Lottery
Pollard Banknote earns spot on ‘Manitoba’s Top Employers in 2023’ list
Pollard Banknote has been recognised for its ‘progressive and forward-thinking programs’ by Mediacorp Canada, which has named the firm as one of ‘Manitoba’s Top Employers’ for 2023.
A lottery partner to more than 60 lotteries worldwide, providing instant ticket products, licensed games and…
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board green lights sale of Irish National Lottery
The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) is further withdrawing from the lottery market after deciding to sell the Irish National Lottery, according to The Times.
The report states that the Canadian pension fund is looking to sell the business despite there being more than a decade remaining on…
AGLC lifts VLT limit to ease burden on airports
Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) has raised the number of video lottery terminals (VLTs) allowed in the province following a request from Edmonton International Airport.
As reported by CBC, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are still being felt on Canadian airports today,…
Pollard Banknote’s mkodo links up with PLI to create new website
Pollard Banknote subsidiary mkodo has partnered with Premier Lotteries Ireland (PLI) to enhance the lottery’s website experience for players.
As part of the agreement, mkodo - part of the Pollard Digital Solutions (PDS) brand that encompasses all digital offerings from Winnipeg-based Pollard…
Evolution’s Mega Ball makes North American debut in Canada via BCLC
Evolution and the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) have joined forces again to launch Mega Ball in Canada, marking the first time the game has gone live in North America.
The live-streamed studio game combines ‘familiar bingo-style game mechanics with lottery bouncing balls’ and sees…
Casino revenues drive ‘exceptional’ Loto-Quebec Q3 results
Loto-Quebec has published its results for the end of the third quarter of FY 2022-23, revealing its total revenues grew 30.7% YoY.
The corporation achieved revenues of $2.22bn over the nine-month period between Apr. 1 and Dec. 26, an increase of $521.9m YoY, while a consolidated net income of…
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board completes sale of Camelot LS to Allwyn
Global lottery operator Allwyn has officially completed its acquisition of the Camelot Lottery Solutions (Camelot LS) group of companies from the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board.
The agreement to trade the companies was made public last December but finalisation of the deal finally came…
BCLC begins Problem Gambling Awareness Month with GameSense-BetMGM agreement
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has signed a five-year contract extension with MGM Resorts and its subsidiary BetMGM to continue delivering its responsible gaming program, GameSense.
The program enhances the pair's guest and customer service models by focusing on 'positive,…
Loto-Quebec & Montreal Canadiens in talks over ‘mini casino’
Loto-Quebec CEO Jean-Francois Bergeron has confirmed reports that the organization is looking to install hundreds of video gambling machines at the Bell Centre in Montreal.
The proposed ‘mini casino’ would see gaming machines, sport betting terminals and poker tables housed inside the 1909…
BCLC named one of BC’s Top 100 Employers 2023
Canada’s Top 100 Employers has announced the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) as one of this year’s winners in its British Columbia category.
BC’s Top 100 Employers is an annual competition organized by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and features in a special magazine…