Filed in archive Gambling General by jo on April 25, 2006

Ontario gamblers wagered nearly CAN$6 billion in 2004/5 - an increase of CAN$125 million year-on-year. Net income after costs came to CAN$1.7 billion.

Most of the gambling revenue in Ontario comes from lottery sales and bingo - whilst casino gambling brings in $1.5 billion - followed by charity gambling and racetracks

Article: Ontario gambling revenues jump $125M

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