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1975 – 1989

OUR HISTORY

A lot has changed since OLG was founded in 1975 – but our commitment to making a difference for the people of Ontario has remained the same. Explore our history to learn more about our past, and to get excited about our future.

OUR HISTORY

A lot has changed since OLG was founded in 1975 – but our commitment to making a difference for the people of Ontario has remained the same. Explore our history to learn more about our past, and to get excited about our future.

RICH HISTORY, VIBRANT FUTURE

OLG has proudly given back to the people and Province of Ontario since we launched the first lottery in Ontario in 1975. As we evolve, we’re continuing to support communities while creating the future of gaming entertainment. Through product growth and expansion, we are innovating Ontario’s gaming industry while building deep relationships with our customers and partners to drive ongoing success. We can’t wait to see what tomorrow will bring.

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OLG Through the Years

Explore over 40 years of OLG milestones that celebrate all we’ve achieved.

1975

1975

February

Ontario Lottery Corporation logo from 1975.

1975

April

1975

August

1975

October

Series of lottery ball machines from 1975.

1976

1976

March

1978

1978

November

1979

1979

December

1982

1982

June

1982

September

1984

1984

Blue outline of Ontario’s province shape, with text overlay that says “$ 1 billion profits to the province”.

1984

March

1985

1985

September

1986

1986

July

1989

1989

January

1989

November

1989

December

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