About the LGCA

The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba (LGCA) serves the public interest by regulating Manitoba's liquor, gaming, cannabis and horse racing industries in a respectful, impartial, and balanced manner. 

In 2014, regulatory responsibilities for gaming and liquor in Manitoba were combined under the Liquor and Gaming Authority of Manitoba (LGA) through the merger of the Manitoba Gaming Control Commission and the regulatory services division of the Manitoba Liquor Control Commission. In 2018, non-medical cannabis was legalized in Canada and cannabis regulation in Manitoba was assumed within the framework of the LGA - creating the LGCA. 

With the proclamation of The Horse Racing Modernization Act in 2022, the regulatory responsibilities for horse racing were integrated into those of the LGCA. The Horse Racing Commission Act was repealed and the Manitoba Horse Racing Commission was eliminated. 

The LGCA provides licensing and enforcement services that are divided into three main areas. The commercial services department provides service to restaurants, hotels, entertainment venues, casinos, gaming industry employees, small businesses, gaming suppliers and service providers, liquor and gaming manufacturers, and retail cannabis stores are served by our commercial services department.

The community services department is responsible for issuing licences and permits for eligible community-based events and activities, including socials, festivals, charitable fundraisers, family celebrations and special events. 

The horse racing department licences horse racing participants, horse racetracks and betting theatres in Manitoba. 

Watch the following video to learn more about the LGCA.