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Charitable gaming revenues now exceed four billion dollarsJanuary 15, 1997; Canadian FundRaiser
Charity Gaming in North America is big business and it's getting bigger according to a report by the National Association of Fundraising Ticket Manufacturers. The 1995 Charity Gaming in North America Report estimates that since 1990, total gross receipts for legalized gaming have grown by 59 per cent, from $139 billion in 1990 to $214 billion in 1994. Of that amount, charity gaming constitutes about three per cent of revenues across North America. In 1995, charity gaming generated profits of $1.3 billion for more than 64,000 nonprofits.
Bingo booms while break-opens show signs of decline
The report covers bingo, pull-tabs, raffles, and casino nights. The breakdown of each gaming type shows the magnitude of total receipts and the revenues generated from these activities. In 1995, approximately $88 million was spent on bingo each week in North America. In Ontario alone total gross receipts for bingo amounted to $1.2 billion and generated net proceeds of $180 million, more than any other state or province. Compared to 1990, gross bingo revenues have increased between 11 and 76 per cent in each province.Pulltabs, or break-open tickets, have seen continued growth in the US and Ontario, but are on the decline in all other provinces. In 1995, break-open tickets generated Canadian revenues of almost $197 million, with $120 million of that in Ontario alone. Saskatchewan, the next largest grossing province raised $54.7 million, a decline of 31 per cent from 1994 and 20 per cent from 1990. Other provinces posted decreases in revenue of between 38 and 48 per cent for this type of gaming.
Raffle revenues grow steadily
Raffle receipts across the country in 1995 ranged from $11.5 million in Manitoba to $86.3 million in Newfoundland. Total net proceeds across the country tallied $68.4 million from gross revenues of $328.1 million. Newfoundland saw the biggest increase over time, with raffles increasing 1,356 per cent from $781,000 in gross revenues in 1990. While the per capita spending on raffles in other provinces ranged from $5.70 to $20.30, it totaled $151.11 in Newfoundland.Other games of chance and casino nights in Alberta, BC, Manitoba and Newfoundland accounted for another $655.4 million in gross receipts. The report does not offer figures on the net proceeds raised form these events.
Thirty-two states and eight provinces submitted their statistics on charitable gaming. Their findings indicate that the average dollars wagered per capita range from $31.52 in Quebec to $256.28 in Alberta. Without a doubt, charitable gaming in Canada is a big business. The recent growth of charitable gaming facilities, particularly in Ontario, suggests that next year's report will show an even more significant increase, both in gross receipts and the net proceeds to charities from gaming activities.
Total amount raised for charity as a percentage of gross receipts State or
ProvinceGross Receipts Net Proceeds Net Proceeds
as % of
Gross ReceiptsTotal Taxes/Fees Total Taxes/Fees
as % of
Gross ReceiptsSaskatchewan $222,475,413 $46,895,710 21% Quebec $232,183,000 $40,400,000 17% $5,441,279 2.34% PEI $13,322,257 $2,090,532 16% $230,301 1.73% Newfoundland $86,282,088 $13,381,100 16% $614,900 0.71% Alberta $711,168,000 $97,344,000 14% $3,771,000 0.53% Ontario $2,270,000,000 $321,000,000 14% BC $668,400,000 $131,600,000 2% $30,200,000 4.52% Manitoba $115,300,000 $17,600,000 2% 1,425,000 1.24% Totals $4,319,131,758 $670,311,342 Total amount raised for charity as a percentage of gross profit
(gross profit = revenues minus prizes paid to players)State or
ProvinceGross Profit Net Proceeds Net Proceeds
as % of
Gross ProfitTotal Taxes/Fees Total Taxes/Fees
as % of
Gross ProfitPEI $2,112,065 $2,090,532 99% $230,301 11% Saskatchewan $75,632,688 $46,895,710 62% Newfoundland $22,752,288 $13,381,100 59% $614,900 3% BC $235,000,000 $131,600,000 56% $30,200,000 13% Manitoba $32,700,000 $17,600,000 54% 1,425,000 4% Alberta $188,403,000 $97,344,000 52% $3,771,000 2% Quebec $90,371,000 $40,400,000 45% $5,441,279 6% Ontario $741,000,000 $321,000,000 43% Totals $1,387,971,041 $670,311,342 Reprinted from: Charitable Gaming in North America 1995 Report
Total amount wagered on charitable gaming per capita State or
ProvinceGross Receipts Population
(thousands)Dollars Wagered
per capitaAlberta $711,168,000 2,775 $256.28 Saskatchewan $222,475,413 1,020 $218.11 Ontario $2,270,000,000 11,189 $202.88 BC $668,400,000 3,836 $174.24 Newfoundland $86,282,088 571 $151.11 Manitoba $115,300,000 1,142 $100.96 PEI $13,322,257 137 $97.24 Quebec $232,183,000 7,367 $31.52 Average $154.04 Copies of the Charitable Gaming in North America 1995 Report are available free by calling (612) 335-3590.
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