Source: OLG
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation began selecting a provider to replace its ageing back-end lottery systems, the agency said. OLG posted a request for proposals on 31 May 2024 and said its services and offerings would not change immediately.
Suppliers can compete to replace OLG’s ageing lottery systems, while lottery services and offerings will not change immediately.
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Ontario’s government announced an agreement with MGE Niagara Entertainment to end the company’s exclusive gaming rights in the Niagara region. The province said the move forms part of its Destination Niagara Strategy. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation plans to start a procurement process later this year to identify potential operators.
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