SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is pleased to make second quarter (July 1 – September 30) payments totaling $38,058,857 to 29 communities that host gaming facilities. So far, during OLG’s fiscal year (April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025), these 29 communities have received $81,664,304. These payments to host […]
TORONTO, ON – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is thrilled to be selected to host the 2025 North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (“NASPL”) Annual Conference and Trade Show in beautiful Niagara Falls, Ontario. The 2025 NASPL Annual Conference and Trade Show will run from September 9-12, 2025. The conference brings […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has begun the gradual rollout of self-serve lottery in select retail locations across the province. The launch follows a successful pilot of a small number of terminals that took place earlier this year in the GTA and Sault Ste. Marie. This new self-serve approach to purchasing […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) today announced it is exercising its option to further extend its casino operating agreement with Caesars Entertainment Windsor Limited (Caesars), the current operator of the Windsor Casino, for an additional seven months to March 2026. In August 2022, OLG announced it was extending its contract with […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is pleased to make first quarter (April 1 – June 30) payments totaling $43,605,447 to 29 communities that host land-based casinos. These payments to host communities are based on a formula in the Municipality Contribution Agreement that is consistently applied across all land-based casino […]
TORONTO – July 15, 2024 – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is excited to announce its first-ever official partnership with the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Paralympic Committee – becoming the Official Ontario Lottery Partner of Team Canada for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. “Ontario is ready to cheer on Team […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is thrilled to once again be selected for Forbes’ list of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity for 2024. “OLG values, fosters and reflects Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as essential elements of our culture and we’re committed to creating a space where employees can be themselves and […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation’s (OLG’s) new $2 INSTANT QUEST FOR GOLD game is here just in time for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games! Ontario’s Quest for Gold program supports high-performance amateur athletes, easing the financial burden of training and living expenses, enabling them to pursue their Olympic and Paralympic dreams. […]
TORONTO, ON – OLG has begun the process of selecting a technology platform provider to replace aging, back-end lottery technology systems. On May 31, 2024, a Request for Proposal (RFP) was posted on MERXTM to initiate this work. The future implementation of a new lottery platform will give OLG the foundation needed to capitalize on […]
TORONTO, ON – OLG has made it easier to play the lottery with your friends, family and coworkers by introducing Group Play on OLG.ca and on the OLG app. Players can form online groups, purchase lottery tickets together and track prizes electronically. With Group Play, collecting funds and distributing winnings is all done automatically – […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is pleased to make fourth quarter (January 1 – March 31) payments totaling $28,341,209 to 29 communities that host gaming facilities. During OLG’s fiscal year (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024), these 29 communities have received a total of $146,310,602. These payments to […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation (OLG) and MLSE Foundation, the charitable arm of the Toronto Raptors, have donated a total of $60,000 to four community organizations who are changing the lives of Ontarians through basketball. From January to March, fans supported each community basketball organization by playing the free Home Court Advantage […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is adding more prize opportunities for LOTTO MAX players exclusively in Ontario with DREAM DRAWS so you can continue to “Dream Bigger.” In-store DREAM DRAWS Promotion From March 26 to May 3, 2024, every $5 purchase of LOTTO MAX at participating OLG retail locations will include […]
Commitment to responsible gambling includes boosting funding for community-based gambling harm mitigation programs TORONTO, ON – Protecting player health is a top priority for the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and investing in responsible gambling remains a cornerstone of our business. As part of this commitment, OLG directed $22 million in fiscal 2022-23 million […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has begun piloting self-serve lottery terminals (SSTs) in select retail locations. The terminals, which deploy some of the industry’s most advanced self-service solutions, offer customers a new safe, secure and convenient way to purchase lottery products. The pilot begins after extensive consultation and collaboration with OLG’s […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) is thrilled once again to have been selected for Forbes’ prestigious list of Canada’s Best Employers. “We are incredibly proud to be named to Forbes’ list for a third consecutive year. It means the journey we are on to build a winning culture at OLG is resonating […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is pleased to make third quarter (October 1 – December 31) payments totaling $34,104,262 to 29 communities that host gaming facilities. So far, during OLG’s fiscal year (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024), these 29 communities have received $117,969,393. These payments to host […]
TORONTO, ON – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is giving lottery players a whole new way to win with its innovative $25 INSTANT GOLD PURSUIT ticket. INSTANT GOLD PURSUIT combines the excitement of a scratch ticket with a unique twist on a classic lottery draw – the winning numbers have already been drawn […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation (OLG) and the Toronto Raptors are excited to support four community organizations that are changing people’s lives through basketball – and all Ontarians are invited to get in on the action. Each organization focuses on providing positive, inclusive and empowering spaces. Through the Home Court Advantage campaign, […]
Toronto, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) today announced it has finalized an agreement with Enwave Windsor Holdings Limited Partnership (Enwave) to provide long-term energy reliability for the Windsor casino. Enwave has purchased the thermal and electrical assets of OLG’s Windsor Energy Centre (WEC) and will lease the space occupied by the WEC […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is pleased to make second quarter (July 1 – September 30) payments totaling $40,331,124 to 29 communities that host gaming facilities. So far, during OLG’s fiscal year (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024), these 29 communities have received $83,865,131. These payments to host […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has released Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to pre-qualified proponents selected to bid on the Windsor casino, which is currently Caesars Windsor. The RFP will enable OLG to select a highly qualified service provider to handle day-to-day operations while ensuring the long-term competitiveness of the site […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation (OLG) continues to expand its lottery product portfolio with a one-of-a-kind opportunity in Canada through the $10 INSTANT LIVING LUCKY WITH LUKE COMBS ticket. In conjunction with Atlas Experiences, OLG is offering a chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime fan experience to enjoy an intimate music performance by […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation (OLG) is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the “Winner! Gagnant!” Win Tone (you know the tune) with a fresh new remix from Ontario artists Loud Luxury and Preston Pablo. The classic Win Tone is played every time someone wins with OLG. With an average of 180 million […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is pleased to make first quarter (April 1 – June 30) payments totaling $43,534,007 to 29 communities that host gaming facilities. These payments to host communities are based on a formula consistently applied across all gaming sites in Ontario using a graduated scale of […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) is thrilled to have been selected for Forbes’ list of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity for 2023 “We know that our strength is in our collective differences and that every OLGer brings value to the team,” said Duncan Hannay, OLG’s President and CEO. “We’re humbled to know […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation (OLG) has worked with Iskatewizaagegan #39 – Independent First Nation to completely refurbish their local basketball court based in Northwestern Ontario. The new court was unveiled on June 23, 2023 during a community event featuring Emily Mandamin, the first person from Iskatewizaagegan #39 – Independent First Nation […]
Sault Ste Marie, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) continues to make bold changes in the gaming industry and needs talented professionals to join our team at our Sault Ste. Marie head office location. As one of the largest employers in Sault Ste Marie, OLG wants to keep adding to our dynamic team […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is pleased to make fourth quarter (January 1 – March 31) payments totaling $28,753,394 to 29 communities that host gaming facilities. During OLG’s fiscal year (April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023), these 29 communities have received a total of $142,672,465. These payments to […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) is proud to participate in the Baawaating Career Expo, along with other businesses and educational organizations in Sault Ste. Marie. The expo will take place on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig (SKG), located at 1491 Queen […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation (OLG) and the Toronto Raptors are thrilled to support six local community organizations that are changing people’s lives through basketball. Inspired by the Toronto Raptors City Edition jersey, which celebrates the six boroughs of Toronto, OLG and the Toronto Raptors have been sharing the stories of these […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has released a Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) for the Windsor casino, which is currently Caesars Windsor. This is the first stage in a procurement process to select a service provider to handle the day-to-day gaming operations at the site. “OLG is advancing plans that will support […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation (OLG) continues to solidify its position as a leader in the gaming industry by introducing the first fully digital online prize claim process in Canada. This new process makes retail lottery prize claims between $1,000 and $10,000 entirely paperless. Claimants with prizes over $1,000 can now access […]
WASAGA BEACH, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is excited to issue the first quarterly gaming revenue payment of $152,138 to the Town of Wasaga Beach, for its role in hosting the new Playtime Casino Wasaga Beach. This first payment is based on casino revenue generated from November 23, 2022, to December 31, […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) is thrilled once again to have been selected for Forbes’ prestigious list of Canada’s Best Employers. This year, OLG moved up the ranks, placing in the top 15 per cent on the list of companies recognized in 2023. “It is an honour to again be recognized on […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is pleased to make third quarter (October 1 – December 31) payments totaling $32,385,278 to 29 communities that host gaming facilities. So far, during OLG’s fiscal year (April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023), these 29 communities have received $113,919,071. These payments to host […]
TORONTO, ON – OLG is proud to welcome its newest Executive Leadership Team member, Esther Zdolec, who is joining the organization as Senior Vice President, People and Culture. Ms. Zdolec will begin her new role on January 16, 2023 and will serve as the senior executive leader at OLG’s head office location in Sault Ste. […]
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Toronto, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is bringing more choice to customers with Direct Pay, a secure and intuitive way to buy lottery products online. Players who have a valid OLG.ca account now have the option to purchase single tickets and lottery subscriptions for LOTTO MAX, LOTTO 6/49, Daily Grand, Ontario 49, […]
Toronto, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is thrilled to launch a new INSTANT ticket that offers OLG’s best odds to win $1 million. The new $100 ULTIMATE gives players an approximately 1 in 25,000 chance to win the top prize and is available now at retail locations across the province until December […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is pleased to make second quarter (July 1 – September 30) payments totaling $38,113,757 to 28 communities that host gaming facilities. So far, during OLG’s fiscal year (April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023), these 28 communities have received $81,533,793. These payments to host […]
OLG partners with MLB to revive the 1930’s Championship Ontario Baseball Team through a popular video game and powerful film at olg.ca/ChathamPlaysOn TORONTO, ON – Reviving and celebrating Ontario history on the baseball field and in a video game! Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), in partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB), is immortalizing the […]
