Postcode Lottery Meets Ontario's Charitable Gaming Champions
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On November 19, 2024, the Canadian Postcode Lottery Foundation and the Ontario Charitable Gaming Association will host a special online session about one of the biggest challenges for charities: finding and retaining volunteers.
Photo: Kim Geurtz (left) and Judith Lingeman, representing the Postcode Lottery Group, on stage at Ontario's Charitable Gaming Conference
In the Postcode Lottery, neighbors play and win together because their postal code forms part of their lottery number. This innovative approach not only fosters community spirit but also channels funds back into local communities through charities and good causes
The conference, hosted by the Ontario Charitable Gaming Association (OCGA) and Commercial Gaming Association Ontario (CGAO) was a vibrant gathering of commercial operators, charities, government partners, and gaming suppliers
The event was graced by the presence of two ministers on the first day. Attorney General Doug Downey and Minister Stan Cho both addressed the audience, highlighting the thriving charitable gaming sector in Ontario. One initiative alone is set to generate an impressive $100 million CAD for charities this year.
Executives from Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) emphasized the remarkable success of charitable gaming in the province.
Ontario’s Charitable Gaming Conference