Quebec

Quebec is one of Canada's most formed gambling jurisdictions. The supervision is carried out by RACJ (Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux), and the operating ecosystem is led by the crown corporation Loto-Québec, created in 1969. Under her umbrella are lotteries, four large casinos, gaming salons (salons de jeux), a VLT network in bars, as well as the official online portal lotoquebec. com/Espacejeux with casino, poker and sports betting.

Who regulates

The RACJ sets and enforces regulations in alcohol, horse racing, combat sports and gambling, ensuring "the safety, tranquility and interests of the public." In practical terms, it is through RACJ permits, including for bars with VLT, that a significant part of the market is built.

Operator-crown: Loto-Québec

Loto-Québec is the province's crown corporation (founded 1969), managing Quebec's lotteries and gambling assets; key subsidiaries are Société des casinos du Québec (casinos) and Société des loteries vidéo du Québec (video lottery). The history of the corporation records the development of the VLT network and the launch of casinos since the early 1990s.

Casinos and gaming parlors

Four venues operate under the "Casinos du Québec" brand: Casino de Montréal, Casino du Lac-Leamy (Gatineau), Casino de Charlevoix (La Malbaie) and Casino de Mont-Tremblant, as well as Salon de jeux de Québec and Salon de jeux de Trois-Rivières. Casino de Montréal is the largest in Canada, opened on October 9, 1993 in the Expo-67 pavilions on Notre Dame Island.

VLT in bars

The video lottery terminals (VLT) network is deployed in bars, brasseries and individual halls; their placement and admission are strictly regulated, and the RACJ issues permits. Loto-Québec maintains specialized resources and describes game limits/mechanics and self-control tools for VLT.

Quebec Online Marketplace

The official entry point is the lotoquebec portal. com/Espacejeux: online casinos, poker, bingo, etc. The site is publicly marketed as "Loto-Québec's official online gaming site"; it has terms of use, a responsible play policy and restriction tools.

Sports betting: Mise-o-jeu/Mise-o-jeu +

Sports betting is represented by the Mise-o-jeu product (including the online version of Mise-o-jeu + with live betting, cashout, etc.). You can place bets online on Espacejeux and through retail partners.

Age and access

Casinos and casino restaurants allow guests from the age of 18; visitors looking younger than 25 are asked for identification. The same age rule applies to Loto-Québec online games.

Responsible play

Loto-Québec emphasizes the priority of responsible play and annually finances prevention and assistance programs through the Quebec Ministry of Health; limits, self-exclusion and educational materials are available on the online portal.

Quebec Product Short Guide

Lotteries: Loto-Québec's portfolio of circulation and instant games.

Casinos: four Loto-Québec venues + two gaming parlors; Montreal is the largest, opened in 1993.

VLT: Bar/lounge network, permits via RACJ, operational role - Loto-Québec.

Online games: official lotoquebec website. com / Espacejeux (casino, poker, bingo и др.).

Sports betting: Mise-o-jeu/Mise-o-jeu + (online and retail).

Age: 18 + (ground and online games).

Timeline of milestones

1969 - Loto-Québec is established.

1993 - Opening of Casino de Montréal (Expo-67 pavilions).

1994-1995 - VLT network development; the opening of Casino de Charlevoix; consolidation of casino assets.

2010 - launch of Espacejeux (official online site; start of the game from December 1, 2010).

Quebec adheres to an integrated provincial model: RACJ sets the regulatory framework, Loto-Québec "leads and manages" products in the ground and online segments. The market relies on a wide range of channels (lotteries, 4 casinos, gaming salons, VLT, official online portal and sports betting), strict age and advertising frameworks and system practices for responsible gaming. For the reader, this means: to play legally and with protection, choose Loto-Québec/Espacejeux products and check the current rules on the RACJ and Loto-Québec websites.