New technology expected to roll out across Ontario in the second half of 2023 Toronto, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is pleased to announce it is taking steps to launch approximately 1,400 self-serve lottery terminals in select lottery retail locations across the province, delivering enhanced convenience to lottery enthusiasts. “OLG is embracing […]
TORONTO, ON – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is continuing to expand its globally-recognized responsible gambling (RG) program, PlaySmart, with the launch of My PlayBreak. Our new enhanced and rebranded self-exclusion program offers customers more flexibility and choice — whether they want to take a break from play at an Ontario casino, Charitable […]
TORONTO – Roll out the red carpet, Ontario! Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is giving back to three cities across the province with TIFF on Tour, recreating a smaller scale version of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Campbellford, North Bay and Windsor. OLG’s TIFF on Tour premiere events will bring the magic […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and MGE Niagara Entertainment Inc. (Mohegan), service provider for Niagara Casinos, are proud and excited to announce OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, as the name of the new entertainment centre in Niagara Falls, which will open its doors to music and live entertainment enthusiasts this coming […]
TORONTO, ON – The Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation has launched a new sports betting app that combines the current bet building functionality for in-store purchases with direct online wagering into one integrated app to create an exclusive new betting experience for Ontario sports fans. The new app is designed for both retail and online […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is pleased to have entered into an agreement to extend its existing contract with the current operator of the Windsor casino, Caesars Entertainment Windsor Limited. OLG supports casino operators, which are key contributors to Ontario’s economic recovery, delivering entertainment for casino customers while creating jobs and investments in […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is pleased to make first quarter (April 1 – June 30) payments totaling $43,420,036 to 28 communities that host gaming facilities. These payments to host communities are based on a formula consistently applied across all gaming sites in Ontario using a graduated scale of […]
Toronto, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is thrilled to announce that our recent LOTTO MAX Dream Drop marketing campaign has won two Silver Lions and two Bronze Lions at this year’s Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. The prestigious annual event brings together creative leaders from around the globe to learn, network, […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) are celebrating the 2022 NBA Draft presented by State Farm by announcing that OLG’s PROLINE sportsbook is now an official partner of the NBA in Ontario. For the first time, PROLINE bettors can wager on the NBA Draft, which will […]
Toronto, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is expanding our exciting selection of digital entertainment with the launch of Live Game Show Games on OLG.ca. Registered players can now play Dream Wheeler, the first in a suite of new games provided by Evolution that will roll out over the coming months, further building […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and Major League Baseball (MLB) have announced a multi-year partnership that makes OLG’s PROLINE sportsbook product an official sports betting partner of the MLB — the League’s first sports betting partnership in Ontario. OLG now becomes an official MLB partner for sports betting through its PROLINE+ […]
Two Day Virtual Career Fair Looking for Top Talent for 59 positions TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is making bold changes in the gaming industry and needs talented professionals to join our team at our Sault Ste. Marie head office location. As one of the largest employers in Sault Ste Marie, […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is pleased to make fourth quarter (January 1 to March 31) payments totaling $21,099,247 to 28 communities that host gaming facilities. These payments to host communities are based on a formula consistently applied across all gaming sites in Ontario using a graduated scale of […]
Toronto, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is pleased to announce that it is extending its current “Support Local” initiative of returning all profits from the activation and sale of $3 INSTANT CROSSWORD and $3 INSTANT BINGO to our valued retailers. This initiative, designed to thank our valued lottery retail partners for their […]
(March 25, 2022) Toronto, Ontario, – It’s the only clothing collection that’s also your lottery ticket for a year! Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and LOTTO MAX have partnered with Toronto-based brand Mr. Saturday to release their first ever collaboration within the apparel space called LOTTO MAX “Dream Drop.” Each piece in this limited-edition, […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and the National Hockey League (NHL) today announced a multiyear partnership designating OLG’s PROLINE+ sportsbook product as an Official Sports Betting Partner of the NHL, marking the League’s first sports betting partnership in Canada. Under the multiyear deal, OLG becomes an official NHL partner for sports […]
Toronto, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) wants to thank the thousands of valued retail partners across the province for their continued hard work during these challenging times. To show its appreciation, OLG is giving all the profits from sales of $3 INSTANT CROSSWORD and $3 INSTANT BINGO that take place between March […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is partnering with Black Talent Initiative (BTI) to help foster Black representation in the workplace and invest in the growth of Black professionals. BTI is a volunteer-driven, social impact organization committed to delivering professional development, mentorship and community for Black talent seeking career advancement. Volunteers and […]
TORONTO, ON – OLG and its employees are contributing close to $120,000 to support the important work of the United Way in communities across Ontario. As part of its support for the United Way, OLG launched a new virtual promotion in July 2021 called “Collecting for the Community”, which included a commitment by OLG of […]
TORONTO, Ontario – Ontario Lottery Gaming Corporation (OLG) is going all-in with Super Bowl LVI! PROLINE sports bettors are about to get a one-of-kind inside look at football’s biggest game from none other than NFL legend and four-time Super Bowl champion Joe Montana! Montana headlines as the first guest on the premiere of OLG’s new […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is now offering sports bettors a complete gaming experience with new and exciting sports betting products at retailers under the popular PROLINE brand. Players can now place single event wagers on a variety of sports at approximately 10,000 retailers across Ontario. Through the new PROLINE at […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) is thrilled to have been selected for Forbes’ prestigious list of Canada’s Best Employers 2022 — and to be among the top 20 per cent of a select group of companies nationwide with more than 500 employees. “It is an honour to be recognized with a place […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is pleased to make third quarter (October 1 to December 31) non-tax gaming revenue payments totaling $30,510,269 to 27 municipalities that host gaming facilities. OLG makes payments to host communities under the Municipality Contribution Agreements, using a prescribed formula consistently applied across all sites […]
TORONTO, ONTARIO– Ontarians can now play the three popular retail-based, PICK-2, PICK-3, and PICK-4, on OLG.ca and the OLG app. OLG.ca is the only legal and most trusted online gambling site in Ontario. The addition of the PICK games online is one of the many new and unique digital offerings that we continue to roll […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is, once again, on the forefront of delivering excellence with its expanding digital offering on OLG.ca – the only legal digital platform of its kind in Ontario. Together with new partner Evolution, OLG is introducing Ontarians to an exciting new casino experience with a digital twist. […]
TORONTO, ON – Music fans know that some of the best talent is found in their own hometown – whether it be a big city or small community. Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), Universal Music Canada and Bell Media’s ETALK, are bringing you closer to A-list talent while showcasing and celebrating some great Ontario-based […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is excited to make second quarter (July 1 to September 30, 2021) non-tax gaming revenue payments totaling $31,333,453 to 27 municipalities which host gaming facilities. “Our government is pleased that land-based casinos have reopened safely and are contributing to our provincial economy again,” said […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) today welcomes Nevada-based Everi Digital, the online gaming division of Everi Holdings Inc. (NYSE: EVRI) to its ever-growing complement of digital casino game providers for Ontario’s trusted platform of choice, OLG.ca. Everi Digital will provide twelve new titles over the coming months – the first of […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) today welcomes Nevada-based Everi Digital, the online gaming division of Everi Holdings Inc. (NYSE: EVRI) to its ever-growing complement of digital casino game providers for Ontario’s trusted platform of choice, OLG.ca. Everi Digital will provide twelve new titles over the coming months – the first of […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario sports bettors are all about the action on the gridiron this weekend and so is PROLINE+, the new online sportsbook from Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG). Canadian football is well underway and a new season of American professional football begins tonight. With a full slate of games on tap for […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is pleased to announce that in less than a full week of operation it has already processed over $1 million in bets on the new PROLINE+ online sportsbook. The only legal online sportsbook in Ontario launched last Friday and Ontario bettors have been eagerly checking things […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) welcomes Ontario’s sports bettors and would-be players to the “plus side” with its new online sportsbook, PROLINE+. Accessible from any device via proline.ca, PROLINE+ delivers an enhanced betting experience with dynamic, competitive odds that update to reflect game status and betting action. Thousands of new betting […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) welcomes the news today that legislation permitting single event sports wagering in Canada will come into force on August 27, 2021. “OLG has been looking forward to offering single event sports wagering to adult Ontarians for many years,” says Duncan Hannay, OLG President and CEO. “We’re […]
OLG and CBC partner to chronicle “The Quest” of five Ontario athletes TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and its employees are proud supporters of the Team Canada athletes that will “Go for Gold” at the Tokyo Summer Olympics. We are particularly excited to watch all the athletes from Ontario, especially those […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is adding more choice and convenience to the way Ontarians “play” with the launch of the new OLG App. The free app is easy to use and great for getting right to the game, be it in the online casino or the lottery lobby. Better still, […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has proudly sponsored hundreds of community festivals and events for decades and our commitment hasn’t changed, despite the challenging circumstances of the last year-and-a-half. When those local celebrations went virtual in 2020 and 2021, OLG was right there with them to lend support. Now OLG, in […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is pleased to be welcoming new content provider Blueprint Gaming to OLG.ca just after achieving an impressive one million player registrations on the platform. The new partnership will see Blueprint, known for creative and engaging games like The Goonies™, add new slot-style games to OLG.ca every […]
OLG.ca registration soaring, online games to double in 2021-2022 TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has added AGS to its exciting roster of digital game providers. This new partnership will see AGS provide 25 new slot-style games to the increasingly popular OLG.ca gaming platform. A digital version of player-favourite casino game Golden […]
TORONTO, ON – The final HIT OR MISS draw took place last night, June 15, 2021 at 11:55 p.m. We thank our valued players for their participation, and we look forward to providing new, exciting games to play in store and online. Players are reminded that HIT OR MISS tickets can be redeemed at authorized […]
Toronto, ON – Ontario lottery players, meet INSTANT TOP UP, the world’s first add-on game for INSTANT lottery tickets! Ask for INSTANT TOP UP with your ticket purchase for $1 more for a chance to win a growing jackpot in-store. The jackpot – which starts at $25,000 – grows with each ticket purchased across the […]
TORONTO, ON – OLG is ending the HIT OR MISS Quick Draw game on June 14, 2021 with the final draw taking place at 11:55 p.m. that evening. We thank our valued players for their participation, and we look forward to providing new, exciting games to play in-store and online. Players are reminded that HIT […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has recommitted to its long-standing and valuable partnership with Pollard Banknote Limited (Pollard Banknote), signing a 10-year contract to print INSTANT lottery tickets. The agreement, which includes an additional 5-year option to extend through 2037, will see OLG order more than two billion tickets […]
