VLTs in Quebec

In Quebec, video lottery terminals (ALV) are run by Loto-Québec in places authorised by the RACJ, the Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux1. They are placed in bars3.

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QC Quebec — tap another province
OperatorLoto-Québec1
RegulatorRACJ, which decides where VLTs may operate2
WhereBars3
Minimum age184
Max bet (2016 plan)$2.50 — may have changed5
Prize cap (2016 plan)$1,000 — may have changed6
Hours (2016 plan)8 a.m. to 3 a.m., set by the central system7

Rules in the bar

Licence holders must not let anyone play more than one VLT at a time and must refuse any credit8. Loto-Québec's code also bans loans and cash advances for VLT play9.

Retailers must check the age of customers who look under 2510, and must not say a terminal is "about to pay out": each round is random11.

Network today

Loto-Québec says it keeps concentrating VLTs in fewer, better-quality locations12.

In its 2016 plan, screens showed a clock at all times and players set the session length at the start13.

Help

Sources

  1. societe.lotoquebec.com — checked 2026-10-24
  2. societe.lotoquebec.com — checked 2026-10-24
  3. societe.lotoquebec.com — checked 2026-10-24
  4. racj.gouv.qc.ca — checked 2026-10-24
  5. societe.lotoquebec.com — checked 2026-10-24
  6. societe.lotoquebec.com — checked 2026-10-24
  7. societe.lotoquebec.com — checked 2026-10-24
  8. racj.gouv.qc.ca — checked 2026-10-24
  9. societe.lotoquebec.com — checked 2026-10-24
  10. societe.lotoquebec.com — checked 2026-10-24
  11. societe.lotoquebec.com — checked 2026-10-24
  12. societe.lotoquebec.com — checked 2026-10-24
  13. societe.lotoquebec.com — checked 2026-10-24
  14. societe.lotoquebec.com — checked 2026-10-24
  15. societe.lotoquebec.com — checked 2026-10-24