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In: Lottery and Gaming - Wednesday, July 15, 2020
AGCO Charitable Gaming Update: Expanded Payment Options for Paper-Based Bingo Facilities
July 2020 – In line with our commitment to supporting the Charitable Gaming sector, the AGCO will now permit the acceptance of credit cards, as well as debit cards, for charitable gaming transactions at paper-based bingo facilities, on a temporary basis during the pandemic. This was an industry suggestion and is intended to provide some...
June 2020 – In response to requests from the charitable gaming sector, the AGCO has increased flexibility for Bingo Revenue Model licensees wanting to run a media bingo while facilities are closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Once approved, Hall Charity Associations together with bingo hall operators can proceed...
In: Lottery and Gaming - Monday, April 27, 2020
AGCO Update for Charitable Lotteries During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The AGCO remains committed to helping organizations that are licensed to conduct charitable lotteries in Ontario throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. The AGCO understands that charitable priorities and operational circumstances are changing due to the evolving health and safety situation.
Flexibility on Use of Lottery...In: Lottery and Gaming - Thursday, March 19, 2020
Options for Charitable Lotteries during the COVID-19 pandemic
This message is to help municipalities that license charitable lottery schemes in Ontario understand their options in light of the societal impact of COVID-19. These are truly exceptional times that are affecting all aspects of our lives. We wish to offer as much guidance and support as we can to all those who rely on the AGCO’s services...
In: Lottery and Gaming - Thursday, March 19, 2020
AGCO Update - Options for Charitable Lotteries during the COVID-19 pandemic
This message is to help charitable organizations that are licensed to operate charitable lottery schemes in Ontario understand their options in light of the societal impact of COVID-19. These are truly exceptional times that are affecting all aspects of our lives. We wish to offer as much guidance and support as we can to all those who rely on...