TORONTO, ON – Despite the material impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to land-based gaming operations, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) continues to work hard to deliver value for the benefit of the province. “The accomplishments achieved under these circumstances are a testament to the resiliency of the organization and the people of OLG,” says […]
TORONTO, ON – Following an extensive recruitment process, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) announces Pinder Basi as the organization’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). “Pinder is an experienced executive with a proven track record in finance and business with a focus on growth, profitability and collaboration,” says Duncan Hannay, OLG’s President and CEO. “His […]
Toronto, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is ringing in 2021 by bringing a great new game from THE PRICE IS RIGHT to a lottery retailer near you. The new $5 INSTANT PLINKO game combines traditional scratch play, with a chance to win cash prizes, an in-store win experience and, for top prize […]
TORONTO, ON – The health and safety of our customers, our employees and all Ontarians remains a priority for OLG. Consistent with provincial orders which place the City of Toronto on lockdown effective November 23, 2020, the OLG Prize Centre at Yonge and Dundas Street in Toronto is temporarily limiting in-person prize claims as of […]
Toronto, ON – OLG’s new LIGHTNING LOTTO game has struck at Ontario lottery retailers with a growing jackpot that can be won instantly in-store. This game is the first in Ontario where the winning numbers are drawn daily before sales begin, so each ticket has a chance to win the top prize – a jackpot […]
The health and safety of casino customers, employees and the host gaming communities remains as always, a priority for the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and its service providers. OLG supports the safe reopening of casinos; service providers that reopen sites must comply with: A maximum of 50 customers in the gaming establishment at […]
TORONTO, ON – OLG is now accepting in-person prize claim appointments for prizes of $1,000 or more. Appointments for prizes of this value will be granted if requested, however prizes up to $49,999.90 do not have to be claimed in-person and customers are encouraged to continue to mail in these claims when possible. The mail-in […]
Today the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced that it will not enforce the Red Tape Reduction Standards to allow for important discussions between the AGCO and Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) on the approach to burden reduction in the gaming sector. The AGCO and OLG remain committed to the reduction of […]
The health and safety of casino customers, employees and the host gaming communities remains as always, a priority for the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and its service providers. The Government of Ontario announced as part of its Stage 3 re-opening plan, it is permitting certain businesses to re-open in certain regions, including casinos […]
TORONTO, ON – OLG is now accepting in-person prize claim appointments for winning-ticket holders of $10,000 or more. Appointments for prizes of this value will be granted if requested, however prizes up to $49,999.90 do not have to be claimed in-person and customers are encouraged to continue to mail in these claims when possible. The […]
The health and safety of casino customers, employees and the host gaming communities remains as always, a priority for the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and its service providers. Today, the Government of Ontario announced as part of its Stage 3 re-opening plan, it is permitting certain businesses to re-open in certain regions, including […]
TORONTO, ON – In-person prize claims for winning-ticket holders of $50,000 or more have resumed at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto. The gradual resumption of in-person prize claims begins with a by-appointment only process prioritizing players who have been unable to claim their prizes since the temporary closure of the OLG Prize Centre to […]
TORONTO, ON – In-person prize claims for winning-ticket holders of $50,000 or more have resumed at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto. The gradual resumption of in-person prize claims begins with a by-appointment only process prioritizing players who have been unable to claim their prizes since the temporary closure of the OLG Prize Centre to […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has issued fourth-quarter (January 1 to March 31, 2020) non-tax gaming revenue payments totaling $22,088,992 to 26 communities which currently host gaming facilities. Acting together on the advice of public health authorities, OLG and its service providers temporarily closed all casinos in Ontario on […]
PlayOLG has been experiencing record traffic recently as more players are interested in purchasing LOTTO MAX and LOTTO 6/49 tickets online. These volumes are highest in the hours before a draw and may result in longer than normal wait times to purchase tickets and to access the Player Support Team. We want you to have […]
LOTTERY SALES CONTINUE AT RETAIL AND PLAYOLG.CA TORONTO, ON – The health and safety of customers and employees is a priority for OLG. Based on guidance from public health authorities, the OLG Prize Centre at Yonge and Dundas Street in Toronto will temporarily close as of 6 p.m., Tuesday March 17, 2020. During this closure: […]
TORONTO, ON – If you have won a prize from LOTTO MAX, LOTTO 6/49 or any of OLG’s lottery products, congratulations! We realize you are excited about claiming your lottery prize. During this evolving situation involving the coronavirus (COVID-19), we would like to remind our customers that OLG offers many options for prize redemption, some […]
Big Prizes Offered in New BIG BROTHER CANADA OLG Fantasy Pool Beginning March 2 And OLG’s BBCAN “Takeover” Week Features Lottery-Themed Challenges Toronto, ON – As a new group of houseguests moves into the Big Brother Canada house in its Season 8 premiere March 4 on Global, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is getting […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has issued third-quarter (October 1 to December 31, 2019) non-tax gaming revenue payments totalling $31,254,134 to 25 communities which currently host gaming facilities. To date, host communities have received more than $1.7 billion in non-tax gaming revenue. “Host communities support important community programs and […]
TORONTO – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) intends to add the Windsor Gaming Bundle, which consists of the Windsor Casino, to its modernization procurement process. “Launching a competitive procurement to select a long-term service provider for the Windsor Gaming Bundle will complete OLG’s modernization of the Ontario gaming marketplace,” said Stephen Rigby, OLG’s […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has issued second-quarter (July 1 to September 30, 2019) non-tax gaming revenue payments totalling $37,660,974 to 25 communities which currently host gaming facilities. To date, host communities have received more than $1.6 billion in non-tax gaming revenue. “Revenues generated at local gaming sites directly […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has signed a Casino Operating and Services Agreement (COSA) with MGE Niagara Entertainment Inc. (MGE) for the Niagara Gaming Bundle. This is the latest step in the transformation of land-based gaming in Ontario, which is creating the conditions for a vibrant gaming industry and bringing jobs […]
TORONTO/SAULT STE MARIE, ON – In partnership with the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPA Ontario), OLG is launching a CPA Training Office at its corporate headquarters in Sault Ste. Marie. Through the office, university graduates registered in the CPA designation program will have the opportunity to earn practical qualifications while working toward their designation. […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has selected IDEMIA Identity & Security France SAS (IDEMIA) to replace and update OLG’s existing Lottery terminals and network in retail stores, following a competitive procurement process. “Replacing and updating Lottery terminals will help improve the way OLG connects with customers in a responsible way,” said […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) is improving the customer experience and ensuring it is responsive to changing customer expectations by investing in digital technology and product solutions. Following a competitive procurement process, OLG has selected Bede Gaming Canada Limited to provide a new enterprise-wide digital foundation. “Bede will provide a new platform […]
Stephen Rigby, OLG’s President and CEO, released the following statement to correct significant inaccuracies in a recently published opinion piece regarding the financial value of the GTA Bundle transaction: Today, an opinion piece was published which materially and incorrectly assesses and undervalues the financial value of the GTA Bundle transaction. One of the main reasons […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has signed a 20-year Casino Operating and Services Agreement (COSA) with Ontario Gaming West GTA LP (OGWGLP) for the West GTA Gaming Bundle. The West GTA Gaming Bundle is the sixth Gaming Bundle to transition to a service provider in Ontario. It is the latest step […]
The technical issue of April 1, 2018 affecting the printing of lottery tickets at lottery retail locations is now fully resolved. All lottery transactions have resumed, including HIT OR MISS. OLG is satisfied that the integrity of lottery games and prize redemption were not affected by the technical issue. We thank our customers for their […]
Following a brief suspension of lottery sales this morning, OLG has resumed sales at lottery retailers with the exception of Hit or Miss. OLG had suspended certain lottery sales as a precautionary measure due to a possible technical issue affecting the printing of lottery tickets which identifies the time a ticket was printed. OLG continues […]
Today, Stephen Rigby, OLG’s President and CEO, released the following statement on the long-term funding agreement for horse racing in Ontario: “The long-term funding agreement for Ontario’s horse racing industry announced today will provide nearly two decades of stable funding for a sustainable industry in the province. This agreement is the result of collaboration with […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has selected Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited (Gateway) as the service provider for the Central Gaming Bundle, following a competitive procurement process. The Central Gaming Bundle includes OLG Slots at Georgian Downs and Casino Rama Resort. Gateway will have the opportunity to build a new gaming […]
TORONTO, ON – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has signed a 22-year Casino Operating and Services Agreement (COSA) with Ontario Gaming GTA LP (OGGLP) for the GTA Gaming Bundle. The GTA Gaming Bundle is the fifth bundle to transition to a service provider in Ontario. It is the latest step in OLG’s land-based […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has selected Ontario Gaming West GTA Limited Partnership (OGWGLP) as the service provider for the West GTA Gaming Bundle, following a competitive procurement process. OGWGLP consists of Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (“Great Canadian”) and Clairvest Group Inc. Great Canadian will operate the gaming facilities within the […]
TORONTO, ON – Today, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to select a service provider to enhance and expand sports betting in Ontario. OLG’s new sports offering is a key part of its vision to develop world class gaming entertainment for Ontario. New technology will bring innovation and […]
TORONTO, ON – OLG takes the integrity of gaming seriously. OLG has confirmed with B.C. and Ontario regulators that Great Canadian is not under a criminal or regulatory investigation in British Columbia or Ontario for illegal activity involving money laundering. OLG is satisfied that Great Canadian (as part of Ontario Gaming GTA LP) will fulfill […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) today issued second-quarter (July to September 2017) non-tax gaming revenue payments totalling $34,741,373 to 24 communities which currently host OLG facilities. To date, host communities have received more than $1.4 billion in non-tax gaming revenue. “Revenues from OLG gaming sites allow host municipalities […]
NIAGARA FALLS, ON – Today Stephen Rigby, President and CEO of Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), was joined by the Honourable Charles Sousa, Minister of Finance, Jim Diodati, Mayor of Niagara Falls, and Joe Dicosimo, President of Hospitality Resorts Inc., partner of the Niagara Falls Entertainment Partners GP, at the ceremonial groundbreaking of a […]
TORONTO, ON – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is continuing to build on the progress of its land-based gaming modernization by completing the transition of more than half of the gaming sites in the province to service providers. Today, OLG signed a 20-year Casino Operating and Services Agreement (COSA) with HR Ottawa, LP […]
Toronto, ON – PRO•LINE players can now build their tickets for Sunday’s football games and any other sports offered by PRO•LINE right from their mobile phones with the new OLG PRO•LINE App. The OLG PRO•LINE App allows players to build their sports wagers on-the-go without having to fill out a paper selection slip. The app […]
Toronto, ON – OLG has put a new spin on traditional INSTANT games with THE BIG SPIN. Launching September 4, 2017, this exciting new $5 game combines popular scratch play with prizes revealed in-store by an animated spinning wheel on the lottery terminal screen and potentially, an in-person spin on The BIG SPIN Wheel at […]
