AGCO authorizes change to RG training standards for lottery and gaming
The update went into effect this week.
Key Points
- The update has removed the registrar approval requirement for casinio and lottery worker RG training programs
- The AGCO hopes this change can create a more flexible approach to training
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has amended its responsible gambling (RG) training program rules for lottery and casino employees.
Under the new standard, the Canadian regulator no longer requires registrar approval for these RG training programs, effective immediately.
The regulator said in a statement, “This change applies to both the gaming and lottery standards and supports a more flexible, outcomes-based approach.
“This change reduces red tape, encourages innovation, and maintains Ontario’s high standards for player protection. This also aligns with AGCO’s outcomes-based regulatory approach and brings greater consistency across gaming sectors, including iGaming.”
However, the AGCO said training must still be mandatory, regularly updated and based on best practices.
In other regulatory news, the AGCO recently conducted a review into Mixi Australia Pty Ltd’s suitability and has found “no concerns with the proposed acquisition by Mixi of the shares in PointsBet Holdings Limited.”
The review followed a request for “mutual due diligence” to determine if the acquisition would be possible. Both Betr and Mixi had expressed interest in the acquisition, which led to the regulatory review.
The deal has already been approved by the Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission, which provided its authorization in March for Mixi to acquire PointsBet.
In addition to the AGCO’s findings, iGaming Ontario has sent PointsBet written confirmation “in relation to Mixi’s proposed acquisition of shares in PointsBet.”
PointsBet said conditions for a takeover bid have been satisfied, relating to Ontario approvals in paragraph 4.5 of Schedule 1 of the Bid Implementation Deed dated June 16, 2025.”
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