Lottery
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,…
Atlantic Lottery names Dallas McCready new president and CEO
The Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC) has named Dallas McCready as its new president and CEO to replace the retiring Patrick Daigle.McCready has served as ALC's Chief Strategy Officer since 2022 and has more than 20 years of experience in the gaming industry and the public sector, with past…
Canadian Gaming Business Magazine: Hot topics and new horizons
SBC Media’s first Canadian Gaming Business magazine of 2025 focuses on expanding existing horizons and looking towards new ones.Featuring insights from the likes of BetMGM, PointsBet, AGLC, BCLC, OLG, H2 Gambling Capital, Vixio Regulatory Intelligence, Paramount Commerce, Snuneymuxw First…
BCLC warns against gifting scratch tickets to kids for Christmas
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is asking B.C. residents not to gift minors lottery products for Christmas.BCLC's Director of Player Health Ryan McCarthy said the crown corporation wants to remind adults that scratch-and-win tickets can be a gateway for children to develop…
BCLC enlists marketing firms Cossette and Visionnaire
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has partnered with marketing agencies Cossette and Visionnaire to bolster its creative and marketing initiatives.Teams from the two agencies, which are both housed under the Plus Company Canada umbrella, will work together in support of the…
Loto-Québec’s casino gaming drives double-digit revenue and profit growth
Loto-Québec has reported double-digit yearly increases in both revenue and profits for last quarter, driven by strong performance in its casino and gaming sector.The crown corporation published its financial figures for Q2 of the Canadian fiscal year, running from July 1 to Sept. 30. Revenues…