Ontario boosts inclusivity with launch of first accessibility-focused online casino game
Operator and Ontario crown corporation, The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, has launched the first online slot game designed to be accessible to players with disabilities.
The game, Red Panda Tails of Wealth, has accessible features, including compatibility with other assistive technologies such as keyboard navigation and screen readers. It also features high-contrast colours that enhance visibility, and an accessible heads-up display.
Speaking about the launch of the game, Dave Pridmore, the Chief Gaming Officer at the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, said that it was part of the corporation’s attempt to drive change in the industry and make it more accessible.
Pridmore said, “We are excited to launch Red Panda Tails of Wealth on olg.ca, which is the result of a focused effort to put accessibility at the forefront of game design. The game is a proof of concept that shows how removing barriers to play can move us towards a more inclusive future in the gaming industry.”
Statistics published by the Ontario Human Rights Commission have shown that 15.4% of Ontarians have reported some form of disability.
To produce the game, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation collaborated with Fable, a Toronto-based disability advocacy company, and gaming studios Pixiu Gaming and Light & Wonder Spark.
In recent news, Ontario’s igaming market experienced its second-best month in April since launching in 2022. According to figures posted by Ontario iGaming, non-adjusted gross gaming revenue reached CA$313.3 million (US$229 million)1 CAD = 0.7294 USD
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