OLG launches ‘Proline+’ online platform for single-event betting on league sports Globalnews.ca
Proline+ is only available online for now, but the agency says it will bring single-event wagering, dynamic odds, more games and new sports to its retail Proline offering in 2022.
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By Tara Deschamps The Canadian Press Posted August 27, 2021 3:22 pmUpdated August 27, 2021 5:33 pm3 min read If you get Global News from Instagram or Facebook - that will be changing. Find out how you can still connect with us.
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1:29Hamilton woman the first $500K winner in OLG’s PlinkoWATCH ABOVE: Hamilton’s Florence Kalu appeared to be more than excited after dropping her only chip into the only $500,000 slot playing the Ontario lottery and gaming corporation’s (OLG) Plinko. It’s the first time the OLG’s version of the game – from the legendary CBS TV show The Price is Right – has produced a half-million-dollar winner – Feb 5, 2021Leave a commentShare this item on FacebookShare this item via WhatsAppShare this item on TwitterSend this page to someone via emailSee more sharing options
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Share this item on Facebook facebookShare this item on Twitter twitterSend this page to someone via email emailShare this item via WhatsApp whatsappShare this item on Pocket pocketShare this item via Telegram telegramShare this item on Reddit redditShare this item on BlueSky blueskyCopy article link Copy linkDescrease article font sizeIncrease article font sizeGamblers looking to bet on single sporting events have a new option as of Friday morning.
“We began accepting bets very early in the morning…and we’ve been really pleased with the volume that we’re already seeing on the platform, so it bodes very well for us,” said Duncan Hannay, OLG’s president and chief executive.
The first single-game bet rolled in at 5:03 a.m. and was a wager on that night’s baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Minnesota Twins.
That bet and OLG’s Proline+ launch was possible because of federal legislation that came into effect Friday, allowing Canadians to legally place bets on the outcome of single sporting events.
Story continues below advertisementThe lowest number of bets gamblers were able to place previously was three through a parlay system, but those who enjoy wagering long pushed for the chance to test their luck on single events.
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Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day.By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News’ Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.As legislation wound through the House of Commons and Senate earlier this year and received royal assent in June, the Canadian Football League lauded it as a way of moving sports wagering “out of the shadows and into the light of day where it belongs.”
Politicians also promoted it as a way to compete with large foreign sites like Bet365 and Bodog, which the Canadian Gaming Association has said brings in more than $4 billion from bettors in the country every year.
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While OLG was among the first Canadian organizations to roll out a single betting product, Hannay anticipates the market will be “highly competitive.”
But he thinks OLG will be able to keep up with rivals because of the breadth of its offering, its track record on security and its commitment to reinvesting 100 per cent of its proceeds into provincial priorities like health care.
“We know that matters materially after researching this with our customers and so…we think we have a competitive advantage,” he said.
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Story continues below advertisementWhile Proline+ is only available online for now, he thinks the agency will also gain an edge next year when it will bring single-event wagering, dynamic odds, more games and new sports to its retail Proline offering.
“That also gives us a competitive distribution point that others won’t have in the province,” he said.
But for now, he’s focused on growing awareness around Proline+, which accepts pre-match or live bets placed from anywhere in the province on any device by anyone 19 or older.
Proline+ has a cash out feature for select events that allows for a partial payout on a bet before the final result is known and deposits all winnings directly into bettor accounts.
The offering features chances to bet on North American and some international leagues, including English Premier League.
It is currently offering gambling opportunities for hockey, football, basketball, soccer and baseball, as well as tennis, boxing, golf and mixed martial arts.
Hannay wants to eventually expand the number of sports and events that people can bet on.
Story continues below advertisementHe said, “Stay tuned for more on that front, but this is really just the starting point for Proline+.”
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Who invented the game of roulette?
Who invented the game of roulette? The exact origins of roulette are a subject of much debate and speculation among historians and gambling enthusiasts. While there is no clear consensus on the game’s inventor, several theories exist regarding its creation. One of the most popular theories is that the game was invented by a French mathematician named Blaise Pascal in the 17th century. According to this theory, Pascal was attempting to develop a perpetual motion machine when he inadvertently created the roulette wheel.
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What is Proline+?
We’re Ontario’s original sportsbook. With a track record of over 30 years, you can count on safe and quick cashouts. HUGE SELECTION OF SPORTS AND MARKETS. From NFL & MLB to Cricket & Darts, there’s something for everyone on PROLINE.
What is the origin of the name Roulette?
What is the origin of the name Roulette? The origin of the name “roulette” is French and it means “little wheel”. The name is derived from the fact that the game is played on a small wheel that spins around, with players betting on where the ball will land. The word “roulette” was first used in its current context in the 18th century, although the game itself dates back much earlier.
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