Lottery
Pollard Banknote revenue up 9.4% in Q1 despite downturn in operational income
Pollard Banknote has reported a 9.4% year-on-year rise in revenue for the three-month period ended Mar. 31.The Winnipeg-based firm, a provider of products and solutions to lottery and charitable gaming industries, recorded revenues of $124.6m in Q1 2023, up from $113.9m in the same period last…
OLG eyes legislative change to mandate ID check for self-serve lottery terminals
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is seeking an amendment to the Gaming Control Act, 1992 (GCA) so that ID checks for its self-serve lottery terminals can be mandated.1,400 of these terminals are set to be piloted in select retail locations across the province between the fall of…
OLG & Toronto Raptors unite to raise vital funds for six local basketball NPOs
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has announced it has helped raise a total of $91,132 for six community basketball organizations in Toronto.In partnership with the Toronto Raptors, OLG has spent the last few weeks sharing the stories of these ‘Borough Ballers’ on its website, who…
Intralot solidifies Canadian presence via BCLC sports betting extension
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) will be supplied with a ‘next-generation sports betting platform’ after extending its agreement with Intralot’s US subsidiary, Intralot Inc.Under the terms of the three-year deal, which includes an option of three annual extensions, Intralot Inc…
Kings Entertainment plots global lottery expansion after collapse of SVH merger
Kings Entertainment has agreed a settlement with Sports Venture Holdings (SVH) over the termination of its proposed merger, and is now looking to expand operations in the global lottery sector.This latest development comes after news emerged last month that the business combination between Kings…
BCLC becomes third Canadian lottery member of ULIS
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has been named as the newest member of United Lotteries for Integrity in Sports (ULIS), following approval from its Executive Committee.ULIS, the organization formerly known as the Global Lottery Monitoring System (GLMS), signalled its acceptance…
Adesso expands lottery operations into Canada
Adesso has announced the expansion of its lottery business into the North American market, aimed at all lotteries in the US and Canada.The IT service provider already has a firm grip on the European market with its headquarters in Germany, one of 61 locations it is active in on the continent.…
Pollard Banknote earns spot on ‘Manitoba’s Top Employers in 2023’ list
Pollard Banknote has been recognised for its ‘progressive and forward-thinking programs’ by Mediacorp Canada, which has named the firm as one of ‘Manitoba’s Top Employers’ for 2023.A lottery partner to more than 60 lotteries worldwide, providing instant ticket products, licensed games and…
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board green lights sale of Irish National Lottery
The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) is further withdrawing from the lottery market after deciding to sell the Irish National Lottery, according to The Times.The report states that the Canadian pension fund is looking to sell the business despite there being more than a decade remaining on…
AGLC lifts VLT limit to ease burden on airports
Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) has raised the number of video lottery terminals (VLTs) allowed in the province following a request from Edmonton International Airport.As reported by CBC, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are still being felt on Canadian airports today,…