Lottery
BCLC, Vancouver Canucks expand partnership
British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) and Canucks Sports & Entertainment (CSE) have extended their wide-ranging partnership.
BCLC's PlayNow Sports is the official sports betting partner of the Vancouver Canucks NHL team, as well as the team's AHL affiliate the Abbotsford Canucks and the…
Loto-Québec puts revenue, profit dip down to short quarter, hospitality struggles
Loto-Québec reported a dip in both revenue and profit in the first quarter of the Canadian fiscal year, which it attributed to a quarter that was two days shorter than the same period last year, as well as the struggles of the hospitality industry.
Between April 1 and June 24, 2024, the crown…
Great Canadian sells second BC casino to Snuneymuxw First Nation
Less than three months after selling Casino Nanaimo to the Snuneymuxw First Nation, Great Canadian Entertainment has done the same with its Elements Casino Victoria.
The Canadian gaming and hospitality company announced on Sept. 10 a definitive agreement to sell the Victoria casino to Petroglyph…
IWG launches Canada’s first multi-province progressive jackpot
Multiple Canadian lottery corporations have rolled out a first-of-its-kind multi-province progressive jackpot from eInstant game supplier Instant Win Gaming (IWG).
IWG is a prominent supplier of eInstant games to North American Association of State & Provincial Lotteries (NASPL) and World…
BCLC, Future Anthem unveil joint AI and Data Innovation Hub
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) and UK-based gambling data science specialist Future Anthem have united to create an Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Innovation Hub, with a view to collaborating on improving BCLC's player experience through tech and data capabilities.
The new…
BCLC, IGT launch new omnichannel Money Mania slots
International Game Technology (IGT) has launched a brand-new omnichannel game in British Columbia, Money Mania slots.
The cross-channel game is currently available on British Columbia Lottery Corporation's (BCLC) PlayNow.com site and at 22 BCLC-governed casinos throughout the province.
IGT is…
Play Alberta debuts new Pollard Banknote studio games
Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) has become the first operator in North America to launch games from Pollard Banknote's Pollard Digital Games Studio.
Four new eInstant games — Royal Court Riches, Sizzling Hot 7s, Bacon Me Crazy and Lucky Forest — are now available on AGLC's…
AGLC expands access to GameSense responsible gambling support
Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) has expanded its responsible gambling support network with a new GameSense Info Line phone service.
Launched on Aug. 19, the phone line extends the reach of its GameSense responsible gambling program by complementing in-person and online offerings.…
Ontario evolution and the power of teamwork: OLG’s Catherine Meade
The SBC Leaders Podcast has returned with SBC’s VP of Growth & Strategy Americas, Sue Schneider, sitting down with Catherine Meade, VP of Community, Sustainability and Social Responsibility at the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG).
Topics of conversation included the evolution of…
PlayNow suffers security breach across multiple provinces
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is advising all PlayNow users to change their passwords after a "credential stuffing" incident saw thousands of dollars in player funds stolen.
A BCLC advisory said players across three provinces had passwords stolen from other companies' sites.…