AGCO allows lottery self-serve terminals in casinos
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has amended the Registrar’s Standards for Gaming.
Canada.- The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has updated two requirements in its Lottery Standards, part of its Registrar’s Standards for Gaming. It will allow the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) to put self-serve lottery terminals on gaming floors at casinos without being subject to existing line-of-sight requirements.
AGCO said casinos have a high degree of control and surveillance and must meet other regulatory requirements, so usual line-of-sight requirements are not necessary. They remain in place for other lottery retailers to minimise the risk of unauthorised access to terminals. Casinos will also be exempt from the requirement for a seller to monitor all player activity and transactions in person. The amended standards were effective as of April 1.
Ontario igaming handle increases in Q3
iGaming Ontario’s market performance report for the third quarter of the 2024-25 fiscal year shows that wagers totalled $22.7bn, not including promotional wagers. That’s up 22 per cent over the previous quarter and a 32 per cent year-on-year.
Gaming revenue reached $825.8m, up 25 per cent year-on-year, including wagers, rake fees, tournament fees, and other fees across all operators. Casino games, including slots, live and online table games and peer-to-peer bingo accounted for $18.9bn (83 per cent) of wagers and $644m (78 per cent) of revenue.
