VLT’s in Saskatchewan can operate again effective today and as they do so, the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority is announcing an increase in commissions that are paid to bars and restaurants.

Saying it will help hotel bars and restaurants maintain operations, the province is increasing the commissions from 15 percent to 25 percent.

The commission is paid to site contractors for providing space for the VLTs and for electrical service, paying out prizes, emptying cashboxes and cleaning the machines.

This will be in effect until January 3.