The launch of the sportsbook is the newest in a flurry of product launches for OLG and its overhaul of its digital offering. It also marks a first in Canada for single event sports wagering, further highlighting OLG’s drive to improve its digital experience for players. Powered by the Bede Platform, OLG was able to easily integrate its sports product and bring this pioneering offering to Ontarians.
The following article is a shortened version of the news release issued by OLG on Wednesday 1 September 2021. You can view the full article here.
OLG’S NEW PROLINE+ ONLINE SPORTSBOOK HITS
$1 MILLION IN WAGERS IN LESS THAN A WEEK
Single event bets dominate the first days of wagering action on Ontario’s only legal online sportsbook
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is pleased to announce that in less than a full week of operation it has already processed over $1 million in bets on the new PROLINE+ online sportsbook. The only legal online sportsbook in Ontario launched last Friday and Ontario bettors have been eagerly checking things out since. Early results show bettors are excited to have a trusted option to place a bet on a single event, as approximately 74 per cent of wagers accepted through Tuesday evening were singles.
Bets on baseball, football and soccer have accounted for almost 82 per cent of the wagering since launch. PROLINE+ has also seen plenty of live betting action as well – nearly 37 per cent of bets placed have occurred while the games were in-progress.
“Ontario bettors had been waiting for a best-in-class option to place bets and that’s exactly what OLG has delivered with PROLINE+,” said Dave Pridmore, OLG Chief Digital and Strategy Officer.
