Published on: October 5, 2025, 10:59 AM.
Updated on: October 5, 2025, 11:01 AM.
In light of increased scrutiny surrounding anti-money laundering (AML) efforts within Canada’s gaming sector, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) aims to enhance its compliance strategies.
Details of the RFI
As highlighted by Gaming News Canada, the OLG has released a Request for Information (RFI) aimed at acquiring a partner to implement an AML framework across its physical casinos, lottery divisions, and online gaming services.
This RFI serves as an invitation for potential vendors to present solutions for AML compliance, risk management, and regulatory reporting across OLG’s various gaming operations. OLG is looking for AML solutions that meet the following objectives:
1. Provincial Player Identification
2. Integration of Patron Activities from Diverse Channels and Business Lines
3. Patron AML Risk Assessment
4. Monitoring of Transactions and Alert Generation
5. Alerts and Case Management System
6. Patron Profile Management System
7. Reporting for FINTRAC – Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada
8. Data Import/Export, Management Reporting, and Dashboard Features
9. User Account Administration
The deadline for submissions is October 17.
The Importance of AML Compliance
Recently, the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) was fined CAD $1.175 million for non-compliance with administrative regulations outlined in the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA). SIGA allegedly failed to adhere to regulations designed to combat money laundering and is currently appealing the verdict.
A similar situation occurred in late August when the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) also faced fines exceeding CAD $1 million for violations of anti-money laundering laws.
BCLC’s Appeal
BCLC has announced plans to contest a decision by FINTRAC, which imposed penalties for alleged breaches of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act.
As reported by Gaming News Canada, the discourse surrounding Canada’s anti-money laundering regulations has gained prominence in the gaming sector, particularly in Ontario, where the market approaches its fourth year under a regulated and private operational model.
OLG intends to upgrade its AML technology, according to a spokesperson from Gaming News Canada. Currently, there has been no implementation of an AML framework from iGaming Ontario to oversee the private sector.
AGCO Adjusts Lottery Ticket Stipulations
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has amended its mandatory lottery product purchasing policy. This policy, which took effect last Friday, prohibits the compulsory purchase of any lottery products for any reason.
This regulation applies to all types of charitable lottery tickets, including those used for fundraising activities such as raffle tickets and Break Open Tickets.