The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLGC), a new Crown Agency, was created by the Government of Ontario on April 1, 2000 by merging the Ontario Casino Corporation (OCC) and the Ontario Lottery Corporation (OLC).
OLGC strives to deliver gaming entertainment to maximize economic benefits for the people of Ontario in an efficient and socially responsible manner.

Lottery Corporation to Pay Interest on Winning Ticket, plus Compensation Over Delayed Payment
ONTARIO, Canada (November 7, 2008) – According to local media reports the Ontario Lottery Corporation (OLG) has agreed to pay Windsor's Christopher Longden his $100,000 Super 7 Encore winnings on November 24 plus interest dating back to the September 6 win and compensation..............Subscribers

Report Finds Tax on Lottery Ticket Purchases Would Be Expensive and Hard to Administer
TORONTO, Canada (October 1, 2008) -- National Post reported today that a new city report discusses potential new taxes on the gaming industry, including the purchase of lottery tickets, slot machine winnings or.............Subscribers

OLG Employees Ratify New Agreement
TORONTO, Canada (July 31, 2008) - Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) Chief Executive Officer Kelly McDougald and CAW's Hemi Mitic today announced OLG employees at its facilities in Brantford, Sudbury and Toronto have ratified a new three year collective agreement affecting more than 800 employees....................Subscribers

'Lucky' Lottery Retailer Cleared
ONTARIO, Canada (July 30, 2008) -- Yet another lottery retailer has come under scrutiny after he and his family racked up 160 wins worth more than $1 million in a nine-year period, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. said yesterday..................Subscribers

OLG Takes Next Step In Player Protection
TORONTO, Canada (July 29, 2008) - As part of the OLG’s ongoing commitment to continuous improvement for player protection, it has moved beyond the recommendations of the Ombudsman and KPMG to review the integrity of lottery wins from the past to strengthen the system for present and future lottery winners..................Subscribers

Lottery Corporation Probes Lucky Retailer
TORONTO, Canada (July 29, 2008) – Ontario's lottery and gaming corporation has reportedly called in the police to investigate a retailer who won over 160 prizes in nine years amounting to more than $1 million.....................Subscribers

Retailers Accuse Lottery Employees of ‘Heavy-Handed' Tactics in Fraud Investigation
TORONTO, Canada (July 18, 2008) -- Some store owners have reportedly accused Ontario Lottery officers of "heavy-handed and intimidating" behaviour in their bid to................Subscribers

Ontario Gamblers File Claim Against Lottery Corporation
ONTARIO, Canada (June 11, 2008) -- A $3.5-billion class action lawsuit has been launched on behalf of thousands of addicted gamblers who say they asked to.................Subscribers

Lottery Corporation to Audit Wins Going Back to '95
ONTARIO, Canada (June 4, 2008) -- OLG announced Tuesday it is hiring audit firm..................Subscribers

OLG Update on New Safeguards for Lottery Customers, Better Protection for Lottery Players
TORONTO, Canada (June 3, 2008) -- A year ago the Ombudsman delivered his findings and recommendations on how to strengthen Ontario's lottery system. OLG has been dedicated to its implementation. To date...............Subscribers

Lottery Documents Reveal Details of Internal Probe of $21.5M 'Insider Win'
ONTARIO, Canada (May 9, 2008) -- The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. (OLG) was compelled to release internal documents on Friday detailing its investigation of Cambridge convenience store owner Eun Chul Shin following an appeal to the province's privacy commissioner by the CBC...................Subscribers

McGuinty Government, OLG and Pollard Banknote Deliver New Jobs as Part of $150 Million Project
SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario, Canada (May 5, 2008) - In cooperation with the Ontario government and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), Pollard Banknote Limited was welcomed to the Sault Ste. Marie business community today with the official opening of its new Instant ticket finishing plant, David Orazietti, MPP announced today..................Subscribers

Lottery Corporation Sues to Recoup $5.75 Million Jackpot
TORONTO, Canada (April 15, 2008) - The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has retained a prominent Toronto law firm in its lawsuit against a Toronto store owner to recover a $5.75-million jackpot, which the Crown Corporation alleges was obtained by fraudulent means...............Subscribers

