The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has been selected to host the 2025 North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL) Annual Conference and Trade Show in Niagara Falls, Ont.
The 2025 NASPL event will run from Sept. 9-12, 2025. The annual show typically attracts industry people from across the U.S., Canada and around the world with a focus on education, networking and the advancement of the lottery sector.
OLG said that while the full agenda will be fleshed out in the months to come by OLG and NASPL, t opics will include challenges and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence, the importance of strong cybersecurity and strategies to attract new audiences.
“We are excited to host the NASPL conference in 2025 — the same year OLG celebrates its 50th anniversary of delivering fun and excitement to Ontarians,” said OLG President and CEO Duncan Hannay. “Over the last 50 years, the lottery industry in North America has changed significantly and we’re proud to be part of an event that will explore the opportunities that lie ahead for lottery in the next 50 years and beyond.”
“With membership representing 53 lottery organizations across North America, NASPL serves as a platform for sharing exclusive research and data, standards and best practices, and networking and learning opportunities,” said David Gale, NASPL’s executive director. “Our annual conference is central to that purpose. This year, we are also excited to bring back our annual trade show, featuring the vendor community and Associate Member partners who are vital contributors to our mission.”
Lottery industry evolves significantly in 2024
The lottery industry in North America has evolved significantly over the course of 2024 so far.
In Canada, most provincial lottery corporations have announced multiple new partnerships and innovations, particularly in the online space as they look to keep pace and compete with commercial operators in both regulated and unregulated markets.
For example, the British Columbia Lottery Corporation notably launched a new cloud-based lottery system and a new digital-first retail sportsbook. Also out west, Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis’ Play Alberta platform is on the verge of introducing its first ever mobile app that will be initially geared towards mobile sports betting.
Meanwhile, south of the border, there have been numerous engrossing storylines to follow, such as states introducing or flirting with new online lottery offerings and the prominent rise of digital lottery courier apps to compete with traditional offerings.
By the time next September rolls around, who knows what else there will be to discuss?