Our Economic Contribution

As at March 31, 2011, over $1.247 billion in dividends was paid out to the Province. These funds are used to defray the costs of all the programs and services in place for the benefit of the population.

Government of Québec
2011-2012 Projected Expenditures

Source: 2011-2012 Expenditure Budget (site owned and operated by the Secrétariat du Conseil du trésor)

During fiscal 2010-2011, the Corporation paid $934.6 million in prizes to lottery and bingo winners. The lottery sector alone paid out $918.9 million in prizes to winners.

Loto-Québec remits $349.5 million each year in the form of commissions and other compensation to its near of partners: 8,700 lottery retailers, 2,000 video lottery site operators, and 70 bingo hall operators as at March 31, 2011.

During fiscal 2010-2011, the Corporation acquired goods and services worth a total of $310.9 million from companies conducting business in Québec.

In 2010-2011, $408.6 million was disbursed for employee salaries and benefits. In addition, the corporation's activities contribute significantly to the Québec economy and provide over 24,500 direct and indirect jobs.

In 2010-2011, $137.8 million was remitted in taxes and $106.7 million was remitted to the various levels of government in the form of taxes and special levies.