OLG to Expand Responsible Gambling Services
New Resource Centres to be Extended to All Gaming Sites
OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada (April 14, 2008) -- To enhance the Ontario Lottery and Gaming's (OLG) efforts to promote responsible gambling practices, to support those who seek help, and to prevent problem gambling through public education, OLG will launch new Responsible Gambling Resource Centres (RGRC’s) across its network of 27 gaming sites.......................Read the full story at: Vol.43 No.3

OLG to Release Insider Win Information
TORONTO, Canada (April 9, 2008) -- Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kelly McDougald today announced it will not appeal the recent order by the Information and Privacy Commission of Ontario (IPC) to release records about an insider win investigation.....................Subscribers

Lottery Ordered to Release Details of Insider Win Probe
ONTARIO, Canada (April 7, 2008) –News sources reported today that the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. (OLG) has been ordered to release documents about its probe into a $21.5-million "insider win"...................Subscribers

New OLG Protection Measures Launch This Week
Newest Enhancements Include; easier-to-read online tickets, lower terminal freeze threshold and signature boxes on fronts of INSTANT tickets
TORONTO, Canada (April 1, 2008) -- The latest series of enhancements to lottery integrity and consumer protection in Ontario were introduced today by Kelly McDougald, Chief Executive Officer of Ontario Lottery and Gaming...................Read the full story at: Vol.43 No.1

Police Lay Charges in Two Separate Lotto Fraud Cases
ONTARIO, Canada (March 13, 2008) -- The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged three people after uncovering two separate lottery fraud schemes..............Subscribers

Lottery Ticket Redemption Complaint Leads to Charges
NORTH BAY, Ontario, Canada (February 22, 2008) -- The Ontario Provincial Police, Investigation and Enforcement Bureau, Alcohol and Gaming Commission have charged a North Bay man following an investigation into a lottery ticket redemption complaint......................Subscribers

Lottery Corporation Vows to be Customer Friendly
ONTARIO, Canada (February 13, 2008) -- Following unfavourable media reports about some lottery players who felt they were treated "like criminals" when presenting their tickets for validation..............Subscribers

Lottery Pulls Daily Keno Ad
ONTARIO, Canada (February 2, 2008) -- Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. is pulling its TV ads for Daily Keno off the air after a news source raised concerns that two young women featured in the commercials weren't buckled up..................Subscribers

Winning Lotto Tickets Must Be Signed
ONTARIO, Canada (January 29, 2008) -- As of yesterday, retailers are not allowed to validate Ontario lottery tickets unless customers sign them on the front.................Subscribers

Digital Screens in Shopping Malls Provide Real-Time Lotto Jackpot Updates
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada (January 24, 2008) -- Ontario Lottery and Gaming began pushing its products in shopping malls across Ontario this week by leveraging Neo Advertising's digital screens...........Subscribers

Ontario Lottery Tickets Are Singing A Different Tune
More Protection For Customer With New Terminal Messages And Mandatory Signing
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada (January 21, 2008) -- New measures to protect Ontario Lottery customers from fraud were announced today by Kelly McDougald, CEO of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG). ...................Read the full story at: Vol.42 No.4

Multimedia Games Awarded Contract to Develop Bingo System for Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation
AUSTIN, Texas (January 10, 2008) -- Multimedia Games, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGAM) ("Multimedia") announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, MegaBingo, Inc. ("MegaBingo"), has been selected by Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation ("OLG"), to develop and provide electronic bingo ("eBingo") gaming software..............Subscribers

Ombudsman Comments on Ontario Provincial Police Announcement
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada (December 19, 2007) -- Ombudsman Andre Marin today commented on the announcement of criminal charges laid by Ontario Provincial Police in the wake of his investigation into "insider" wins at the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG)................Subscribers

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Pays Jackpot Prize to Rightful Owners
Co-Workers Who Bought Winning Ticket to Receive $5.75 Million Lottery Prize
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada (December 19, 2007) -- The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is paying a group of co-workers a $5.75 million lottery prize after it was determined that this group purchased a winning ticket in 2004, Kelly McDougald, OLG CEO............Subscribers

Ontario Provincial Police Charge Mississauga Man in $5.7 Million Lottery Fraud Investigation
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Canada (December 19, 2007) -- At a news conference today, the Ontario Provincial Police announced theft and fraud charges against a Mississauga man for theft of a winning lottery ticket and a fraudulent claim of the ticket's $5.7 million prize money..............Subscribers

