The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), a Crown corporation owned by the Government of Ontario, has announced its first-ever official partnership with the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC).
This historic collaboration has designated OLG as the official Ontario lottery partner of Team Canada for the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024 and the Paralympic Games.
Commenting on the partnership, Stan Cho, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, said, “Ontario is ready to cheer on Team Canada athletes as they compete in Paris. This new partnership is a terrific way to kick off the excitement while showcasing one of the many ways OLG’s support makes a difference to people and communities across the province.”
Jacqueline Ryan, Chief Brand and Commercial Officer of the Canadian Olympic Committee and CEO of the Canadian Olympic Foundation, added, “We are thrilled to welcome OLG to Team Canada. Ontario has such a rich sporting history and OLG has long been a supporter of sport and amateur athletes. We know this support has made a profound impact on athletes across the province, whether they’re engaged in sport at the grassroots level or pursuing their Olympic dreams.”
Karen O’Neill, CEO of the Canadian Paralympic Committee, said, “We are so pleased to be entering a new partnership with OLG and welcoming them into the Canadian Paralympic community. We know support for sport and athletes has been important to OLG for many years, and we are excited to work with them to continue to champion Ontario’s Para athletes and inclusive sport across Ontario.”
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is a provincial crown agency dedicated to delivering exceptional entertainment experiences for its customers while acting responsibly. OLG manages and conducts land-based gaming facilities, province-wide lottery games, internet gaming, bingo, and other electronic gaming products at Charitable Gaming Centres.
The Paris Olympic Games are scheduled to begin on July 26, 2024. Air Canada, Canada’s leading airline, was recently announced as the official airline for Team Canada by the COC and CPC.
