A new range of electronic and paper-based bingo games are planned to be launched across Canada, according to an announcement by The Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) Corporation.
Ontario Charitable Gaming Association (OCGA) and the Commercial Gaming Association Ontario (CGAO) will be collaberating with The Crown corporation to provide a 'new breed of charitable games to complement existing paper bingo games'.
John Wisternoff, Charitable Gaming and iGaming Vice-President for OLG said "We are proud to be helping charities in their efforts to stabilise and grow their fundraising, This spells a win for Ontario. More support for charities, communities and commercial operators across the province, This move will see an expansion in the number of gaming centres across Ontario offering an array of new electronic bingo games. the changes will allow venues to become more competitive by appealing to a broader demographic and providing a 'different gaming entertainment experience' from that currently on offer at traditional casinos and racetracks.
Lynn Cassidy, Executive Director for the OCGA said, "The intent of this revitalisation initiative is to preserve and enhance the funding for charities across Ontario for years to come. The OCGA, in collaboration with OLG and the CGAO will work toward a secure funding model for charities across Ontario. Six pilot sites operate across Ontario and have generated $30 million for local charities since 2025. The charitable gaming sector is in support of this initiative because of what it will mean for commercial operators of bingo centres in seeking to broaden the appeal of this new exciting charitable bingo and gaming experience within the communities they operate," said Peter McMahon, Chief Executive Officer for the CGAO. The centres will offer bingo games with a twist, electronic games that are exciting and engaging and will attract new players."
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