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Jonathon Naylor Editor A pair of local non-profits will share in charitable gaming grants from the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority. The Flin Flon Motorcycle Association will get $3,621 while the Creighton Community Centre receives $1,806. They're among 800-plus grants, totaling about $2.4 million, that SLGA is doling out to groups across Saskatchewan this quarter. The charitable gaming grant program supports organizations that conduct charitable gaming, including licensed bingos, raffles, break-open tickets, Texas Hold'em poker and Monte Carlo events. Groups and organizations receive a grant equal to 25 per cent of the net revenues raised from these activities, up to a maximum grant of $100,000 annually. "Volunteers in these groups and organizations work hard to provide services that enhance the quality of life and social well-being of local residents in their communities," Minister responsible for SLGA Tim McMillan said in a news release. Groups that conduct licensed charitable gaming activities do not have to apply for the charitable gaming grant. Charitable gaming reports submitted by the groups are used by SLGA to calculate grants. In 2009-10, SLGA paid out some $7.8 million through the grant program.
