The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLGC), but for corporate branding purposes simply known as "OLG" is a Crown Corporation of the Government of Ontario, Canada. It is responsible for the province's lotteries, charity and Aboriginal casinos, commercial casinos, and slot machines at horse-racing tracks. It was created in April 2000 when the Ontario Lottery Corporation (OLC) was merged with the Ontario Casino Corporation (OCC), established ...
more
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLGC), but for corporate branding purposes simply known as "OLG" is a Crown Corporation of the Government of Ontario, Canada. It is responsible for the province's lotteries, charity and Aboriginal casinos, commercial casinos, and slot machines at horse-racing tracks. It was created in April 2000 when the Ontario Lottery Corporation (OLC) was merged with the Ontario Casino Corporation (OCC), established in 1994. OLG employs over 8000 individuals throughout Ontario.
The OLGC's prize centre is located in Toronto, while the OLG's primary headquarters is located in Sault Ste. Marie.
Whereas the OLGC is responsible for, and operates a variety of gaming services, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) regulates casino gaming. The OLG reports through its Board of Directors to the Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal.
Wintario was the first lottery game offered by the fledgling OLC in May 1975. The product was discontinued in late...
less