Gambling Weekly News Summary in Canada – 2025/10/18
Scientific Games Chosen to Power Lottery Sales for Loto-Québec
Betting and lottery technology provider Scientific Games has announced that it will power Loto-Québec’s digital and retail lottery operations through its Monumentum ecosystem, which already powers the likes of global lotteries like The National Lottery through Allwyn UK, the New Mexico Lottery, and Lotto New Zealand.
Scientific Games was chosen following a “competitive procurement process” by Loto-Québec, and will now supply the lottery with its central gaming system to replace the previous Corporation-managed legacy system.
According to Scientific Games, its technology will maximize revenue for the lottery, optimize its performance, as well as curate a better lottery experience for Québecers.
“We are honored to further expand our more than 50-year successful relationship with Loto-Québec as its central gaming systems provider,” said John Schulz, President, Americas & Global Instant Products for Scientific Games. “Our advanced system is engineered for the future, delivering the performance, security and operational efficiencies that will support Loto-Québec’s sales and sustainability.”
Wazdan Expands Canadian Reach with NorthStar Gaming Partnership
Casino games software Wazdan has announced a new partnership with Canadian online operator NorthStar Gaming, expanding its presence in the region.
Under the agreement, Wazdan will supply its portfolio of games to NorthStar Gaming, including 36 Coins, Hot Slot: 777 Cash Out Grand Diamond Edition, Mighty Fish: Blue Marlin, and Mighty Wild: Panther Grand Platinum Edition.
On top of that, NorthStar Gaming will also receive Wazdan’s engagement-boosting mechanics to add to its platform, including Hold the Jackpot, Cash Infinity, Collect to Infinity, Sticky to Infinity, and Cash Out.
“Expanding our presence in Ontario with such a locally rooted and trusted brand as NorthStar is an exciting milestone. Their strong position in the market, combined with our portfolio of rewarding experiences, ensures we can deliver measurable growth and enhanced entertainment to players nationwide,” said Radka Bacheva, Head of Sales and Business Development at Wazdan.
According to Wazdan, NorthStar Gaming is a trusted, local Canadian brand that hosts a sportsbook and various casino brands. Through the partnership, Wazdan aims to establish itself as a reliable name throughout Canada.
iGaming Ontario CEO Praises Ontario’s Open Gambling Market
Attending a panel at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) hosted in Las Vegas, iGaming Ontario CEO Joseph Hiller made his first public comments since replacing the previous iGaming Ontario CEO, Martha Otten, praising Ontario’s open gambling market.
The panel titled Proven. Practical. Ontario’s Model in Action was chaired by Canadian Gaming Association CEO Paul Burns and reported on by CDC Gaming’s David McKee. According to McKee, Hiller was a panelist alongside CEO Dr. Karin Scharr of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario and Sarah McCarthy, CEO of the Responsible Gambling Council.
Hiller commended the Ontario market, citing that since its launch, it has generated just over $8.6 billion and is home to over 50 operators and 80 gambling sites. “This is one of those few instances where government did get it right,” he said at the panel. “The stats kind of speak for themselves.”
He went on to say that iGaming Ontario’s role in the market is to “foster business partnerships” with operators, adding that if they succeed, then Ontario and its regulators will grow too.
Ziv (Steve) Chen
CEO at Major League Content
Ziv has been working in the iGaming industry for more than two decades, serving in senior roles in software developers like Playtech and Microgaming. He then followed his lifelong passion of writing and became a fulltime journalist, covering casinos, sports betting, legislation and other gambling topics and news with a specialty in North America.
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