The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba (LGCA) is a regulatory body that serves the public interest by overseeing Manitoba's liquor, gaming, and cannabis industries. Their primary objective is to ensure a respectful, impartial, and balanced approach to regulation. Under the liquor category, the LGCA offers a wide range of services and permits for social occasions such as liquor permits, service licenses, and licenses for dining rooms, lounges, beverage rooms, and entertainment facilities.

They also provide licenses for unique hospitality venues with different capacities for licensed premises. In addition, the LGCA regulates retail licenses for liquor stores, beer vendors, and specialty wine stores, as well as manufacturer licenses and delivery licenses. Furthermore, the LGCA is responsible for overseeing gaming activities, including social occasion raffles, charitable gaming, bingo, poker tournaments, sports drafts, and more.

They also regulate horse racing, specifically standardbred and thoroughbred horse racing, horse race track operators, and pari-mutuel betting. The LGCA takes pride in its commitment to social responsibility and public education. They provide resources on gambling limits, drinking limits, and cannabis laws to ensure public awareness and safety.

Additionally, the LGCA offers various certification programs, research scholarships, and projects related to responsible gaming. The LGCA operates in a manner that respects and upholds the rights and treaties of First Nations peoples and acknowledges the importance of reconciliation. They believe that protecting and caring for the land and water benefits everyone