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) today released its Corporate Social Responsibility Report (CSR) for fiscal year 2015-16. The CSR report serves as a measure of OLG’s contribution and impacts that make life better for people across Ontario. “Corporate social responsibility has been a part of OLG’s culture for over four decades,” said Paul […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has selected Ontario Gaming GTA LP (OGGLP) as the service provider for the GTA Gaming Bundle, following a competitive procurement process. The Canadian partnership is comprised of Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (“Great Canadian”) and Brookfield Business Partners LP (“Brookfield Business Partners”). “OLG’s land-based gaming modernization is […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has selected Niagara Falls Entertainment Partners to design, build, finance and maintain a new Niagara Falls Entertainment Centre (NFEC). This is another important step as OLG continues to partner with the private sector to enhance the entertainment experience for customers. On July 11, 2017, OLG announced […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) today issued first-quarter (April to June, 2017) non-tax gaming revenue payments totalling $40,149,649 to 24 communities which currently host OLG facilities. To date, host communities have received more than $1.37 billion in non-tax gaming revenue. “OLG gaming revenue provides essential funding to host […]
Toronto, July 14, 2017 – OLG and the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) were unable to reach a collective agreement for gaming floor employees at Woodbine prior to the legal strike/lockout deadline of July 14, 2017 at 12:01 a.m. OLG respects the collective bargaining process and we treat our employees fairly and respectfully. We […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) continues to take steps towards modernizing the Niagara Falls gaming market. Today, OLG confirmed that the consortium, Niagara Falls Entertainment Partners – which includes Bird Construction Inc. – has been named the preferred proponent in OLG’s procurement process to design, build and maintain a new Niagara […]
TORONTO, ON – OLG is taking another step to raise the profile of the Ontario horse racing industry by launching a new horse-themed lottery ticket called $5 INSTANT IN THE MONEY MULTIPLIER. “This is the fourth horse-themed product OLG has released in less than two years,” said Cal Bricker, Senior Vice President, Horse Racing. “The […]
Toronto, ON – Imagine having your very own portable lottery ticket checker at your fingertips, 24/7. Now you do – with the new OLG Lottery app. Checking your lottery tickets has never been easier or more convenient. The OLG Lottery app offers Ontario players the convenience of scanning their lottery, INSTANT and sports tickets at […]
TORONTO, ON – Today, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) released a Request for proposals (RFP) to proponents selected to bid on replacing and updating OLG’s existing Lottery terminals and network in retail stores. Replacing and updating Lottery terminals is part of OLG’s plan to improve the ways it connects with customers and ensure […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has signed a 20-year Casino Operating and Services Agreement (COSA) with Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited (Gateway). Under the agreement, Gateway takes over day-to-day operations and the assets of the North Gaming Bundle, effective today. The North Gaming Bundle includes: OLG Casino Thunder Bay OLG Casino […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – OLG (Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation) is pleased to announce the five-year extension of its contract with Pollard Banknote Limited (Pollard Banknote) to print lottery Instant tickets. The extended contract will increase the current contract value by approximately $100 million. Over the next five years, OLG expects to purchase more […]
TORONTO, ON – Today, OLG has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a new player platform. Through the RFP, OLG will select a service provider to provide a new enterprise wide digital foundation for OLG’s products. The platform will improve the ways OLG connects with customers within a framework of social responsibility. It will […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has selected HR Ottawa, LP (known as “Hard Rock Casino Ottawa”) as the service provider for the Ottawa Area Gaming Bundle, following a competitive procurement process. The Hard Rock Casino Ottawa partnership consists of HR LP Investor Inc. (owned by Hard Rock International) and RCR Investor […]
TORONTO, ON – OLG is continuing to help build excitement and expand awareness about horse racing in Ontario by launching a new horse-themed game on PlayOLG called Champion Raceway. “Champion Raceway is the third horse-themed product OLG has released in the last two years,” said Cal Bricker, OLG’s Senior Vice President of Horse Racing. “It […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has signed a 20-year Casino Operating and Services Agreement (COSA) with Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited (Gateway). Under the agreement, Gateway takes over day-to-day operations and the assets of the Southwest Gaming Bundle, effective today. The Southwest Gaming Bundle includes: OLG Slots at Western Fair District […]
BRANTFORD, ON – Employees at OLG Casino Brantford have hit the jackpot when it comes to keeping garbage out of area landfills. A recently completed waste audit conducted by Spinnaker Recycling Corp. for OLG Casino Brantford’s facilities department reveals the casino has exceeded the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change goal by diverting 82 per […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) today issued fourth-quarter (January to March, 2017) non-tax gaming revenue payments totalling $23,338,464 to 24 communities which currently host OLG facilities. To date, host communities have received more than $1.33 billion in non-tax gaming revenue. “Revenue from OLG gaming sites provide host communities […]
TORONTO, ON – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to pre-qualified proponents selected to bid on the Niagara Gaming Bundle. The RFP for the Niagara Gaming Bundle will enable OLG to select one service provider to run day-to-day gaming operations at Casino Niagara and Fallsview Casino Resort. […]
TORONTO, ON – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to pre-qualified proponents selected to bid on the Central Gaming Bundle. The RFP for the Central Gaming Bundle will enable OLG to select one service provider to run day-to-day gaming operations at OLG Slots at Georgian Downs and […]
TORONTO, ON – Today, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) released a Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) to pre-qualify potential service providers to replace and update the existing Lottery terminals and electronic network in retail stores. “Replacing and updating the Lottery terminals in retail stores will improve the ways we connect with adult customers, within […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) today issued a third-quarter (October to December, 2016) non-tax gaming revenue payment of $26,732,737 to 23 communities which currently host OLG facilities. To date, host communities have received more than $1.31 billion in non-tax gaming revenue. “OLG provides host communities with significant revenue […]
TORONTO, ON – Today, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has released a Request for Information (RFI) to seek information and advice from the market on a new player platform. The RFI is an early step in OLG’s plan to develop and implement a revised modernization approach to Lottery that ensures its technology and […]
Following a competitive procurement process, OLG has selected Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited (Gateway) as the service provider for the North and Southwest Gaming Bundles. OLG has entered into a Transition and Asset Purchase Agreement with Gateway for each of the North and Southwest Gaming Bundles, which set out the customary closing conditions to be […]
TORONTO, ON – Following a competitive procurement process, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has selected Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited (Gateway) as the service provider for the North and Southwest Gaming Bundles. “Today’s announcement of a service provider for the North and Southwest Gaming Bundles is a significant step forward in OLG’s modernization,” said […]
TORONTO, ON – Just in time for the holiday season, OLG is introducing a convenient new gift giving option in the form of Lottery Gift Cards. In a recent survey, nearly 40 per cent of Ontarians said gift cards are at the top of the list of gifts they purchase for family and friends. Ontarians […]
OLG is continuing its procurement process for land-based gaming by issuing Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to pre-qualified proponents selected to bid on the Ottawa Area Gaming Bundle. The RFP will enable OLG to select one service provider to run certain day-to-day gaming operations in the Gaming Bundle. The Ottawa Area Gaming Bundle has one […]
TORONTO, ON – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to pre-qualified proponents selected to bid on the Ottawa Area Gaming Bundle. Today’s announcement is the latest step in OLG’s ongoing modernization and builds on two recent procurement announcements: the release of the RFPQ for the Niagara Gaming […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) today issued second-quarter (July to September, 2016) non-tax gaming revenue payments totaling $31,104,495 to 22 municipalities which currently host OLG facilities. To date, host municipalities have received more than $1.2 billion in non-tax gaming revenue. “Revenues from OLG gaming sites help municipalities invest […]
OLG is continuing its procurement process for land-based gaming by issuing Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to pre-qualified proponents selected to bid on the West GTA Gaming Bundle. The RFP will enable OLG to select one service provider to run certain day-to-day gaming operations in the Gaming Bundle. The West GTA Gaming Bundle has four […]
TORONTO, ON – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is continuing its procurement process for land-based gaming by issuing Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to pre-qualified proponents selected to bid on the West GTA Gaming Bundle. The RFP will enable OLG to select one service provider to run certain day-to-day gaming operations in the […]
TORONTO – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has issued a Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) for the Niagara Gaming Bundle on the procurement website, MERXTM. The Niagara Gaming Bundle includes two gaming zones: SW10 (served by Casino Niagara) and SW11 (served by Fallsview Casino Resort). The Niagara Gaming Bundle RFPQ will enable OLG to […]
OLG has issued a Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) for the Niagara Gaming Bundle on the procurement website, MERXTM. The Niagara Gaming Bundle RFPQ will enable OLG to pre-qualify the potential proponents that are eligible to receive the Request for Proposal (RFP) documents. The RFPQ will close on December 15, 2016 and OLG expects to begin […]
OLG has cancelled the current Request for Proposals for Lottery in favour of a revised modernization approach. Through its Lottery modernization, OLG has been seeking a way, in partnership with the private sector, to unlock the opportunity to create greater value for Ontario. After a period of due diligence and consultation with globally-experienced proponents, OLG […]
TORONTO – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has cancelled the current Request for Proposals (RFP) for Lottery in favour of a revised modernization approach. Through the Lottery modernization, OLG has been seeking a way, in partnership with the private sector, to unlock the opportunity to create greater value for Ontario. After a period […]
A Record Year In 2015-16, OLG provided a record return to the Province of more than $2.2 billion—it is the government’s largest source of non-tax revenue. It is OLG’s obligation to continually and responsibly improve the business for the benefit of Ontario. Changes to Lottery Modernization Through modernization, OLG has been seeking a way to […]
TORONTO – The Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation (OLG) today announced that National Basketball Association (NBA) games will be added to the OLG’s PRO-LINE beginning with the 2016-17 NBA regular season. PRO-LINE provides a trusted platform for sports fans to wager on a full lineup of professional and college sports and soon, NBA basketball. “Ontario loves […]
PORT PERRY, ON – In a ceremony steeped in tradition, leaders of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN) and of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) commemorated a historic signing event today. The revenue sharing agreements, signed by leaders of both groups, finalize the Great Blue Heron Casino’s (GBH) transition to a […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) today issued first-quarter (April to June, 2016) non-tax gaming revenue payments totaling $34,572,858 to 22 municipalities which currently host OLG facilities. To date, host municipalities have received more than $1.2 billion in non-tax gaming revenue. “OLG gaming site revenue allows host municipalities across […]
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TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is taking another step in its procurement process for a new entertainment centre in Niagara Falls by releasing Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to pre-qualified proponents. The RFP will allow OLG to select a proponent to design, build, finance and maintain a new large-scale, high-quality entertainment […]
OLG has re-issued a Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) for the Ottawa Area Gaming Bundle.