Ontario Provincial Police Announce Charges in Multi-Million Dollar Lottery "Insider Win" Fraud Investigation
ORILLIA, Ontario, Canada (December 18, 2007) -- The Ontario Provincial Police is holding a News Conference tomorrow, in relation to a fraud investigation involving a multi-million dollar fraudulent Ontario Lottery prize claim................Subscribers

OLG Launches New Millionaire Raffle Lottery; Best Odds Ever Of Winning $1 Million!
SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario, Canada (November 27, 2007) -- Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) today launched a new, Ontario raffle-style lottery game that's sure to capture lottery players' attention...................Read the full story at: Vol.41 No.10

Lottery Corporation Revving Up Excitement On Video Boards
ONTARIO, Canada (November 23, 2007) -- Yesterday, Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) announced a plan to pursue potential ticket buyers in a big way. Make that a very big way, given that the new marketing wrinkle is placing advertising on several of the Outdoor Broadcast Network's giant video screens in Toronto....................Subscribers

Minister Confident Lottery Corp. Has a Handle on "insider" Wins Problem
ONTARIO, Canada (November 22, 2007) -- Public Infrastructure Minister David Caplan, who oversees the lottery corporation, is reported by the local media as saying he's confident that the agency has a handle on the "insider" wins problem....................Subscribers

Alcohol and Gaming Commission to Investigate All Insider and Suspicious Wins
OLG CEO Announces Next Phase of Protection for Lottery Customers
TORONTO, Canada (November 13, 2007) -- Beginning in January 2008, all insider and suspicious lottery wins will be investigated by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), OLG (Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation) CEO Kelly McDougald announced today...............Subscribers

OLG Settles Disability Complaint Against Local Casino
Human Rights Settlements Reached with Ontario Gaming and Lottery Corporation on Disability Policy
TORONTO, Oct. 29 /CNW/ - The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) has reached settlements in related complaints against the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and two of its gaming operations....................Subscribers

Quest For Gold A Winner For Amateur Athletes And Ontarians
SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario, Canada (October 25, 2007) - Sault Ste. Marie MPP David Orazietti, along with Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) CEO Kelly McDougald, today launched the next edition of the QUEST FOR GOLD lottery game.............Subscribers

Ontario Lottery Retailers Angry at Proposed Ban
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada (October 28, 2007) -- The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. (OLG) reportedly considered imposing a rule on retailers in August that would to ban them from buying and cashing in tickets in their own stores.............Subscribers

OLG Distributes $19.3 Million to 23 Host Communities
ONTARIO, Canada (October 19, 2007) -- OLG today issued more than $19.3 million in second-quarter non-tax gaming revenue payments to 23 municipalities that host OLG Casinos and OLG Slots-at-racetrack facilities..................Subscribers

ISWI Announces Purchase Order from Ontario Lottery and Gaming
WEST PATERSON, New Jersey, USA (September 17, 2007) -- Interactive Systems Worldwide Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ISWI) today announced that it has received a purchase order, and shortly expects to receive a deposit of $35,000, from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation ("OLG")..................................Subscribers

New Leadership for Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation
TORONTO, Canada (September 6, 2007) -- Kelly McDougald has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), the Board of Directors announced..........Subscribers

Gaming Watchdog Powerless to Probe Ticket-Checking Complaint
ONTARIO, Canada (August 29, 2007) – Ontario's new gaming regulator says it cannot investigate a complaint involving a lottery terminal in Brampton because it doesn't yet have proper authority..........Subscribers

Concerns Surface Over Ontario Lottery Scanners
ONTARIO, Canada (August 28, 2007) -- A Brampton man claims the lottery terminal at his local retailer failed to detect all of the prizes on his winning Lottario ticket..............Subscribers

Lottery Leadership Changing, Another Senior Executive Resigns
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada (August 23, 2007) -- Jim Warren, Vice-President of strategic relationships at Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., is stepping down...........Subscribers

Regulator Bars Lottery Employees From Playing
ONTARIO, Canada (August 1, 2007) -- Ontario's new lottery regulator is banning its employees from buying lottery tickets as of September 1 and hiring staff to check on.......Subscribers

