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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…

Bragg Gaming Group is continuing its growth strategy after joining forces with Grand Casino Basel, its fifth different operator in Switzerland.The Toronto-based provider made its debut in Switzerland in 2021 and recently partnered with Swiss Casinos, but has now added Grand Casino Basel to its…

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.…

DraftKings customers in Ontario can now access a wider range of casino titles after the online casino and sportsbook went live with content from High 5 Games last week.The two companies first linked up last May after entering into a multi-market agreement that saw Michigan become its first entry…

Amazon has officially expanded the scope of ‘Amazon Luna’ - its cloud gaming service - to include Canada, Germany and the UK.The platform launched in the three regions last week, one year after debuting in the US.Powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), the service enables players to stream and…

An agreement has been reached between Pickering and Durham Region, which will see the city share some of its casino gaming revenue to help Durham fund social housing projects.Billed as the first deal of its kind in Ontario, Pickering will split revenue in half with the region once it has reached…

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…

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…

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,…

Pollard Banknote subsidiary mkodo has partnered with Premier Lotteries Ireland (PLI) to enhance the lottery’s website experience for players.As part of the agreement, mkodo - part of the Pollard Digital Solutions (PDS) brand that encompasses all digital offerings from Winnipeg-based Pollard…