Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Ontario’s Alcohol and Gaming Commission (AGCO) sets terms that apply to lottery licences issued under Canada’s Criminal Code. Licensees must also comply with scheme-specific conditions and standards and directives issued by the Registrar.
Ontario lottery licensees must follow the general terms alongside requirements for their specific lottery schemes.
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