Toronto Police Service Investigation Supports OPP Commissioner Fantino's Actions
ORILLIA, Ontario, Canada (July 24, 2007) – The Toronto Police Service has completed its investigation into the secondment of an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation.........Subscribers

OLG Distributes First-Quarter Gaming Revenues
SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario, Canada (July 21, 2007) -- Ontario Lottery and Gaming has reported a second consecutive solid three-month quarterly performance at Casino Sault Ste. Marie. The casino, which employs 400, has attracted more than 7.6 million visitors since opening.............Subscribers

Lottery Corp Security Head Retires
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada (July 24, 2007) – OLG today announced the retirement of Michael Sharland, Senior Vice President of Corporate Security and Surveillance..........Subscribers

OLG and Pollard Banknote Sign Multi-Million Dollar Contract
SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario, Canada (July 23, 2007) - OLG today announced that a 10 year, $150 million contract was signed with Pollard Banknote Limited Partnership (Pollard Banknote) to print lottery Instant tickets.......Subscribers

OLG, Pollard Banknote Sign Contract
SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario, Canada (July 20, 2007) – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and Pollard Banknote Limited Partnership (Pollard Banknote) will sign a multi-million, multi-year contract at the site of Pollard's new Instant Ticket finishing plant......Read the full story at: Vol.40 No.5

Lottery Terminals Up And Running Again
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada (July 12, 2007) - A technical glitch that shut down lottery terminals across Ontario on Wednesday has been resolved............Subscribers

Lottery Glitch Prevents Sales
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada (July 11, 2007) – According to local media reports consumers were prevented from buying lottery tickets yesterday due to a glitch that affected thousands of lottery terminals..........Subscribers

Ontario Government Strengthens The Province's Lottery System
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada Canada (June 28, 2007) -- The Ontario government is establishing new regulations designed to strengthen the integrity of the provincial lottery system and protect consumers.........Subscribers

OLG Delivers First Quarterly Status Report to Ontario Ombudsman
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada (June 28, 2007) -- OLG (Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation) today delivered a status report to Ontario’s Ombudsman, André Marin.........Read the full story at: Vo.40 No.1

Another Lottery to Review Safety Policy for Winners
Ontario, Canada (June 21, 2007) -- In the wake of an alleged plot to kill a Montreal couple who won a $27 million lottery jackpot, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) will review its policy on how to advise winners about safety concerns...........Subscribers

First Nations Chiefs Reject Lottery-Sharing Plan
QUEEN'S PARK, ONTARIO, Canada (June 19, 2007) -- The Government of Ontario is very disappointed to learn the Ontario First Nations Limited Partnership (OFNLP) has turned down a new gaming revenue sharing deal with the province..........Subscribers

More Disruptions at Ontario Lottery Following Ombudsman Report
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada (June 12, 2007) – According to a published media report Michelle DiEmanuele, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation's interim chief executive, announced a number of personnel changes on Tuesday afternoon in a memo to staff.........Subscribers

Adverse Publicity Has No Impact on Lottery Sales
OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada (May 26, 2007) – The introduction of new games have reportedly appealed to Ontarians' passion for lottery tickets........Subscribers

OLG Distributes $16.8 Million To 23 Host Communities
Ontario, Canada (April 20, 2007) -- Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) today issued more than $16.8 million in fourth-quarter non-tax gaming revenue payments to 23 municipalities that host OLG Casinos and OLG Slots-at-racetrack facilities. To date, OLG has distributed $467.7 million to these host municipalities........Subscribers

Government Says No To Lottery Inquiry
ONTARIO, Canada (April 17, 2007) – The Ontario Government has reportedly quashed an opposition motion asking for a legislative inquiry into the operations of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG).................................Subscribers

VP of Corporate Security and Surveillance Will Be Taking A Paid Leave of Absence Effective Immediately
TORONTO, Canada (April 5, 2007) -- The Chair of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), Michael Gough, today announced that Vice President of Corporate Security and Surveillance, Michael Sharland, will be taking a paid leave of absence effective immediately.........Subscribers

Interim CEO selected for Ontario Lottery and Gaming
TORONTO, Canada (April 5, 2007) -- On behalf of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) Board of Directors, Chair Mr. Michael Gough today announced the selection of Michelle DiEmanuele as interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the corporation..........Read the full story at: Vol.39 No.3

