NASPL ’25 Annual Conference & Trade Show: Coming Next Week to Niagara Falls, Ontario

CONCORD, Ohio (September 2, 2025) – The countdown is on! The NASPL ’25 Annual Conference & Trade Show, hosted by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. (OLG), will take place next week at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre. This premier industry gathering runs September 8–11, 2025, and will bring together lottery professionals, regulators, vendors, and thought leaders from across North America and beyond to exchange ideas, showcase innovations, and shape the future of the lottery industry.

This year’s program has been carefully designed to explore the opportunities and challenges facing today’s lotteries, with a focus on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, strategies to attract and engage new audiences, and more. Attendees will benefit from a forward-looking agenda that highlights innovation, responsible growth, and the evolving relationship between lotteries and their players.

The conference will also feature keynote presentations from two highly anticipated speakers. On Wednesday, September 10, astronaut, business leader, and bestselling author Colonel Chris Hadfield will share his unique perspective on leadership and exploration, followed by a meet and greet. On Thursday, September 11, Keith Pelley, President and CEO of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, will deliver a keynote address offering insights from one of the most successful sports and entertainment organizations in the world.

In addition to keynote sessions, the agenda includes panel discussions, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities, as well as access to the bustling trade show floor where vendors and partners will showcase the latest products and services supporting the lottery industry. The full program, including times and session details, is available on the official NASPL event site.

NASPL, the National Association of State and Provincial Lotteries, represents 53 lottery organizations across North America and serves as a platform for sharing exclusive research and data, standards and best practices, and networking and learning opportunities. Their mission is to advocate for state and provincial lottery organizations on matters of general lottery policy and leverage collaboration, communication, education, and information for the betterment of the industry. 

OLG, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, is a crown agency that contributes to a better Ontario by delivering great entertainment experiences for their customers. OLG has been giving back to Ontario since 1975, generating approximately $62 billion for the people and the Province to support key government priorities like health care; the treatment and prevention of problem gambling; and support for amateur athletes. Each year profits from OLG's operations also support host communities, Ontario First Nations, lottery retailers and local charities across the province.

For more information on the conference, including the agenda, speaker details, and registration, please visit the official NASPL ’25 Annual Conference & Trade Show website.