VLT Siteholders

REMINDER: We've moved!

When mailing documentation to us, please send your forms to our NEW mailing address:
Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba
1055 Milt Stegall Drive, Winnipeg, MB R3G 0Z6

If faxing your documentation, our NEW fax numbers are:
204-927-5385
1-866-999-6688 (Manitoba-only toll-free fax)

The LGCA licenses all VLT siteholders in Manitoba, but Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries makes the business decision about VLT locations. Only establishments with an age-restricted liquor service licence are eligible to have VLTs.

Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries owns and manages all VLTs under agreements with eligible licensed establishments and First Nations. If you are interested in becoming a VLT site, you may apply when you apply for your liquor service licence, but you must first contact Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Video Lotto Division. A VLT siteholder licence does not guarantee that VLTs will be granted by Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries and location approval by Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries does not guarantee that you will receive LGCA licence.

Terms and Conditions

VLT siteholders must comply with the terms and conditions set by the LGCA.

Application Forms

The VLT siteholder application is part of the application for a liquor licence, because eligibility is tied to age-restricted liquor service licences.

If your location is operated by a First Nation, the licensing process is different from other commercial premises. The following application must be submitted to the LGCA.

FORM: First Nations retailer/siteholder licence application

You must be honest in your application. The LGCA conducts background investigations on all applications as part of the licensing process. Failing to disclose complete and relevant information in the application forms will result in a more detailed investigation, longer processing time, and the possible denial of a licence. Investigations that include criminal charges, bankruptcies and civil proceedings do not automatically result in the denial of a licence.

Fees

There is no fee for a VLT siteholder licence.

Renewals

VLT siteholders must renew their licence before expiry. For VLT sites with liquor service, your liquor licence and VLT renewal dates will be the same. The LGCA will send you a renewal package two months before your licence’s expiry date for you to complete and return by a specified date. Failing to renew your licence could result in the VLTs being shut down.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will I get my VLTs?

What is Smart Choices? Do I need this training?

Smart Choices is Manitoba’s responsible service training program, which includes a responsible gambling module. In establishments with a liquor licence, managers, security and staff who do not already have Serving It Safe or It’s Good Business training must successfully complete Smart Choices before starting to work in a licensed service establishment. Some First Nations VLT sites do not have liquor licences. The LGCA and Addictions Foundation of Manitoba work with these establishments to ensure staff have responsible gambling training. Staff do not need to take Smart Choices if the establishments where they work do not have a liquor licence.

Our contact information has changed. What do we need to do?

We sold our business. What do we do next?

Any sale of a VLT siteholder location or business entity that has a VLT siteholder licence must be reported to the LGCA at least 10 business days prior to the closing date of the sale. The new owners must apply for a licence to operate the VLT site before taking ownership of the location. Operating a VLT site without a licence is a crime and failing to obtain a licence will result in the VLTs being shut down.