Police To Assist In Lottery Investigation
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada (April 4, 2007) -- Ontario Provincial Police Commissioner Julian Fantino has asked the Toronto Police Service to investigate the potential conflict of interest posed by one of his former own officers now serving as head of security at the province's lottery corporation........Subscribers

Association Releases Open Letter to Customers
TORONTO, Canada (March 27, 2007) -- Like most Ontarians, we were startled and saddened by the revelations made in the Ontario Ombudsman’s report into the lottery business in Ontario........Subscribers

Lottery CEO Walks Away With $720G Severance Package
TORONTO, Canada (March 27, 2007) -- Former Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. CEO Duncan Brown reportedly received a $720,000 severance package when he resigned..........Subscribers

Government Accepts Findings Of Ombudsman Investigation
TORONTO, Canada (March 26, 2007) -- The Ontario government is taking immediate action to make a strong lottery system stronger........Subscribers

OLG Takes Immediate Action, Pledges To Implement Ombudsman's Recommendations
ONTARIO, Canada (March 26, 2007) -- Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation announced today its commitment to implement the recommendations contained in both the Provincial Ombudsman's report and a special report issued by KPMG in order to better serve and protect Ontarians........Subscribers

Ombudsman Urges Regulation of Lotteries to Restore Trust, Province and OLG Vow to Act on Recommendations
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada (March 26, 2007) - Ontario Ombudsman Andre Marin today called on the provincial government to regulate its lottery system as it does other gaming activities, in the wake of his office's special investigation into the problem...........Subscribers

Buck Must Stop With Premier in Lottery Scandal
QUEEN'S PARK, Ontario, Canada (March 24, 2007) -- Progressive Conservative Party Leader John Tory today said using Duncan Brown as "the fall guy" is a weak excuse for the complete lack of leadership by Dalton McGuinty and his government on the scandal surrounding Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG)..........Subscribers

Lottery Corporation Announce Departure of CEO
TORONTO, Canada (March 23, 2007) -- By mutual agreement, Duncan Brown and the Board of Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) have decided a change of leadership is appropriate. Mr. Brown has stepped down from his post as CEO effective today...........Subscribers

Ombudsman to Release Report on the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation
TORONTO, ONTARIO, Canada (March 20, 2007) - Andre Marin, Ombudsman of Ontario, will release the results of his investigation of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation's (OLG) protection of the public from fraud and theft at a press conference..........Subscribers

Lottery Recalling Bingo Tickets Over Security Concern
TORONTO, Canada (March 14, 2007) -- The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. (OLG)is pulling more than 1 million scratch tickets from stores because of a security concern.......Subscribers

Lottery’s Seven Point Trust and Security Action Plan Update
TORONTO, Canada (March 14, 2007) -- Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) announced last November the implementation of a comprehensive package of new and expanded lottery security measures featuring technological and human measures.........Read the full story at: Vol.38 No.12

Ontario to Get Toughest ID Check System in Canada
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada (March 7, 2007) -- The Ontario Convenience Store Association (OCSA) today unveiled what is the toughest system of ID checks for age restricted products in the country. The ‘We Expect ID’ program is a rigorous age verification system to prevent youth from getting access to restricted products sold through convenience stores, including: alcohol, tobacco, movies, adult-themed magazines, lottery tickets, fireworks and other combustibles.........Read the full story at: Vol.38 No.11

Lottery Corporation to Install 'Self-Check' Machines at Retailers Ahead of Schedule
ONTARIO, Canada (January 12, 2007) -- The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLGC) plans on installing 10,000 "self-check" machines at lotto retailers across the province six months ahead of schedule........Subscribers

Lottery Corp. Considers Disclaimers on Scratch Tickets
ONTARIO, Canada (November 30, 2006) – Following a complaint filed with Ontario's ombudsman by The Gambling Watch Network, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLGC) is now considering printing disclaimers on the back of scratch and win tickets..................................Subscribers

Call for Ban on Retailers Buying Lottery Tickets
Opposition Urges Government To Consider Ban On Lottery Retailers Buying Tickets
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada (November 23, 2006) – According to local media reports Conservative Leader John Tory is urging the government to consider banning lottery retailers from buying tickets in light of mounting allegations that clerks are winning a disproportionate number of prizes.......................Subscribers

