Lottery
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…
BCLC names Natasha Questel new Chief Social Purpose Officer
British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has announced the appointment of Natasha Questel as its new Chief Social Purpose Officer and Vice President of Marketing. Questel’s tenure will begin on Jan. 22.In her most recent role, Questel served as CEO of One Girl Can, a non-profit organization…
EQL Games adds Vibra Gaming to its iLottery Aggregator
Lottery tech provider EQL Games has announced the addition of Vibra Gaming to its iLottery Aggregator platform. The agreement will allow Vibra to expand its operations from the LATAM region to the US and Canada. Starting in early 2024, a range of Vibra Gaming’s themed games will be made available to…
New sustainable procurement policy promotes catalysts for change in the gambling industry
As social purpose companies have come together to make progress on their shared goal of creating a better world, social purpose has come to mean something more than just one way of doing business. Social purpose has started to refer to the advancement of doing business differently – its own…