Wynne urges expanded lottery system to maximize revenue for Ontario

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Kathleen Wynne says Ontario must forge ahead with a plan to expand its lottery system and contract out its operation because the province needs the money.

The Premier has previously said she dislikes gambling, but now, staring down an $11.9-billion deficit, she contends that personal qualms must be put aside in the pursuit of cash for the treasury.

“What we need to do is make sure that we’re maximizing that revenue stream. We’re doing it in the best way possible and making the industry as modern as possible,” she said Monday. “That has nothing to do with anyone’s moral stance on gaming or their personal perspective.”

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Adrian Morrow, Elizabeth Church & Marina Strauss – Globe and Mail – February 25, 2013.

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