Canada
American Gaming Association Policy Principles Offer Framework to Advance Casino Payments Modernization

Customers Increasingly Seek New Payment Options in Light of COVID-19
The American Gaming Association (AGA) released new Payments Modernization Policy Principles, reflective of an 18-month, collaborative industry effort, that provide a framework for regulatory flexibility allowing digital payments on the casino floor. The principles come at a time when the majority (57%) of past-year casino visitors report the option for digital or contactless payments on the casino floor is important to them because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Enabling payment choice allows casino customers the ability to supplement cash with safe and secure digital payment options on the casino floor. This not only improves responsible gaming efforts by equipping customers with digital tools to help them monitor their gaming and set limits, but also provides operators, regulators, and law enforcement increased transparency into matters of anti-money laundering and monitoring of financial transactions.
“Advancing opportunities for digital payments has been one of our top priorities since my first day at the AGA. It aligns with gaming’s role as a modern, 21st century industry and bolsters our already rigorous regulatory and responsible gaming measures,” said Bill Miller, AGA president and CEO. “The COVID-19 pandemic made it all the more important to advance our efforts to provide customers with the payment choice they are more comfortable with and have increasingly come to expect in their daily lives.”
Early last year, the AGA convened a working group of members to evaluate the regulatory, processing, and consumer landscape related to expanding payment options on the casino floor. The Payments Modernization Policy Principles, the product of that collaborative effort, seek to educate state and tribal regulators who are considering expanding payment choice:
- Equip customers with more tools to wager responsibly.
- Give customers payment choice and convenience.
- Ensure state laws enable a flexible regulatory approach, capable of keeping pace with evolving forms of digital payments.
- Address heightened customer public health concerns.
- Provide customers confidence in digital payment security.
- Create a uniform regulatory environment for casino operators, suppliers, and regulators.
- Empower law enforcement to better identify offenders through digital payment analysis.
The principles reflect the AGA’s ongoing coordination with regulators, card networks, responsible gaming and problem gambling advocates, financial institutions, and other key players in the payments ecosystem.
Recent AGA research found that 59 percent of past-year casino visitors are less likely to use cash in their everyday lives because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This translates to customer preferences on the casino floor, as more than half (54%) indicate that they would be very likely to utilize a digital or contactless payment option when they gamble.
The AGA is supporting regulator, operator, and supplier efforts to introduce digital payments as part of a number of contactless measures to promote public health on the casino floor.
More information on the AGA’s payments modernization efforts and the full policy principles are available here.
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Alberta Gaming
Edmonton Elks, Play Alberta Connect on New Partnership

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Home field advantage has a new name, as the Edmonton Elks announced that Play Alberta Field at Commonwealth Stadium is now the home of the Elks.
The field naming rights are part of a broader multi-year agreement between Play Alberta and the EE, making Play Alberta the official sports betting partner of the Club.
âWe couldnât be more excited to expand our partnership with Play Alberta. This partnership is about more than just putting a name on the field â itâs about building something meaningful for our fans and our community. Play Alberta is an Alberta-based organization that shares our values and our commitment to giving back. Together, weâre creating new ways for fans to connect with our team and experience the game day atmosphere in a whole new way,â said Elks President and CEO Chris Morris.
The expanded relationship between the Elks and Play Alberta will allow the game day experience to continue to grow. Fans can look forward to unique activations and promotions around the stadium, including the chance to win game tickets and memorabilia.
âSince Play Albertaâs launch five years ago, our team has made it a priority to connect with the communities where our players live and work. We are very excited to join the Edmonton Elks on the field on game days during upcoming CFL seasons. Play Alberta Field at Commonwealth Stadium allows us to partner with the Elks and showcase two brands built for Albertans in a historic Edmonton location,â said Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Chief Executive Officer Kandice Machado.
The Elks open their 76th season on Saturday, June 7 in Vancouver when they take on the B.C. Lions. Edmontonâs home opener at Play Alberta Field at Commonwealth Stadium is slated for Thursday, June 19 against the Montreal Alouettes.
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BCLC
BCLC Celebrates its 40th Anniversary With New Scratch & Win that Lets Winners Give Back

BCLC has launched a Scratch & Win ticket that is a win-win for both the Top Prize winner and their registered B.C. charity of choice.
The Greater Good Giveaway ticket offers a Top Prize of $10,000 for the winner and $10,000 for their registered charity of choice, selected from a list of British Columbia charities on CanadaHelps.
Thomas DâCruz from Richmond is the first Top Prize winner for Greater Good Giveaway. DâCruz selected the B.C. Childrenâs Hospital Foundation to receive the $10,000 charity prize, sharing that he âwanted to help children.â The winning ticket was purchased at Walmart on Alderbridge Way in Richmond.
There are over 12,000 registered B.C. charities on CanadaHelps for Top Prize winners to select from that support a variety of different causes, including arts and culture, education, social services and more.
âAt BCLC, we believe that when we share the wins, we feel more connected to each other, our communities and our province,â says Natasha Questel, BCLC Chief Social Purpose Officer and Vice President of Marketing. âOur players have shared that they are interested in different types of prizing that go beyond a dollar amount, so as we celebrate our 40th anniversary weâre thrilled to launch the Greater Good Giveaway â a ticket that allows our players the chance to support causes that resonate deeply with them, and aligns strongly with our social purpose â to generate win-wins for the greater good.â
Greater Good Giveaway tickets are $2 each and are available for purchase at lottery retailers across the province. For full details on the Greater Good Giveaway ticket, including how to play, please visit our website.
In 2024, B.C. lottery players have redeemed more than $137 million in winnings from Scratch & Win.
Since 1985, BCLC has delivered more than $29 billion to the provincial government to support communities, provincial programs and services, charities and major events that have helped shape B.C.
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Adam Fonsica CoâFounder & COO at Random State
Random State obtains Ontario iGaming licence

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Random State (âRSâ), the Swedish studio behind nextâgeneration iLottery and multiplayer bingo content, has been granted a GamingâRelated Supplier â Manufacturer licence by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). The approval, effective 14 May 2025, authorises RS to offer its games and platform services to licensed operators across Ontario.
âSecuring the Ontario licence is a milestone our entire team has worked tirelessly toward,â said Adam Fonsica, CoâFounder & COO at Random State. âOntario not only validates the quality and integrity of our technology; it provides a launchpad for our broader NorthâAmerican expansion. We canât wait to introduce our eInstant titles and multiplayer bingo hub to Ontario players later this year, together with a soonâtoâbeâannounced operator.â
The licence clears the way for RS to roll out its full product portfolio in Ontario:
Interactive eInstants â instantâwin games that reâimagine traditional lottery mechanics with modern gameplay and rich visuals.
Multiplayer bingo â a complete suite of 90-, 75-, 80/60/40â and 30âball variants, featuring progressive jackpots, Pot Booster and realâtime chat hosting.
Turnâkey iGaming platform â advanced Player Account Management (PAM), certified RNG, gamification engine and a WYSIWYG gameâconfiguration tool that lets operators launch new games in minutes.
Random State expects its first Ontario goâlive in Q3Â 2025, delivering both eInstants and multiplayer bingo on day one.
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