TORONTO – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is re-issuing a Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) for the Ottawa Area Gaming Bundle on the procurement website, MERXTM. OLG originally issued an RFPQ for the Ottawa Area Gaming Bundle in November 2012. The RFPQ was cancelled in December 2015 because OLG and the landlord were not […]
TORONTO, ON – On May 27, 2016, OLG and the union representing the gaming floor employees at OLG Slots at Rideau Carleton Raceway agreed to end the labour disruption which began on December 16, 2015. OLG remains open from Monday to Thursday from noon until midnight and on Friday and Saturday from noon until 2 […]
OLG is continuing to integrate horse racing into the provincial gaming strategy by launching THE CANADIAN TRIPLE CROWN INSTANT game, available now at lottery retailers across the province.
TORONTO, ON – OLG is continuing to integrate horse racing into the provincial gaming strategy by launching THE CANADIAN TRIPLE CROWN INSTANT game, available now at lottery retailers across the province. The INSTANT game costs $5 and features seven top prizes of $100,000. It also includes a second chance contest to win one of 10 […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) today issued fourth-quarter (January to March, 2016) non-tax gaming revenue payments totaling $20,184,541 to 22 municipalities which currently host OLG facilities. To date, host municipalities have received more than $1.2 billion in non-tax gaming revenue. “OLG gaming site revenue provided to host municipalities […]
Effective today, OLG is taking over administration of the Transfer Payment Agreements (TPAs) that the Ontario government has with racetracks in the province. TPAs support the industry by providing funding for purses and operational costs at tracks that run live racing.
TORONTO, ON – Effective today, OLG is taking over administration of the Transfer Payment Agreements (TPAs) that the Ontario government has with racetracks in the province. TPAs support the industry by providing funding for purses and operational costs at tracks that run live racing. “The ongoing collaboration between the Ontario government, OLG and the industry […]
OLG intends to add the two Niagara Casinos—Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara—to its modernization procurement process.
TORONTO – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is announcing that it intends to add the two Niagara Casinos—Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara—to its modernization procurement process. “Including the Niagara Casinos in the procurement process will ensure greater consistency in Ontario’s gaming market and will maximize the benefit of modernization for the people […]
TORONTO, ON – OLG Slots at Ajax Downs is celebrating a decade of great gaming, strong community partnership and local economic benefits. Community leaders, local VIPs and Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation officials marked the tenth anniversary with a special cake cutting celebration today. “Since the opening of OLG Slots at Ajax Downs ten years […]
TORONTO – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation’s (OLG) Internet gaming website, PlayOLG.ca has received global recognition for its Responsible Gaming (RG) Program. PlayOLG has been certified with the RG Check certification, the most rigorous RG accreditation program in the world. Administered by the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC), the RG Check accreditation program is based on […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is proud to announce OLG Casino Brantford has received Silver Certification in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) from the Canada Green Building Council. This recognition is a significant achievement for OLG’s Bet on Green program, and overall sustainability efforts. LEED is the most widely […]
OLG is continuing its procurement process for land-based gaming by issuing Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to pre-qualified proponents selected to bid on the GTA Gaming Bundle.
TORONTO – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is continuing its procurement process for land-based gaming by issuing Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to pre-qualified proponents selected to bid on the GTA Gaming Bundle. The RFP will enable OLG to select one service provider to run certain day-to-day gaming operations for the two gaming […]
PLAYSMART IS A COMPREHENSIVE GAMBLING EDUCATION RESOURCE TORONTO – Does buying more lottery tickets for a big jackpot help your chances of winning? Is there such a thing as a “hot” slot machine? The answer to these questions and more can now be found by using a new program from Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) […]
SAULT STE. MARIE – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) today issued third-quarter (October to December 2015) non-tax gaming revenue payments totalling $24,898,286 to 22 municipalities which currently host OLG facilities. To date, host municipalities have received more than $1.2 billion in non-tax gaming revenue. “OLG provides host municipalities with significant funds every year […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) signs a 20-year Casino Operating and Services Agreement (COSA) with Ontario Gaming East Limited Partnership (Ontario Gaming East LP). Under the agreement, Ontario Gaming East LP takes over certain day-to-day operations and the assets of the East Gaming Bundle which include OLG Casino Thousand Islands and […]
TORONTO – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is cancelling the Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) for the Ottawa Area Gaming Bundle. OLG and the landlord have not been able to finalize a lease for the gaming site at Rideau Carleton Raceway. OLG hopes to reach a commercially viable solution in the near future. A […]
LOTTO 6/49 Guaranteed $1 Million Winning Ticket Sold on OLG’s New Internet Gaming Site Toronto, ON – OLG’s new internet gaming site, PlayOLG, has its first-ever million dollar lottery win! The winning ticket for the December 2, 2015 LOTTO 6/49 Guaranteed $1 Million Prize Draw was sold on PlayOLG, making this the biggest win on […]
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is launching Fire Horse, an exciting new horse-themed product on PlayOLG.ca. The online slots game is the first of its kind on a new section of the website that is dedicated to horse racing. It includes information about the industry as well as a link to bet on horse racing online.
TORONTO – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is launching Fire Horse, an exciting new horse-themed product on PlayOLG.ca. The online slots game is the first of its kind on a new section of the website that is dedicated to horse racing. It includes information about the industry as well as a link to […]
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has taken another step toward a new Niagara Falls Entertainment Centre by posting a Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) to the procurement website, MERXTM. The RFPQ outlines an opportunity to design, build, finance and maintain a new large-scale, high-quality entertainment centre in the City of Niagara Falls. […]
OLG is continuing its procurement process for land-based gaming by issuing Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to pre-qualified proponents selected to bid on the North and Southwest Gaming Bundles.
TORONTO – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is continuing its procurement process for land-based gaming by issuing Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to pre-qualified proponents selected to bid on the North and Southwest Gaming Bundles. The RFPs will enable OLG to select one service provider to run certain day-to-day gaming operations for each […]
The city has received a $1.23-million second-quarter payment for hosting the Brantford casino.
SAULT STE. MARIE – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) today issued second-quarter (July to September 2015) non-tax gaming revenue payments totalling $29,557,973 to 22 municipalities which currently host OLG facilities. To date, host municipalities have received more than $1.1 billion in non-tax gaming revenue. “OLG provides host municipalities with significant revenues every year […]
Read an update on horse racing integration following a meeting between the Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association’s Board of Directors, OLG, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario and the Interim Governance Committee.
TORONTO, ON – Following a competitive procurement process, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has selected Ontario Gaming East Limited Partnership (“Ontario Gaming East LP”) as the service provider for Gaming Bundle 2 (East) (the “East Gaming Bundle”). Great Canadian Gaming Corporation holds the majority interest in Ontario Gaming East LP. “Today’s announcement marks an […]
OLG has hired Cal Bricker as the new Senior Vice President of Horse Racing.
TORONTO, ON – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has posted a revised GTA Gaming Bundle Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) on the procurement website, MERXTM. The revised RFPQ document states that OLG has reached two long-term lease agreements with Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG), each for terms of 22 years (subject to Planning Act approval). […]
The Town of Hanover on the morning of July 29 announced at a presentation from Mayor Sue Paterson, council members and staff that they were pleased to receive funds in the amount of $357,200 to go towards the reconstruction of 13th Street from 13th Avenue to 16th Avenue. Construction of the site began on July 6.
