License Name
Atlantic Lottery Corporation Licence
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Issuing Country/Region
Atlantic Canada (New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador)
Regulatory Body
Atlantic Lottery Corporation (owned by the four Atlantic provincial governments)
Types of Regulated Games
Lottery, sports betting, online bingo, breakopen tickets, video lottery, draw games
Market Coverage
Regional (Atlantic Canada)
Regulator's Reputation
Excellent
Legal Entity Requirements
Government-owned corporation; not available to private operators
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Requirements
Compliant with Canadian federal AML laws and FINTRAC oversight, including updated identity verification and regular monitoring
Data Protection Requirements
Adherence to Canadian data protection laws; player data must be protected and regularly re-verified
Reporting Requirements
Annual public reporting against measurable benchmarks to shareholder governments and the public
Audit Requirements
Subject to regular audits and public reporting by auditors general of the four shareholder provinces
Software Certification Requirements
Use of certified lottery gaming and iLottery systems
RNG Certification
Yes, certified random number generator for electronic gaming devices
Payment System Requirements
Regulated and certified payment systems
Server Location Requirements
Not specified
Domain Name Requirements
Use of official alc.ca site for online activities
Language Support Requirements
English and French support for the platform
Currency Support Requirements
Canadian dollar
Legal Compliance Costs
Not specified
Background Checks
Identity verification and additional documentation required for AML compliance
License Scope Restrictions
Only Atlantic Lottery legally permitted to offer online gambling and sports betting in Atlantic Canada
Jurisdictional Tax Compliance
100% of profits stay in region and support local services
Marketing Restrictions
No private advertising; all marketing must comply with Canadian and provincial gaming laws
Responsible Gaming Measures
Corporation holds leading international responsible gambling certification and implements responsible gambling programs over a decade
Self-Exclusion System
Available for players who wish to restrict access to gambling products
Age Verification Procedures
Provincial ID or Passport required for account verification and legal age checks
KYC Procedures
Detailed customer identity verification and ongoing data re-verification
Player Funds Protection
Player funds managed by a fully government-owned corporation
Bonus and Promotion Regulations
All promotions regulated and subject to responsible gaming rules
Permitted Games List
All lottery and gaming products authorized by the four shareholder governments
RTP Requirements
Minimum RTP of 80% for electronic gaming devices
Security Standards
Security and compliance teams regularly conduct advanced penetration testing, cybersecurity reviews, and infrastructure audits
Encryption Requirements
Regulatory and industry-standard SSL/TLS encryption for data protection
Monitoring Systems
Ongoing operation monitoring and internal risk management
Technical Support Availability
Yes, for all gaming products
License Duration
Ongoing, as a government partnership
Official Address
922 Main Street, Moncton, NB, E1C 8S8, Canada
Work Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm (Atlantic Time) [as per general business hours, not directly verified]
Facebook URL
https://www.facebook.com/AtlanticLottery
Twitter/X URL
https://twitter.com/AL_Lottery
YouTube URL
https://www.youtube.com/user/AtlanticLottery
Departments
Finance, Security & Compliance, Operations, IT, Risk Management
FAQ Question 1
What is Atlantic Lottery Corporation Licence?
FAQ Answer 1
It is the sole legal gambling license granted to the Atlantic Lottery Corporation, allowing it to regulate and operate lottery, sports betting, and online gaming in Atlantic Canada.
FAQ Question 2
Which jurisdiction issues Atlantic Lottery Corporation Licence?
FAQ Answer 2
The license is jointly issued and regulated by the four provincial governments of Atlantic Canada via the Atlantic Lottery Corporation.
FAQ Question 3
What is the cost of obtaining Atlantic Lottery Corporation Licence?
FAQ Answer 3
Information not found in publicly available sources.
FAQ Question 4
What are the main requirements for Atlantic Lottery Corporation Licence?
FAQ Answer 4
Major requirements include government ownership, compliance with federal AML/KYC laws, responsible gaming certifications, annual public reporting to shareholder provinces, and adherence to Canadian data protection and player security standards.