Lottery
Saskatchewan raises VLT commission rate for operators
The government of Saskatchewan's 2022-23 Budget has announced that video lottery terminal (VLT) site operators in the province will receive an increased VLT commission.
VLT site operators currently receive 15 per cent of net sales as a commission, with the remaining 85 per cent going to the…
Casino Montreal launches Canada’s first Dual Play tables
Loto-Québec has become the first lottery corporation and the first online game site provider to introduce Evolution's Dual Play solutions into the Canadian market by implementing them at Casino Montreal.
Evolution, which counts NetEnt, Red Tiger, Big Time Gaming, and Ezugi as part of its slate of…
Google to permit licensed iGaming providers to advertise
Google has adjusted its Canadian policy to allow provincially-licensed brands such as those registered with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) to advertise on Google platforms.
The updated policy notes that Google will allow for advertising of online non-casino games by regulated…
OLG announces partnership to increase diversity and representation
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is moving to foster Black representation and workplace diversity by partnering with Black Talent Initiative (BTI) to invest in the growth of Black professionals.
BTI is a volunteer-driven, social impact organization committed to delivering professional…
Loto-Québec launches first-ever branded slot game
Loto-Québec has announced the launch of its first-ever branded slot game as an extension of its existing partnership with developer 1×2 Network.
The independent software company based in the UK and the crown corporation initially joined forces back in 2020. Now, Quebec players will be able to…
Quebec casinos will reopen on February 28
Loto-Québec will be welcoming customers back to Quebec casinos from February 28, the crown corporation has announced.
Gamblers will be allowed back to the Montreal, Charlevoix, and Lac-Leamy casinos and the Quebec City and Trois-Rivières gaming rooms from the final day of the month. The Casino de…
Canadian lottery sportsbooks reap reward of Super Bowl betting
Provincial lottery corporations' sportsbook offerings had a very successful Super Bowl LVI, the first NFL showpiece game with single-event betting on offer in Canada, as betting records were broken across the country.
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), the Atlantic Lottery…
BCLC trials sports bar betting concept
The British Colombia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is launching a new sports betting pilot project at bars, restaurants, and a casino for this weekend’s Super Bowl LVI.
The concept, which will be trialed in 12 bars across the province as well as the Chances Kelowna casino, will see live odds,…
OLG’s PROLINE named NFL’s first Canadian sportsbook
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation has announced that it has signed a five-year deal that will see its flagship PROLINE offering become the first official Canadian sportsbook partner of the NFL.
The announcement came just days before Super Bowl LVI and nearly a week after the corporation…
IGT extends Manitoba VLTs supply
International Game Technology (IGT) is deepening its partnership with Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries (MBLL) with a five-year central systems contract extension.
A news release states that the collaboration over the next five years will see IGT deliver an enhanced version of its INTELLIGEN video…