The third-quarter cheque from OLG Casino Brantford’s profits has come in, adding just over $1.3 million to the city’s coffers.
SAULT STE. MARIE – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) today issued first-quarter (April to June, 2015) non-tax gaming revenue payments totalling $33,993,636 to 22 municipalities which currently host OLG facilities. To date, host municipalities have received more than $1.1 billion in non-tax gaming revenue. “OLG gaming sites generate funds that allow host municipalities […]
Toronto, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) would like to congratulate Kirsten Moore-Towers and Steve van Knotsenburg who were selected to be Pan Am torchbearers in the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay. Kirsten is a Canadian pair skater. With former partner Dylan Moscovitch, she was the 2013 Four Continents silver medalist, […]
Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens welcomed dignitaries from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and Caesars Windsor to the Bert Weeks Memorial Gardens on Windsor’s Riverfront for a special appreciation event that included a pair of Pan Am Torch Bearers.
Toronto, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) would like to congratulate Christine Nesbitt who was selected to be a Pan Am torchbearer in the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay. Christine is a retired Canadian long track speed skater. She won the gold medal in the 1000 metres event at the Vancouver […]
Toronto, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) would like to congratulate Josh Vander Vies who was selected to be a Pan Am torchbearer in the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay. Josh Vander Vies competed in the Athens 2004 Paralympics in the sport of Boccia. He won a bronze medal at the […]
Toronto, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) would like to congratulate Connor McConvey, Shelby Heyd and Katie Farrow, who were selected to be Pan Am torchbearers in the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay. Connor is a long track speed skater, Shelby is a softball senior outfielder, and Katie is an alpine […]
Toronto, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) would like to congratulate Lauren McEwan and Mitchell Islam who were selected to be Pan Am torchbearers in the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay. Lauren is a rugby player and a member of Canada’s U-20 team. Mitchell is a figure skater. In 2010, Mitchell […]
Toronto, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) would like to congratulate Andrew Fagan who was selected to be a Pan Am torchbearer in the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay. Dr. Andrew Fagan is a member of the Canadian Compound Archery Team. He has competed at the Pan American Championships, the FITA […]
Toronto, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) would like to congratulate Braxton Stone-Papadopoulos and Justine Barnes who were selected to be Pan Am torchbearers in the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay. Braxton is multi-medal winning wrestler. Her wins include a 2013 Pan American Games bronze medal and a 2014 bronze medal […]
Toronto, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) would like to congratulate Cheryl Copson who was selected to be a Pan Am torchbearer in the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay. Cheryl will carry the Pan Am flame through Peterborough on Thursday, June 4, 2015. Cheryl has been a rower since 2005. She […]
OLG congratulates Sault Search and Rescue for their big win in the All For Community Challenge during the Pan Am Games Torch Relay celebration last night.
Toronto, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) would like to congratulate Jordan Mino and Robert Shaw who were selected to be Pan Am torchbearers in the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay. Jordan Mino is a Sledge Hockey player from North Bay. He plays for North Bay Ice Breakers and Sledge Team […]
Toronto, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) would like to congratulate Rebecca Johnston who was selected to be a Pan Am torchbearer in the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay. Rebecca will carry the Pan Am flame through Sudbury on Tuesday, June 2, 2015. Rebecca has been a member of Canada’s National […]
Toronto, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) would like to congratulate Rosie MacLennan, Zsofia Balazs and Manuel Aparicio of Toronto, who were selected to be Pan Am torchbearers in the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay. Rosie is an Olympic and Pan Am Gold medal trampoline gymnast. Rosie will be the first […]
Toronto, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) would like to congratulate Brad Jacobs, E.J. and Ryan Harnden and Mac and B.J. Marcoux who were selected to be Pan Am torchbearers in the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay. Brad, Ryan and E.J. are all members of Team Jacobs, an Olympic Gold Medal […]
Gaming corporation says it’s about more than lotteries and games with “All For Here”
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) wants to remind Ontarians that lottery winners aren’t the only ones benefitting from its games and tickets, with a new campaign focused on the good it does in the province.
TORONTO, May 13, 2015 /CNW/ – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is celebrating the 40th anniversary of WINTARIO – Ontario’s first provincial lottery game. The anniversary was marked with a celebration today at Toronto’s Yonge-Dundas Square…
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is celebrating the 40th anniversary of WINTARIO – Ontario’s first provincial lottery game. The anniversary was marked with a celebration today at Toronto’s Yonge-Dundas Square where OLG previewed its support of the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games Torch Relay and introduced the “All for Community […]
Niagara Falls has received $4.5 million in non-tax gaming revenue from Ontario Lottery and Gaming.
SAULT STE. MARIE – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) today issued fourth-quarter (January to March, 2015) non-tax gaming revenue payments totalling $19,170,543 to 22 municipalities which currently host OLG facilities. To date, host municipalities have received more than $1.1 billion in non-tax gaming revenue. “Revenues from OLG gaming sites allow host municipalities to […]
Toronto, ON – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) as a Presenting Partner of the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay, would like to congratulate the 33 Ontarians who were recently announced as Pan Am torchbearers. Through the OLG Pass It ONtario Program, chambers of commerce and boards of trade from across the […]
TORONTO – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is proud to announce that it is choosing renewable energy for its Responsible Gambling website knowyourlimit.ca and its internet gambling website PlayOLG.ca. This decision builds on OLG’s commitment to sustainability and a reduction of carbon emissions for its operations. Bullfrog Power was selected to be OLG’s provider […]
TORONTO, ON – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is pleased to be the exclusive Presenting Partner of Ontario Scene. Ontario Scene, presented by Canada’s National Arts Centre, is a major national festival showcasing 600 of Ontario’s established and emerging artists. It takes place throughout Ottawa and the National Capital Region from April 29 […]
The third-quarter cheque from OLG Casino Brantford’s profits has come in, adding just over $1.3 million to the city’s coffers.
SAULT STE. MARIE – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) today issued third-quarter (October to December, 2014) non-tax gaming revenue payments totalling $23,525,590 to 22 municipalities which currently host OLG facilities. To date, host municipalities have received more than $1 billion in non-tax gaming revenue. “Municipalities are able to improve local programs and infrastructure […]
OLG today announces the province-wide launch of its Internet gaming site, PlayOLG.ca
TORONTO, ON – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) today announces the province-wide launch of its Internet gaming site, PlayOLG.ca. Following a successful preview by eligible members of OLG’s Winner’s Circle Rewards program, PlayOLG is now live and available to legal-aged Ontarians. Eligible players across the province can now register for an account, play […]
General Facts With the launch of PlayOLG, Ontario joins British Columbia, Manitoba, Quebec and all of the Atlantic Provinces in offering provincially regulated Internet gaming entertainment. PlayOLG will deliver a competitive and entertaining experience that is government-regulated, safe and responsible. Internet gaming already exists in Ontario and approximately 500,000 Ontarians spend an estimated $400 – […]
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation’s (OLG) Responsible Gambling (RG) program continues to receive international recognition. The World Lottery Association (WLA) recently awarded OLG the WLA Best Overall Responsible Gambling Program Award. This award recognizes excellence in Responsible Gambling among more than 140 member organizations from around the world. As the only Internet gaming site regulated […]
PlayOLG will deliver a competitive and entertaining Internet gaming experience that is government-regulated, safe and responsible. At OLG, the integrity of our products, along with the privacy and security of our customers’ personal information, is a priority. As a government-regulated website, our customers’ deposits and all winnings earned on PlayOLG are guaranteed unlike some grey […]
OLG today announced the appointment of Stephen Rigby as President and Chief Executive Officer, starting January 5, 2015.
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation is launching an online gambling site early in 2015 and more than 17,000 people will be taking part in a preview of the system in the weeks before it’s widely available.
OLG announced today that it has received the World Lottery Association’s (WLA) 2014 Best Overall Responsible Gambling (RG) Program award.
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation is issuing its second quarter non-tax gaming revenue to Chatham-Kent and Windsor.
Hanover and Central Huron have gotten their latest quarterly payments from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation.
Niagara Falls has received $5.3-million in non-tax gaming revenue from Ontario Lottery and Gaming.
On Tuesday, September 30, 2014, OLG provided an update on its modernization initiative during the G2E conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.
City council agreed to commit the remaining $1.8 million in first fiscal year Ontario Lottery and Gaming revenue it has left on 14 projects.
TORONTO – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) today is providing information to correct inaccuracies and misstatements that appeared in media reports concerning its Request for Proposal (RFP) for Lottery announced yesterday. Several reports contained inaccurate information regarding annual revenues for OLG’s Lottery business segment. According to the Public Accounts of Ontario 2012-2013: OLG’s […]
OLG has initiated the final phase of its procurement process by issuing Lottery Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to pre-qualified proponents. The RFP will enable OLG to select one service provider to run specific day-to-day operations of the lottery business in Ontario.
TORONTO – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has initiated the final phase of its procurement process for lottery by issuing Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to pre-qualified service providers. The RFP will enable OLG to select one service provider to run specific day-to-day operations of the lottery business in Ontario. To OLG, the […]
The City of Sault Ste. Marie has officially completed its financial commitment to the new Sault Area Hospital.
The City of Sault Ste. Marie is pleased to acknowledge that a portion of the City’s share of 2013 OLG Casino Sault Ste. Marie revenues have been donated to offset capital costs for the Sault Area Hospital.
The City of Brantford has received more than $1.2 million from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation for hosting OLG Casino Brantford.
According to a press release issued today, the Sault Ste. Marie office of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation has issued a first-quarter (April to June, 2014) non-tax gaming revenue payment of $1,512,791 to the City of Hamilton for hosting OLG Slots at Flamboro Downs.
