Front Page Charities and supporters shocked as Gaming Commission shuts down online 50/50s November 27, 2020 1093 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Linkedin ReddIt Email Print The jackpot that started it all. Glencoe Agriculture Association handed over a cheque for over $185,000 after their online 50/50 lottery run by The Lottery Factory took off in September. Many local charities turned to the organization hoping to reap the same rewards. Thursday, dozens of draws were made prematurely after the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario ordered the company to stop running events without a license. This article is for digital subscribers Subscribe to view or log in below. Get access to The Independent online with one of our plans: Click here for a one-day pass Click here for digital subscription Click here for print and digital subscription Username or E-mail Password Remember Me Forgot Password