{"id":557,"date":"2021-05-31T23:35:45","date_gmt":"2021-06-01T06:35:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wagers.com\/staging\/4285\/?p=557"},"modified":"2021-06-29T10:34:04","modified_gmt":"2021-06-29T17:34:04","slug":"canadian-lottery-operators-continue-to-expand-casino-gambling-options","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wagers.com\/staging\/4285\/news\/canadian-lottery-operators-continue-to-expand-casino-gambling-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Canadian lottery operators continue to expand casino gambling options"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>Loto-Quebec and British Columbia Lottery Corporation have been relatively successful with their online casino options. Now, two more lottery operators in Canada have decided the time was right to get involved, as well.\u00a0 Evolution, previously known as Evolution Gaming, which offers live casino games to those two entities, has signed two agreements to supply the games to both the Alberta Gaming, Liquor &amp; Cannabis (AGLC) and the Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) lottery operators.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Six Evolution live dealer games are now live on AGLC, including the gaming company\u2019s popular Infinite Blackjack, Roulette and Ultimate Texas Hold\u2019em options.\u00a0 Over the next few months, more Evolution titles will be added to the operator\u2019s PlayAlberta.ca online casino.\u00a0 The platform is available across Alberta, offering real-money gambling for both desktop and mobile devices.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Asserts Evolution Commercial Director Jeff Millar, \u201cThe launch of AGLC is another proud moment for Evolution in the rollout of our services in Canada.\u00a0 We are committed to delivering enhanced online gaming choice and entertainment for Albertans in the most exciting way possible with our world-leading games portfolio.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>CBN hasn\u2019t yet introduced any titles, but is working on it.\u00a0 The lottery operator is finalizing the approvals it needs in each of its jurisdictions, and expects to be able to launch in the near future.\u00a0 According to Craig Bascombe, CBN\u2019s president of lottery systems and chief financial officer, states, \u201cWe are really pleased to be working with the market leader in Live Casino. Given Evolution\u2019s track record in Europe and North America, and also their solutions for the Canadian lotteries, they were the obvious partner for this project.\u00a0 We feel sure that Evolution\u2019s rich and varied mix of online casino and entertainment-style games will be very popular indeed with our many millions of lottery players.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In addition to running a lottery and, soon, online casino games, CBN is also Canada\u2019s primary supplier of physical money.\u00a0 It has supplied the bank notes to the Bank of Canada since 1935 and is responsible for systems and management services for government-led lotteries, as well as charitable gaming operators.\u00a0 CBN also provides passports, drivers licenses, biometric solutions and more.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Evolution has a live studio in Vancouver that will be used for the gaming options.\u00a0 As gambling continues to gain in popularity across North America, the company has begun to dedicate more resources to live gaming options.\u00a0 In addition to the Vancouver studio, it has two in the US, in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, with a third planned for Michigan.\u00a0 The company is also preparing to introduce a crossover product that will combine eSports and live casino action, but hasn\u2019t yet provided details on the product.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Live online casino games are becoming hugely popular.\u00a0 While virtual casinos have seen an uptick in activity due to COVID-19, most gamblers missed interacting with live dealers.\u00a0 Live online casinos bridge the gap and make them an ideal alternative for most casino enthusiasts.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Loto-Quebec and British Columbia Lottery Corporation have been relatively successful with their online casino options. 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