Statement from the Ontario Convenience Stores Association (OCSA)
TORONTO, Canada (November 22, 2006) -- Lottery tickets in Ontario are sold in many locations throughout the province including grocery stores, drug stores, kiosks and convenience stores. The Ontario Convenience Stores Association (OCSA) represents many but not all convenience stores in the province of Ontario..............................Subscribers

More Allegations Of Lottery Tampering, OLG Disputes Suggestion Of Irregularities
TORONTO, Canada (November 23, 2006) - One month after a report that lottery retailers in the province of Ontario were claiming a suspiciously high number of large online lottery prizes, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. (CBC) is now reporting new security concerns over instant scratch-and-win tickets...............................Subscribers

Lottery Corporation Co-operates with New Gambling Study
GUELPH, Ontario, Canada (November 19, 2006) -- In line with its efforts to develop and evaluate effective prevention and treatment approaches, the Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre (OPGRC) announced today that it is embarking on an innovative research project in partnership with Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG)..............................Subscribers

Lottery Corp. Releases Player From Confidentiality Agreement
ONTARIO, Canada (October 30, 2006) -- The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation has reportedly formally released a player from a confidentiality agreement signed in March 2005...........................Subscribers

Ombudsman’s Office Receives 124 Complaints Following Announcement of Lottery Review
ONTARIO, Canada (October 30, 2006) – The Ontario Ombudsman’s office has reportedly received 124 complaints since it announced an investigation into the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation two days ago.............................Subscribers

OLG Welcomes Review of Lottery Security Measures
TORONTO, Canada (October 26, 2006) -- The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) says it welcomes the announced reviews of its lottery security measures.............................Subscribers

Ombudsman to Investigate Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada (October 26, 2006) - Andre Marin, Ombudsman of Ontario announced today that he is launching, on his own motion, an investigation into the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLGC). The Special Ombudsman Response Team will investigate how the OLGC protects the public from,.......................Subscribers

Ontario is a Leader in Lottery Security
TORONTO, Canada (October 25, 2006) -- OLG (Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation) conducts approximately 700 million transactions with lottery players through our network of retailers, and pays more than $1.2 billion in prizes every year..........................Read the full story at: Vol.37 No.4

Lottery Officials Dispute Report, Defend Security Systems
ONTARIO, Canada (October 25, 2006) – The Canadian media is in a frenzy today over a  statistical analysis report, conducted by University of Toronto professor Jeffrey Rosenthal, reportedly found that 214 “inside” lottery retailers have claimed major...........................Subscribers

Baymount and Ontario Lottery and Gaming Sign Site Holder Agreement for Quinte Raceway
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada (October 24, 2006) -- Baymount Incorporated is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary Belleville Racetrack Development Corporation (BRDC) has entered into a Prescribed Lottery Scheme Site Holder Facilities Agreement with....................................Subscribers

Lottery’s Re-branding Costs Criticized
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada (September 8, 2006) – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., which had been known until recently as OLGC for short, has been criticized for the cost of its recent re-branding exercise, which included............Subscribers

Casino Windsor Adds OLGC Sports Wagering Games
WINDSOR, Ontario, Canada (September 07, 2006) – Casino Windsor will reportedly offer four specific games run by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLGC)...........Subscribers

Municipalities Unite to Force Changes to Lottery Licensing
POWASSAN,Ontario, Canada (August 9, 2006) – The Powassan council reportedly passed a motion at its last meeting calling for changes to the gaming regulations for small volunteer groups.............Subscribers

OLG Announces Summer Edition of Quest for Gold Instant Ticket Lottery in Support of Amateur Athletes
OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada (August 9, 2006) -- Ontario's lottery to raise funds for amateur athletes is back and better than before. Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation’s (OLGC) summer edition of Quest for Gold Instant Ticket Lottery has improved odds of 1 in 3 to win a prize ranging from 20 dollars to $1million.......Read the full story at: Vol.36 No.6

OLG to Unveil Summer Edition of ‘Quest-for-Gold’ Instant Lottery Ticket
OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada (August 8, 2006) -- As more than 2,200 of Ontario athletes descend on Ottawa to compete in the Ontario Summer Games, Ontario Lottery & Gaming (OLG) will launch the summer edition of ‘Quest-for-Gold’ ........Subscribers