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation has issued a first-quarter payment of $2,989,510 to the City of Windsor for hosting Caesars Windsor.
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation has issued a first-quarter (April to June, 2014) non-tax gaming revenue payment of $337,732 to the City of Sault Ste. Marie for hosting OLG Casino Sault Ste. Marie.
The Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands and Gananoque are celebrating the contributions of the OLG Thousand Islands Casino.
If you saw a wrapper around the Wellington Advertiser recently, it was Centre Wellington’s report to the community on how the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation has made a positive impact on the local community.
I would like to first extend my thanks to you and your team for your diligent review of Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation’s Modernization Plan.
Ms. Bonnie Lysyk, Auditor General of Ontario Office of the Auditor General of Ontario 20 Dundas Street West, Suite 1530 Toronto, Ontario M5G 2C2 Dear Ms. Lysyk: I would like to first extend my thanks to you and your team for your diligent review of Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation’s Modernization Plan. At all times […]
OLG has initiated the next phase of its procurement process by issuing Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to pre-qualified service providers selected to bid on the East Gaming Bundle
TORONTO – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has initiated the next phase of its procurement process for land-based gaming by issuing Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to pre-qualified service providers selected to bid on the East Gaming Bundle. The RFP will enable OLG to select one service provider to run the day-to-day gaming […]
OLG Slots at Ajax Downs will be participating once again in Earth Hour as part of its environmental initiative, Bet On Green.
OLG Slots at Clinton Raceway, OLG Slots at Flamboro Downs, and OLG Slots at Grand River Raceway are the three latest OLG sites to earn RG Check accreditation. Now, a total of 16 sites and one gaming resort facility have been recognized by the most rigorous Responsible Gambling (RG) accreditation program in the world.
OLG continues its modernization of the province’s lottery and gaming with the launch of the remaining Requests for Pre-Qualification (RFPQs) for gaming
TORONTO – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) continues its modernization of the province’s lottery and gaming industry with the launch of the remaining Requests for Pre-Qualification (RFPQs) for gaming. OLG is also issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for a potential privately-funded, multi-purpose entertainment centre in Niagara Falls. Gaming RFPQs The RFPQs include […]
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OLG has released its first comprehensive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, which will serve as a baseline measure of OLG’s efforts in key areas of social responsibility.
Electronic waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams with millions of metric tonnes being produced each year.
With the addition of three Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) gaming facilities, a total of 13 sites and one gaming resort facility have now earned RG Check accreditation.
With the addition of OLG Slots at Georgian Downs, OLG Slots at Kawartha Downs and OLG Casino Thousand Islands, a total of 13 gaming sites and one gaming resort facility have now earned RG Check accreditation.
Electronic waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams with millions of metric tonnes being produced each year.
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation representative Jake Pastore was before Wasaga Beach council members Oct. 22 to assure them that despite a change in command at Queen’s Park, there is no delay in the ‘modernization’ plan.
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. issued a second-quarter (July to September, 2013) non-tax gaming revenue payment of $356,567 to the City of Sault Ste. Marie for hosting OLG Casino Sault Ste. Marie.
The second-quarter payment to the City of Brantford from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. (OLG) is 3.1% higher than what the city received this summer.
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. (OLG) has issued a second-quarter revenue payment of $1.5 million to Hamilton, the city’s share of revenue from Flamboro Downs.
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) will continue to work with the Ontario government and the horse racing sector to integrate horse racing into the provincial gaming strategy.
City council unanimously approved a new funding agreement with Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. Tuesday that could see Niagara Falls receive more than $19 million this year for hosting Fallsview Casino and Casino Niagara.
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) today marked the close of its Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) for the Southwest Gaming Bundle, which was issued on May 29, 2013. “OLG’s modernization program continues to progress. We are now in active procurement in more than half of our 29 Gaming Zones,” said Rod Phillips, […]
This week OLG’s Social Responsibility team hosted Dr. Sally Gainsbury from Southern Cross University in Australia. Rod Phillips, OLG President and CEO, was on hand to welcome Dr. Gainsbury and her research colleague Laura Jakob, a consultant with Communio in Australia, to OLG.
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation has issued gaming revenue payments totalling more than CAD$32m ($31m) to 22 municipalities that host its facilities.
Charles Sousa, Minister of Finance, has nominated Philip Olsson as Chair of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and Edward Waitzer as Chair of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO).
Another four OLG gaming facilities have earned RG Check accreditation—the most rigorous Responsible Gambling (RG) accreditation program in the world.
OLG has prepared a chart, which clarifies a few issues that have been raised recently regarding horse racing and OLG’s modernization procurement process.
A change to what’s included in the hosting fee for OLG Casino Brantford could mean a more than 50% increase in the cash the city collects each year.
A request for pre-qualification for the southwest gaming bundle issued Wednesday by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. is welcomed by Chatham-Kent Mayor Randy Hope.
OLG continues its modernization of gaming in Ontario by launching its fourth gaming Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ). The RFPQ will allow OLG to pre-qualify service providers for specific day-to-day operations of gaming sites in six Gaming Zones in Southwestern Ontario.
TORONTO – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) continues its modernization of the province’s lottery and gaming industry with the launch of the Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) for the Southwest Gaming Bundle. “The RFPQ we’re issuing today will allow us to pre-qualify service providers for specific day-to-day operations of gaming sites in six Gaming […]
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Sault Ste. Marie can expect about an extra $100,000 a year in revenue for hosting the Sault Ste. Marie Casino under a new funding formula announced by Ontario Lottery and Gaming late last week.
Former Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation chairman Paul Godfrey says, from his understanding, the entire OLG board of directors has resigned.
OLG continues to support local economies through a new and equitable formula to determine what a municipality will receive for hosting an OLG gaming facility. The new formula will provide more money for all host municipalities and be the same across the province.
TORONTO, ON – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) today marked the close of its Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) for the modernization of lottery. Issued on December 14, 2012, the RFPQ asked service providers to demonstrate their experience as it relates to the lottery business. This includes: Success in developing customer driven growth strategies; […]
OLG has taken another important step towards bringing iGaming to Ontario with the selection of a vendor to provide a Player Account Management System for the web site and support for online casino table games and slots. SPIELO G2 was selected through a fair and competitive procurement process, which OLG began in December 2011.
“OLG will support the Auditor General’s review in every way we can and we look forward to working with his office,” said Rod Phillips, President and Chief Executive Officer.
We welcome the views contained in the Toronto City Manager’s Report. The final proposal must be approved by the City, the proponent, OLG and the Province of Ontario.
Plans for a casino in the city of Belleville are moving ahead, and a recent visit by OLG President and CEO Rod Phillips confirmed that they hope to have found an independent operator for the potential facility by the end of the year, likely sometime in November.
On Wednesday March 27, 2013, OLG President and CEO, Rod Phillips delivered remarks to The Economic Club of Canada about OLG’s modernization and the opportunity it presents for the Greater Toronto Area.
TORONTO, ON – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) today marked the close of its Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) for the Ontario North Gaming Bundle, which was issued on November 30, 2012, as part of OLG’s first wave of gaming RFPQs. On March 7, 2013, OLG announced the close of the Ottawa Area and […]
OLG previously announced agreements in with 12 other site holders. With today’s announcement, OLG has now reached agreements in principle with all of its 14 sites.
Those bidding to be private operators of Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., casinos in Northern Ontario will have a bit more time to show their hands.
On Monday, March 4, OLG President and CEO, Rod Phillips delivered remarks outlining the benefits of OLG’s modernization of lottery in gaming at a North Bay and District Chamber of Commerce event.
TORONTO, ON – Nearly one year after the modernization of lottery and gaming in Ontario was announced, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) today marked the close of its Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) for the Ottawa Area and the Ontario East Gaming Bundle. These two RFPQs were issued along with the RFPQ for the […]
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne said there are no plans to move OLG jobs from Sault Ste. Marie.
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has been an important figure throughout the province for many years. OLG has been apart of the Town of Innisfil since 2001, providing hundreds of jobs for people in the surrounding area.
OLG is pleased to announce that it has reached a lease agreement in principle for its slots operations at Ajax Downs.
With a handful of prospective private-sector bidders having already made the trip, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. (OLG) chair Paul Godfrey trekked through the Brantford Casino Friday reinforcing the agency’s confidence in the facility’s future.
On Monday, February 11, 2013, Rod Phillips, President and CEO of OLG appeared on Bob Bratina’s Hamilton, which airs on Cable 14 in the Hamilton Area.
The head of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation says Hamilton will have not one, but two opportunities to say yes or no to a new casino.
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation’s hopes for a new casino in Waterloo Region is pinned on one simple requirement — they need you to gamble more.
I would like to clarify information in a letter that appeared in your publication on January 24.
I thought it would be beneficial if I answered the comprehensive questions you posed just prior to the New Year
OLG President and CEO Rod Phillips had another opportunity to reach out through the media to Ontarians to discuss key issues. On the morning of Monday, February 4, CBC’s Matt Galloway invited Mr. Phillips to the CBC Toronto studio to be a guest on its popular morning show Metro Morning.
On Friday, January 25, OLG Chairman, Paul Godfrey delivered remarks outlining the benefits of a GTA gaming entertainment centre at a Canadian Urban Institute roundtable event.
OLG wants to ensure that communities have the information they need about modernization to encourage dialogue and make informed decisions, based on facts.
If a casino comes to Toronto, exactly how much money is in it for the city?
That is a central question in the heated debate over whether to bring a gambling hall to town, but it could remain unanswered until after the decision is made.
OLG has reached lease agreements in principle for its slots operations with eight of its site holders.
Three OLG gaming facilities and one gaming resort facility have been recognized with the RG Check accreditation – the most rigorous Responsible Gambling (RG) accreditation program in the world.
On November 9, 2012, Toronto Public Health released a technical report, The Health Impacts of Gambling Expansion in Toronto, about the health-related impacts of gambling and the prevalence of problem gambling in the Greater Toronto Area.
