OLG announces its intent to include the Windsor Gaming Bundle in its land-based gaming modernization, which includes Caesars Windsor.

President & CEO Stephen Rigby announces his departure from OLG.

All Ontario casinos, cGaming centres and the OLG Prize Centre temporarily close in response to provincial COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns.

OLG announces six-month extension for Lottery prize claims and increases winning threshold for mail in claims.

Prize Centre resumes in-person prize claims.

Some casinos and cGaming sites begin reopening under strict capacity limitations.

OLG announces the appointment of Duncan Hannay as President and Chief Executive Officer.

OLG’s new LIGHTNING LOTTO game is the first in Ontario where winning numbers are drawn daily before sales begin – starting at $125,000, the jackpot grows until it is won.

A new digital platform launches, combining PlayOLG.ca with a redesigned OLG.ca.

OLG limits in-person prize claims at Prize Centre in response to increased provincial COVID-19 lockdown measures.

Nearly 10,000 new lottery terminals have been installed at retail locations across Ontario, providing an enhanced customer and retailer experience.

OLG announces a month-long closure of all Ontario casinos and cGaming Centres in response to provincial COVID-19 lockdown measures.

OLG named to Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers 2022 – and is ranked in the top 20 per cent of companies across Canada with more than 500 employees.

Launch of the new PROLINE at retail locations across Ontario, bringing single event wagering and more expansive wagering options to the in-store experience.

OLG launches the Support Local initiative to give back to Lottery retailers and thank them for their partnership and exceptional service throughout the challenging first two years of the pandemic. Support Local goes above and beyond OLG’s standard blended retailer commission rate – already the highest in Canada.

PROLINE+ becomes the first official sportsbook partner of the NHL in Canada.

OLG releases LOTTO MAX Dream Drop campaign in collaboration with Mr. Saturday, which goes on to win four Cannes Lions awards.

The Ontario iGaming market opens to private gaming operators who have executed an operating agreement with iGaming Ontario and registered with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.

PROLINE becomes the first official sportsbook partner in Ontario.

Live Game Show Games launch on OLG.ca, a new category of digital games of chance featuring a live, in-studio host.

OLG launches new sports betting app that brings online wagering and bet building into one integrated app.

LOTTO MAX Dream Bars give Ontarians a taste of the millionaire life with ice cream bars in exclusive flavours, that come in a wrapper that can be redeemed for a LOTTO MAX ticket.

OLG and MGE Niagara Entertainment Inc. announce the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, a state of the art, 5,000 seat entertainment complex adjacent to Fallsview Casino Resort.

Launch of the new LOTTO 6/49, which includes two multi-million-dollar jackpots, including the new Gold Ball Draw and Gold Ball Jackpot Draw.

OLG gives back to communities through TIFF on Tour, which brings the excitement of the world-renowned film festival to small towns across Ontario.

OLG expands its globally recognized responsible gambling program with the launch of My PlayBreak, its new self-exclusion program. The new enhanced and rebranded program offers customers more flexibility and choice – — whether they want to take a break from play at an Ontario casino, Charitable Gaming Centre, or on OLG.ca.

OLG announces its intent to introduce up to 1,400 self-serve lottery terminals in select retail locations across the province, beginning in the second half of 2023.

OLG partners with MLB to immortalize the Chatham Coloured All-Stars, a 1930’s Championship Ontario Baseball Team, through a popular video game and powerful film.

$100 ULTIMATE launches across Ontario, offering OLG’s best odds ever to become a millionaire.

Launch of OLG’s inaugural Impact Report, detailing the ways OLG acts as a force for positive change in Ontario through meaningful actions that make life better for people in communities across the province.

OLG releases three-year Responsible Gambling plan. As part of its commitment to making player health a top priority and a cornerstone of our business, OLG launched its first Responsible Gambling (RG) plan. The RG plan serves as a framework and foundation for our work in RG and sets out key milestones to guide our RG efforts.

OLG and the Toronto Raptors team up to launch Home Court Advantage – supporting four Ontario community basketball organizations.

OLG launches the first-of-its-kind INSTANT GOLD PURSUIT lottery ticket – where players experience the thrill of the hunt to find a ticket that matches winning numbers that have already been drawn.

OLG begins to rollout self-serve lottery in select retail locations.

Ontario Charitable Bingo & Gaming (cGaming) achieves milestone – raising over $500 Million for local Ontario charities since 2005.

OLG introduces online Group Play, an easier way to play the lottery with your friends, family, and coworkers.

OLG launches the Thunderbird Network – a new Employee Resource Group dedicated to progressing the principles of Truth & Reconciliation within, and beyond OLG’s walls.

OLG and LOTTO MAX collaborate with fashion designer, Kevin Leonel, to launch Thrift Drop – a limited-edition upcycled clothing collection where each one-of-a-kind piece includes a code redeemable for one year’s worth of LOTTO MAX tickets on OLG.ca. 

OLG becomes the Official Ontario Lottery Partner of Team Canada for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

LOTTO MAX Jackpot rolls to $80 Million for the first time in Canadian Lottery History.

OLG launches MONEY MACHINE, its most exhilarating lottery experience yet!