PC Demands Government Divulge Cost of Re-branding Lottery Corporation
CORNWALL, Ontario, Canada (July 13, 2006) -- Progressive Conservative Leader John Tory today called on the government to divulge the full cost of a huge re-branding by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLGC)..............Subscribers

Re-branding Lottery Corporation
In 2006 Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation is changing its business name to OLG. As we adapt to the changing business world, we must continue to deliver quality products to the people of Ontario. Our consumers demand fun games, entertaining experiences and more possibilities.
We have heard the demands and we are more committed than ever to delivering fun and excitement! Visually we have a new logo, but all of your favourite games and locations will be remaining the same.
Look for our new logo in stores, on the internet, on tv and of course at all of our gaming locations.

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Slots & Casinos Presents Hot Rocks Summer Concert Series
TORONTO, Canada (July 4, 2006) -- Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) Slots & Casinos invite the public to enjoy live Canadian rock music during the Hot Rocks Summer Concert Series..........Subscribers

Minister Announces New Chair of Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation
QUEEN’S PARK, Ontario, Canada (June 29, 2006) -- The McGuinty government continues its commitment to a sustainable and responsible provincial gaming industry by appointing Mr. Michael Gough B.A., LL.B, LL.M. as Chair of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG)..........Subscribers

Lottery Employees Knocking It Out of the Park for Federated Health!
NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario, Canada (June 12, 2006) -- More than 50 teams of employees from Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLGC) casinos and slot facilities across the province will go to bat for the Canadian Cancer Society...........Subscribers

Ontario Gambling Revenue Up From Last Fiscal Year
TORONTO, Canada (April 25, 2006) -- Ontario gamblers wagered $5.85 billion in fiscal 2004-05, an increase of $125 million from the previous year...........Subscribers

Scratch and Win Time for Athletes
ONTARIO, Canada (April 19, 2006) -- The latest scratch ticket game from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLGC) has just paid off big time for athletes province-wide..........Subscribers

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Distributes $16.11 Million to 22 Host Communities
ONTARIO, Canada (April 20, 2006) -- Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLGC) today issued $16,119,422 in fourth-quarter non-tax gaming revenue payments to 22 host communities.......Subscribers

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Installs Atronic Games
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, USA (March 24, 2006) -- Atronic is pleased to announce orders for 245 e-motion™ machines with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLGC)........Subscribers

OLGC and the David Foster Foundation Announce Major Charity Gala
TORONTO, Canada (February 16, 2006) -- Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLGC) today announced it will present David Foster and Friends, a star-studded charity gala at Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort on Saturday, September 16, 2006..........Read the full story at: Vol.34 No.8

The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation and Entertainment Impresario David Foster to Make Special Announcement
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada (February 9, 2006) -- Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation CEO Duncan Brown and Grammy award-winning entertainment impresario David Foster will make an important announcement........Subscribers

New Pick 4 Lottery Offers $5,000 Top Prize Every Day!
TORONTO, Canada (February 1, 2006) -- PICK 4 is a fun and easy new $1 lottery game from Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLGC), offering Ontario players chances to win up to..........Subscribers

Premier’s Staffer Moves to Lottery Corporation
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada (January 28, 2006) -- Jim Warren, former executive director of communications in the premier's office, will reportedly become the vice-president of strategic relationships with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLGC)........Subscribers

Audit Recommends Closer Monitoring of Charitable Gaming
ONTARIO, Canada (December 6, 2005) – The provinces’ auditor general reported today that..........................Subscribers

Report Suggests OLGC be Stripped of Its Jurisdiction to Regulate Lotteries
ONTARIO, Canada (September 28, 2005) – A report prepared by Stanley Sadinsky, former chair of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.(OLGC), examined ................................Subscribers

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Launches E-Bingo Pilot
BARRIE, Ontario, Canada (September 27, 2005) -- This week, Barrie bingo players will be the first to see what the future holds for bingo centres and games in Ontario.............................Subscribers

Lottery Terminal AMBER Alert System Wins Diamond Award
TORONTO, Canada (September 21, 2005) -- Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLGC) today announced it has received a prestigious Diamond Award for its partnership in Ontario’s AMBER Alert program.......Read the full story at: Vol.33 No.1

