Lottery
Loto-Québec CEO bullish on growth after another strong year
Loto-Québec's revenue fell slightly year-over-year but the crown corporation still took nearly $3 billion for the 2023-24 fiscal year, its second-best year since 2006.
In its full-year report, Loto-Québec noted that after payouts of $1.5 billion to winners, the company made a total of $1.5…
OLG to discuss Ontario progress and opportunity at Canadian Gaming Summit
As ever at the Canadian Gaming Summit, the progress of Ontario's regulated online gaming and betting market will be a major topic of discussion in Toronto this month.
More than two years after Ontario opened its doors to private openers, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) continues…
OLG begins hunt for new lottery tech provider
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is looking for a new technology partner for its lottery systems.
The OLG formally opened a Request for Proposal (RFP) on May 31 to begin the process of searching for a new platform provider to replace what it calls "aging, back-end" lottery…
BCLC retail sportsbook Sports Action ends operations after 33 years
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is shutting down its retail sportsbook Sports Action this weekend after 33 years.
Sports Action will end operations at in-person venues on Saturday, May 25 to make way for a new retail sportsbook to come. The lottery corporation says the new…
Play’n GO launches in La Belle Province with Loto-Québec
Play'n GO has added Québec to its list of Canadian markets thanks to a new deal with Loto-Québec.
The Swedish gaming provider specializes in online casino products and services. Its content including gaming titles such as Rise of Olympus, Book of Dead and Tome of Madness will now be available in…
IWG and Atlantic Lottery swap subcontract with direct agreement
Instant Win Gaming (IWG) has replaced a subcontract to supply eInstants to the Atlantic Lottery with a direct supply agreement.
The company announced that it has signed a new, five-year contract to provide its InstantRGS (remote game server) and InstantGames to the Atlantic Lottery.
IWG has…
IGT to launch cloud-based games and solutions for Atlantic Lottery
IGT and the Atlantic Lottery Corporation have extended their partnership with a new deal to launch cloud-based games and features.
IGT Global Solutions has signed a five-year contract with the lottery to implement features and new games for players in Atlantic Canada. IGT will deploy its advanced…
OLG introduces Group Play feature
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has introduced Group Play, a new feature that makes it easier to play the lottery with others.
Group Play, available on OLG.ca and the OLG app, allows players to form online groups that can purchase lottery tickets together and track prizes…
BCLC enlists SCCG Management to review gaming operations
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has signed a contract with SCCG Management that will see the advisory firm review the lottery corporation's operations.
The advisory company says the partnership aims to undertake "a comprehensive assessment and strategic enhancement" of BCLC's…
Canadian Lottery Coalition wants betting ads limited to Ontario
The Canadian Lottery Coalition says that advertising for sportsbooks that are only regulated in Canada in the Ontario market shouldn't be broadcast to the public nationwide.
"We are in a fight with people that are operating illegally in our provinces," Canadian Lottery Coalition spokesperson…