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…
BCLC launches campaign against lotto ticket stocking stuffers
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has issued advice to adults to reconsider including lottery-related products in the holiday gifts for children through its #GiftSmart campaign. This initiative is part of a broader effort to address concerns around youth gambling.In a press…
BCLC expands holiday leave program to be more inclusive
During British Columbia’s Multiculturalism Week, the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) released a statement announcing a new inclusive holiday program for its employees.The release explains that the BCLC is offering employees the flexibility to substitute up to six BCLC-recognized…
OLG makes Q2 gaming revenue payments to partners
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has issued over $40m in Q2 to 29 communities that host gaming facilities.Highlighting the news in a press release on the OLG website, the Crown corporation reported total payments of $40.33m for the period July 1 - September 30, bringing the total to…
BCLC & IWG take Set for Life online through PlayNow.com
British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has joined forces with Instant Win Gaming (IWG) to launch Set for Life online via its PlayNow.com platform.Previously a retail-only brand, Set for Life has now been mirrored to replicate the retail experience and enable online players to choose from a…
Atlantic Lottery shares ‘illegal gambling sites’ concerns amid record-breaking FY22/23
Atlantic Lottery has this week published its annual report for 2022/23, returing a record-breaking profit of $492.2m, an increase of $54.1m on its previous high.Breaking down the numbers, Atlantic Lottery revealed $262.8m was from the destination line of business with the remaining $229.4m from…
NeoGames secures first Canadian digital content partner in Atlantic Lottery
The Atlantic Lottery has signed an agreement to launch NeoGames Studio’s premium instant games.The deal marks NeoGames’ first pure digital content partnership in Canada and is particularly significant as the Atlantic Lottery is the country’s largest instant game operator, offering a variety of…
Loto-Quebec lays Q1 revenue blame on Lotto Max sales
A reduction in Lotto Max sales played a leading role in decreased revenue for Loto-Quebec in Q1 of 2023-24, according to the Canadian crown corporation.Publishing its results for the period April 1 - June 26, Loto Quebec reported total revenues of $711.2m and a consolidated net income of…