Winnipeg casinos grow as VLT revenue slips at Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries
Casino revenue rose about six per cent in 2025-26, while VLT revenue fell and the Crown corporation's payment to the province dipped to $724.1 million.
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The latest land-based gaming news from Manitoba: regulation, casinos, First Nations gaming, enforcement, racing and community impact.
Manitoba remains open to a First Nations casino in Winnipeg, but no plan yet
Premier Wab Kinew's government has signalled openness to a First Nations-run casino in the capital, though no site, licence or timeline exists.
Manitoba enforcement list shows hotel VLT site licence suspended pending charges
The LGCA's 2025/26 compliance orders include actions against a VLT siteholder, a lottery ticket retailer and a charity bingo licensee.
Western Canada Lottery Corporation wraps up Problem Gambling Awareness Month
WCLC promoted its Healthy Play program and opened responsible gambling training to all staff during March.
Assiniboia Downs sets wagering record with 21 per cent jump in 2025
The Winnipeg thoroughbred track handled $75.2 million over the season, beating its previous high from 2020 by about $12 million.