. The net income reported covers its performance across all lines of development. When compared to the Crown corporation’s performance over fiscal 2017-2018, it marked a significant jump, as back then it reached CA$610 million.

However, it should be taken into account that the corporation is also responsible for the programs supporting individuals in need of assistance when coping with their addictive tendencies and behavior. The past fiscal year saw contribution amounting to CA$8.2 million, equating to a slight drop when compared to fiscal 2017/2018. Back then, the Crown corporation succeeded in allocating some CA$10 million to regional organizations to the likes of Addictions Foundations of Manitoba.

In other words, this is the 2-percent allocation of the net income making its way to people battling problem gambling, drug abuse, and alcohol use disorder. The aforementioned allocation is based on predictions, meaning that the Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation is ready with its projection for the upcoming fiscal year. It recently revealed that estimations are that net income could reach CA$630 million for the next twelve months of operation.

Projections Are Brighter

When it comes to gaming and the variety of offerings up for grabs across the province, the Crown corporation revealed that cost sales have seen a jump. It happened as a result of the day to day operation of electronic gaming devices, table games equipment, as well as online gaming across the province.

Lottery operation managed to generate net income amounting to CA$61 million. The previous fiscal year saw only CA$53 million, meaning that more Manitobans turn their gaze towards the Main prizes offered by regional and national lottery offerings. Video lottery terminals also played a central role in the provincial gaming development, as they resulted in allocations to the location hosting them.

Over the past fiscal year, the contributions dropped to CA$116.1 million. Such a change could be contributed to the wear and tear of machines operating for longer period of time, as well as the need for something new. The overall attitude towards VLTs has also witnessed a shift, as Atlantic Lottery Corporation is currently deep in a class-action lawsuit against the machines.

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Yolina has followed closely the latest development on the Canadian gaming scene over the past years, monitoring the land-based, lottery, and online offerings up for grabs. The dynamic nature of the local lottery and casino fields, as well as the opportunities lying ahead of Canada fire her enthusiasm for what is to come. A sports betting enthusiast, in her spare time Yolina could be found in her natural habitat – turning the pages of biographies and catching up on the latest stand-up comedy podcasts.