OLG’s Role in Improving Local Ontario Communities

 OLG as a Stable Economic Partner for Local Communities The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has long been a cornerstone in the economic and social fabric of Ontario, embodying a commitment to community enhancement. Since its inception in 1975, OLG has been a catalyst for change, directing 100% of

The Danger of Border Crossing to Play US Lotteries

 The Powerball lottery drawing on January 13, 2016, was described as "the biggest jackpot in the history of the world" and it indeed set a record that will be hard to beat. The jackpot prize had an annuity value of $1,586,400,000 (over C$2 billion) and was eventually claimed by three

OLG Playing Catch Up

 Thirteen months on from the launch of its own regulated internet gambling site and the OLG (Ontario and Lottery and Gaming Corporation) is still playing catch up in the hyper competitive world of online gambling. With Ontarians estimated to wager over $400M at offshore online gambling sites, the OLG’s launch

How to Beat Online Casinos

 Everyone wants to effortlessly become a millionaire. We want to receive an inheritance, pick a lucky lottery ticket or become a winner in the casino or online casino. Nevertheless, the question rises up, how can a newbie beat the online casino? You can find many articles, books and charlatans on

A short history of the UK lottery

 On 19th November 1994, the National Lottery held its first lottery draw. Since then, various others, including the Euromillions, have joined the main Lotto game. But the concept of the lottery is far from a modern day innovation. After witnessing locals playing unregulated lotteries, the government under Queen Elizabeth I

Why Ontarians are Going Online Overseas for Gambling

 Written by John Sorensen In recent years, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Commission (OLG) has been going online to try to attract new patrons from across the province by offering online casino games, poker tournaments and even Lotto 6/49, Lotto Max and ENCORE tickets over the internet.  There can be no doubt that