$14.2 million in sponsorships

During fiscal 2009-2010, Loto-Québec dedicated some $14.2 million to sponsorships. Most of these funds went to Les Rendez‑vous Loto-Québec and Les sorties signées Casino. These two programs supported 138 events spread throughout Québec's 17 administrative regions, with the vast majority held outside large urban centres. They made it possible for Loto-Québec to reach more than 10 million visitors over the past year, while generating significant tourism, economic, social and cultural benefits for the various communities. Consult our calendar of activities.

In addition to being active in event sponsorships, in February 2008, Loto-Québec launched a new funding program for cultural activities in partnership with the Réseau indépendant des diffuseurs d'événements artistiques unis (RIDEAU): Les Entrées en scène Loto-Québec. This program provides financial and logistical support for up-and-coming artists from every region of Québec and all areas of the performing arts.

For several years, Loto-Québec has also been providing support to various organizations working with disabled athletes. During fiscal 2009-2010, the Corporation renewed its major partnerships with Défi Sportif, the Québec Special Olympics and the Québec Foundation for Athletic Excellence