Currently, OLG has a number of responsible gambling (RG) initiatives in place including RG communications, Self-Exclusion programs supported by Responsible Gaming Resource Centres (RGRCs), data analytics, and mandatory employee RG training.
The City of Toronto has just launched its online consultation about the prospect of opening a casino in Toronto. As part of that public consultation process, the City has put out a short primer on the various casino options.
On page six of that primer, a new and important number: $50–$100 million. That’s how much the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation now estimates the City of Toronto would make in annual hosting fees, if we decided to allow an “integrated entertainment complex” at Exhibition Place, the Port Lands, or in the convention centre area.
The second phase of a provincial selection process is underway to find a private sector company interested in operating five casinos in Northern Ontario, including a new gaming facility hotel/convention centre located in the Kenora area.
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation began its process to modernize – or privatize – the province’s lottery industry. It has issued a Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) to “pre-qualify” service providers for the day-to-day operations of lottery services.
TORONTO – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) today began the next step forward in modernizing the province’s lottery industry by issuing a Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ). The purpose of the RFPQ is to pre-qualify service providers for the day-to-day operation of lottery in Ontario. At this stage in the process, potential service providers […]
Ontario Lottery and Gaming is seeking a single operator for casinos sites across the North.
TORONTO – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is taking another important step forward in modernizing the province’s lottery and gaming industry by starting the Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) process. This process is intended to pre-qualify service providers for specific day-to-day operation of gaming in Ontario. The gaming Request for Information (RFI) that OLG […]
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The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has made Chatham-Kent an offer we can’t refuse.
Ottawa’s city council is finally being forced to face up to reality: the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. has little intention of entering into new negotiations over how the province would share its take from any future casino with the city.
Point Edward has entered into a formal revenue sharing agreement with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation.
Ajax residents can breathe a sigh of relief, now that the Town has a new, more lucrative, revenue-sharing agreement with OLG Slots at Ajax Downs.
While all the proposals for a new Toronto casino thus far have seen the resort located in the core of the city, the Chief Executive of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Rod Phillips has now said that the OLG “is not wedded to Toronto”.
Is Mississauga back on the front burner in the search for a GTA casino site?
Ottawa city council has approved a new revenue sharing deal with Ontario Lottery and Gaming.
After nine months of intensely wooing Toronto, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. says it’s “not wedded” to the city as a casino host and might pull more revenue out of another GTA location.
Ontario’s lottery agency is hedging its bet on a Toronto casino, suggesting now that a location outside the city might produce more profit for the province.
The province’s gambling agency has extended the city’s timeline to make a crucial decision about a new casino.
Presentation to the City of Hamilton. Sub-Committee Open Session.
Many city councillors feel they’re being forced to sign a new casino agreement with the OLG that they don’t like.
Toronto’s city manager hopes to give Torontonians a “refined range” of revenue the city would get in exchange for hosting a casino when it embarks on public consultations this winter, but an exact figure is not expected until city council makes a decision in February or March.
The Gaming Zones are not simply lines on a map, but are the result of a study to determine the best areas for gaming in Ontario
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation would be happy to come to Sudbury to answer questions from concerned citizens regarding a new casino development.
Despite many councillors’ very vocal misgivings, city council decided Wednesday afternoon that Ottawa should have a new casino. The 19-5 vote to tell the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. to seek private-sector bids to build a new casino here was closer than the number suggests: many of the votes in favour of the idea came […]
Listen to the clash of claims on city council and you won’t come close to understanding what’s really going on in the current casino debate.
Mayor Jim Watson is backing a new casino for Ottawa and he’ll ask the rest of city council to do the same.
Municipalities are considering their interest in hosting a new OLG gaming facility. Hamilton, which already hosts a gaming facility, is discussing its role in OLG’s modernization plan
The man tasked with bringing the province an extra one billion dollars a year in gaming revenues made his casino pitch to Kingston.
OLG is proud of the support it provides to local economies in its 24 host municipalities across Ontario. In 2011-12 alone, host municipalities received more than $110 million in funds.
Toronto politicians have to decide by early 2013 whether to allow a new casino in the city.
Letter from Rod Phillips, President and CEO, OLG, to City of Toronto Members of Council
On Wednesday, September 19, Rod Phillips, President and CEO, OLG, sent a letter to City of Toronto members of Council about OLG’s Modernization plan.
Presentation to the City of Hamilton.
Coulter Osborne, a retired judge and formerly Ontario’s Integrity Commissioner, has a new job keeping the province’s casino expansion on the straight and narrow.
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation was pleased to be in North Bay recently to provide information to City Council on our modernization plans. I would like to take this opportunity to provide your readers with facts about our responsible gambling efforts.
Either in the downtown or near Highway 401.
Those are the two main areas where a privately-operated gambling casino could be allowed under the city’s current Official Plan and zoning rules, according to a new report.
At its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 14th, Kingston City Council voted unanimously to gauge more public input on the possibility of the city hosting a gaming facility in Kingston. In its motion, council requested the OLG (Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation) to attend a council meeting.
Ajax council has offered to share 15 per cent of its future revenue from OLG Slots at Ajax Downs with the Town of Whitby.
Kingston’s go-slow approach to casino gambling isn’t fazing the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation.
Gambling on the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation’s interest in the municipality, St. Thomas council has directed staff to prepare a letter to the crown corporation letting them know St. Thomas is “open for business” for a casino.
Questions about the future of slots have swirled through Woodstock and the rest of the province since OLG announced its new strategic direction back in March.
Ajax and Whitby are squabbling over casino revenue in a dispute that has the appearance of a high-risk poker game.
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation issued a first-quarter (April to June 2012) non-tax gaming revenue payment of $548,587 to Centre Wellington Township for hosting OLG Slots at the Grand River Raceway.
Ajax mayor says payments won’t decrease under new funding model
The City of Woodstock has received its first-quarter payment from Ontario Lottery and Gaming for hosting OLG slots at the Woodstock Raceway.
But there’s still uncertainty surrounding the future of Geogian Downs
The Thousand Islands Casino officially celebrated its 10th anniversary yesterday, but many minds were focused on the gaming centre’s future rather than its past.
Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation is looking to build a casino, conference centre and hotel in Dryden.
TORONTO – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is today taking another important step forward in modernizing the province’s lottery and gaming industry by issuing the Request for Information (RFI) for the regulated private-sector participation in Ontario’s lotteries. The OLG is seeking input from potential providers as part of its strategic plan to modernize […]
OLG plans to engage regulated private-sector providers to expand lottery and gaming in Ontario. The process will begin with a multi-stage, competitive and transparent procurement process that includes a Request for Information (RFI) followed by a Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) and a Request for Proposal (RFP). Request for Information (RFI) What is an RFI? An […]
TORONTO – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is today taking an important step forward in modernizing the province’s lottery and gaming industry by issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for the expansion of private-sector gaming. The OLG is seeking input from potential providers as it expands regulated private-sector gaming in Ontario. “Issuing the […]
OLG plans to engage regulated private-sector providers to expand lottery and gaming in Ontario. The process will begin with a multi-stage, competitive and transparent procurement process that includes a Request for Information (RFI) followed by a Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) and a Request for Proposal (RFP). Request for Information (RFI) What is an RFI? An […]
To effectively manage the gaming market in Ontario, OLG identified 29 Gaming Zones where existing or new gaming facilities would be permitted following municipal and other approvals. The Gaming Zones are outlined in OLG’s Request for Information (RFI) for Gaming, available on MERX ( www.merx.com ) Gaming Zones What is a Gaming Zone? Gaming Zones […]
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A projected casino is consuming much of the energy in Toronto politics. When a specific proposal is unveiled, however, it should be examined with care, not dogmatically rejected or uncritically embraced.
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation’s bid to shake up the province’s gambling business is getting thumbs down from the horse racing industry, from communities that will lose their slot machine operations, and from those who oppose the spread of gambling.
OLG REPORT SAYS MODERNIZE LOTTERY AND GAMING: ADDITIONAL $1.3 BILLION ANNUALLY TO GOVERNMENT, CREATION OF 2,300 JOBS AND 4,000 RELATED JOBS, $3 BILLION IN PRIVATE CAPITAL INVESTMENT TORONTO – In a report delivered to the Minister of Finance, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) outlined a proposal to modernize lottery and gaming in Ontario. […]
Gaming Customers • Customers made more than 39 million visits to OLG gaming sites last year (F2011) • 64% of Ontarians 19 years of age and older have made at least one visit to an Ontario casino or slots facility. • 2.7 million Ontarians (or 27% of the adult population) 19 years of age and […]
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Toronto, ON – A group of eight from Southeastern Ontario can realize their dreams after winning a $500,000 MAXMILLIONS prize in the August 9, 2024 LOTTO MAX draw. The group members are: Michael Wolfgram of Elginburg Aaron Amey of Napanee Bradley Greenaway of Bath Donley Kellar of Harrowsmith Francis McMullen of Verona Randy Rees of […]
TORONTO, ON – Joanne Lowe of Windsor got way into the game with a $254,074.50 POOLS win (Pools Card #47, List #2339). With no odds or spreads, POOLS is the easy way to bet on sports. If you can pick, you can play! Each $5 wager allows you to pick your sport and Card number […]
Toronto, ON – Eileen Grant of Scarborough won a $3 million top prize with INSTANT PLATINUM (Game #2206). Eileen, a retiree, has been playing the lottery with OLG for many years. Her favourite games include DAILY KENO and a variety of INSTANT tickets. “My mom always played the lottery, and I suppose this rubbed off […]
Toronto, ON – When Stephanie and Bryan Cantwell of Owen Sound would ride their motorcycles down their favourite route, they pass a house and a piece of property that always caught their eye. The dream of owning it passes quickly as they speed by. However, that dream came true once the couple discovered they had […]