Lottery
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…
Bluberi Games enters Canada with Alberta deal
Gaming product and technology company Bluberi Games has entered the Canadian market through a deal with Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis.AGLC's casinos will host Bluberi's gaming offerings across the province, the crown corporation announced on April 4.Bluberi will bring "a high-quality…
Ontario police arrest two for iGaming fraud
Two Toronto residents have been arrested following an investigation into fraudulent activities at Ontario’s regulated igaming platforms. The two will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto.The joint investigation of the Ontario Provincial Police and Alcohol and Gaming Commission…
IGT and Loto-Québec sign new VLT partnership
Lottery and gaming software developer International Game Technology (IGT) has partnered with Loto-Québec to supply Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs) across the province. IGT Canada Solutions ULC, a subsidiary of IGT, will supply PeakDual™ 27 VLT machines, as part of an ongoing VLT replacement cycle in…
Alberta regulator sends warning about fraudulent casino ads
Another series of fraudulent casino ads has struck Canada, this time in Alberta. Alberta Gaming, Liquor, and Cannabis (AGLC) is warning players in the province about social media ads implying that land-based venues are offering igaming. Meanwhile, the group is reiterating iGaming is only offered…
BCLC’s Chief Compliance Officer talks FINTRAC report insights
Last week's report from Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre (FINTRAC) may have been news to some but to many online operators in the industry, the end result was largely a reminder of things they already knew.Speaking with Canadian Gaming Business, British Columbia Lottery…