Loto-Québec is the provincial Crown corporation responsible for gambling in Quebec. It operates physical casinos, lottery products, and the official online platform Espacejeux, making it the legally sanctioned online option for Quebec residents.
As a government body, Loto-Québec returns its profits to provincial coffers and funds responsible gambling programmes. Its online site offers casino games, poker, and sports betting in both French and English. Like other provincial monopolies, it operates as a single official provider rather than opening the market to competing private brands the way Ontario has.
Example usage
- A Quebec player using Espacejeux, the Loto-Québec online site
Related terms
- PlayNow, The official online gambling platform operated by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation, also serving Manitoba.
- Regulated Market, A gambling market overseen by a licensing authority that sets rules on fairness, payouts, and player protection.
- Responsible Gambling, An approach and set of tools that help players keep gambling safe, affordable, and within personal limits.