OLGC to Launch Province Wide Pilot Bingo Project
ONTARIO, Canada (August 29, 2005) -- The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLGC) will reportedly launch a province wide pilot project aimed at bringing in more money at charity bingo fundraising events.............................Subscribers

Lottery Corporation Spends Over $400K Fighting Claim
TORONTO, Canada (August 20, 2005) - The Ontario Lottery corporation reportedly spent more than $400,000 in a court battle over a $100,000 claim that ended up being settled at the last minute..................................Subscribers

New Lottery Game Offers Weekly Draws to Win $1,000 a Week for Life!
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada (May 24, 2005) - What would you do with an extra $1,000 a week for the rest of your life? Ontario lottery players now have a chance to answer that question every Thursday with PAYDAY, a new weekly lottery draw game launched today by Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLGC). ...................................Subscribers

Ontario Daily Double Ticket Set to Hit Stores
ONTARIO, Canada (May 9, 2005) -- In just a few weeks the Daily Double, a three-part, horse racing-themed lottery ticket, will hit retail outlets across Ontario....................Subscribers

OLGC Announce Vendor Selection, Update for Casino Windsor Redevelopment
TORONTO, Canada (April 15, 2005) - Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLGC) today announced a vendor selection in three key project areas of the $400 million investment in non-gaming amenities at Casino Windsor..............................Subscribers

Ontario Government to Extend Amber Alerts to Province's Lottery Terminals
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada (April 4, 2005) -- The Liberal government is increasing the number of ways people can get information during Amber Alerts.....................Subscribers

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Establishes Responsible Gaming Code of Conduct
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada (March 31, 2005) – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLGC) strengthened its commitment to reduce the risk of problem gambling through the launch of its Responsible Gaming Code of Conduct today at Queen’s Park.............................Subscribers

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Responsible Gaming Announcement
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada (March 30, 2005) – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation will make an important announcement about responsible gaming on Thursday, March 31, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. at Queen’s Park...............................Subscribers

Lottery Corporation Settles Lawsuit Over Timing Error
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada (March 26, 2005) -- According to local news sources the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLGC) has agreed to another last-minute financial settlement with a customer accusing it of..............................Subscribers

Man Wins Settlement in Lottery Case
TORONTO, Canada (March 18, 2005) - An elderly man who claims he was swindled out of a winning lottery ticket has won a court settlement with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. (OLGC)...............................Subscribers

Man Claims to Have Reported Lottery Retailers' Alleged Swindle
ONTARIO, Canada (March 5, 2005) -- A Man who is suing the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLGC) for not properly investigating the retailers who allegedly swindled him out of a winning Encore ticket............................Subscribers

Lottery Corporation Gives Responsible Gambling Plan Green Light
ONTARIO, Canada (March 1, 2005) -- The Responsible Gambling Council said it has been given the green light by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation to bring its one-month Within Limits program inside both casinos, lottery outlets and racetracks in the province.............................Subscribers

Lottery Corporation Sued Over Alleged Stolen Jackpot
TORONTO, Canada (March 1, 2005) -- An 81-year-old man is suing the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, claiming two convenience store owners cheated him out of his $250,000 winning ticket.............................Subscribers

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Executives to Speak at Convenience Store Retailers Convention On How To Win Big With Lottery Sales
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada (February 14, 2005) -- Lotteries require staff education, innovative sales strategies and enhanced communication with customers.........................Subscribers

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Distributes $16.6 Million to 22 Host Communities
ONTARIO, Canada (January 20, 2005) -- Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLGC) has issued $16,697,903 in third-quarter non-tax gaming revenue payments to 22 host communities of charity casinos and slots-at-racetrack facilities..........................Subscribers

New Ontario Gaming Strategy to Focus on a Sustainable Responsible Industry
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada (January 20, 2005) - The Ontario government today announced its gaming strategy, which includes no additional casinos, an increased focus on social responsibility and a commitment to ensuring the competitiveness of Ontario's gaming industry..............................Read the full story at: Vol.30 No.4

Oberthur Extends Its Instant Contract with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation
MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada (January 5, 2005) -- Oberthur Gaming Technologies ("OGT") is pleased to announce its contract extension with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation ("OLGC") for the printing of its instant lottery tickets. Under the terms of this agreement, OGT will continue providing the OLGC with lottery products and related services until November 30, 2006...............................Read the full story at: Vol.30 No.2