Canadian Alliance for Regulated Gaming launches to put Canadians first in a fast-changing market challenged by illegal gambling

New industry association will advance player health, consumer protection and evidence-based gaming policy

MONCTON, NB, Oct. 5, 2026 /CNW/ -- The Canadian Alliance for Regulated Gaming (CARG) today announced its official launch as a national not-for-profit industry association representing members of the legal and regulated gambling industry in Canada.

Formerly the Canadian Lottery Coalition (CLC), the organization has evolved into the Canadian Alliance for Regulated Gaming to reflect the rapid transformation of Canada's gaming landscape.

Founded by publicly owned lottery and gaming organizations that return all profits to their provinces to help fund critical public services, CARG provides a unified national forum for collaboration, research, public education and policy engagement on the issues shaping Canada's gambling sector.

As gambling markets evolve, CARG will work with governments, regulators, industry stakeholders and communities to advance public-interest policies that promote player health, strengthen consumer protection and support effective legislation, regulation and enforcement. Illegal online gambling operators, increased advertising, emerging products such as prediction markets, and evolving technologies are creating new challenges for policymakers and growing risks for consumers, requiring coordinated action across jurisdictions.

"The Alliance was created in recognition of the increasingly complex and national nature of many industry-related issues and the importance of ensuring there is a strong, unified voice representing legal and regulated gaming organizations," said Molly Cormier, Executive Director of the Canadian Alliance for Regulated Gaming.

"Canada's gambling landscape is changing at an unprecedented pace, while illegal and unregulated operators create growing risks for consumers and communities. Canadians must be at the centre of how we respond. By bringing together governments, regulators and industry leaders, we can help ensure the public interest continues to drive the future of gambling policy in Canada."

As membership expands, CARG will welcome additional voices from across the legal and regulated gaming ecosystem, fostering collaboration and informed dialogue while remaining grounded in the public interest.

The organization also launched its new website today, providing stakeholders, policymakers, media and the public with access to information about CARG's mandate, policy positions and ongoing work.

To learn more, visit www.carg-ajcr.ca.

About the Canadian Alliance for Regulated Gaming

The Canadian Alliance for Regulated Gaming (CARG) is a national not-for-profit industry association representing legal and regulated gaming organizations across Canada. Formerly the Canadian Lottery Coalition (CLC), CARG provides a forum for collaboration, policy development, public awareness and advocacy in support of responsible, legal and publicly accountable gaming in Canada. Through research, public education and policy engagement, the Alliance advances evidence-based solutions that promote player health, strengthen consumer protection and accountability, and support a gambling sector that serves the public interest.

Media Contact

Molly Cormier
Executive Director
Canadian Alliance for Regulated Gaming (formerly Canadian Lottery Coalition)
[email protected] 
506.431.6511
carg-ajcr.ca

SOURCE Canadian Alliance for Regulated Gaming