Much More Than A Lottery: A Conversation With Atlantic Lottery CEO Patrick Daigle

By Acadia Broadcasting Corporation Feb 3, 2022 | 12:00 AM

When people think about the Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC) they usually focus on lottery tickets and big prizes, but its impact is much greater than that. It’s an important contributor to the economy through its role as an employer and the indirect jobs created in the region which support the lottery.

ALC has contributed $10-billion since its inception in the 1970s to provincial governments in support of public services like health and education. In the latest Huddle “Insights” podcast, Don Mills and David Campbell chat with ALC CEO Patrick Daigle about the economic impact of the region’s lottery corporation.

This podcast combines the experiences of an economist, David Campbell and a social scientist, Don Mills, to explore the challenges and opportunities facing Atlantic Canada, to promote data-driven decision making among policymakers and to encourage a wider dialogue and debate leading to greater prosperity for the region. Expect to hear interviews with the top influencers, business leaders and decision-makers across Atlantic Canada to inform, educate and expand the conversations on the key issues facing the region.

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