Lottery
AGLC renovates Play Alberta platform with competition lurking
The day after Alberta introduced legislation to open up a commercial online gaming and betting market, Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) unveiled a revamp of its Play Alberta platform.Until Alberta opens its doors to private-sector operators, Play Alberta's website and app is the only…
Pollard Banknote acquires charity bingo specialists Pacific Gaming
Pollard Banknote has agreed to acquire 100% of Pacific Gaming, a company that specializes in electronic bingo products, services and management systems.Pacific will become part of the Pollard Charitable Games Group, joining other companies such as American Games, International Gamco, Diamond…
BCLC notes competition from operators at home and abroad in new campaign
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is making an effort to highlight why provincial gamblers should choose the crown corporation's offerings.In its new “What’s played here stays here” campaign, the lottery reminds users that all net profits generated by its operations stay in B.C. to…
Canadian lotteries uniting to launch national PROLINE sportsbook platform
The Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC) and the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) are together hunting for a technology provider to power a "national sports betting solution" that will be shared by multiple Canadian lotteries.In a Request for Proposal (RFP) published on Merx.com by ALC…
Loto-Québec reports profits grew last quarter
In its latest quarterly update, Loto-Québec posted single-digit increases in both revenue and net income for the final quarter of the 2024 calendar year.In Canadian Q3 2024-25, running from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, the crown corporation generated $734.2 million in total revenue, up 5.1% year-over-year…
BCLC latest Canadian operator to sound alarm over fake ads
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is the latest Canadian gaming stakeholder to warn the public about fraudulent advertising using the names and likenesses of licensed casinos.In a statement to the public on Feb. 24, BCLC warned that "predatory" and "sophisticated" social media…
Kambi taking over as OLG’s sportsbook supplier
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is getting a new omnichannel sportsbook provider.Kambi announced on Monday that it is taking over the contract currently held by France's La Française des Jeux (FDJ). FDJ identified Kambi as its preferred assignee and Kambi expects the multi-channel…
Bragg Gaming expands into second province with Loto-Québec deal
Bragg Gaming Group is expanding into a second Canadian province.The Toronto-based gaming supplier has been operational in Ontario's regulated market since that province opened its doors in April 2022.On Thursday, it announced that it has struck an online casino content agreement with…
BCLC secures partnership with international marketing agency VML
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has landed a deal with one of the world’s largest marketing and communications agencies.New York-based agency VML has announced a new partnership with the BCLC to promote personalized gaming experiences across Canada’s third-most populous province.…
AGLC says casino changes have helped cut regulatory red tape
Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) said it reduced regulatory red tape by 51% between 2019 and 2024, making it less expensive for both present and potential gaming companies to operate in the province.In a statement, AGLC said it has removed nearly 2,500 policies that impacted casinos,…