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Blockchain
August 13, 2024
B.C. Crypto Trading Firm Accused of Defrauding Customers of $13M
The B.C. Securities Commission, the independent provincial government agency that oversees investment markets that benefit the public, released details regarding a probe into a B.C.-based crypto trading platform. The B.C. Securities Commission (BCSC) panel alleged that ezBtc, a platform incorporated by then-B.C. resident, David Smillie, was responsible for diverting approximately CA$13 million of customer assets […]
Casino
May 3, 2024
Elements Casino Chilliwack Donates $680K to KRLA
Elements Casino Chilliwack, a casino property in British Columbia, Canada, has unveiled a donation of almost a million Canadian dollars to The Knight Road Legacy Association (KRLA). The funding, according to the casino’s official announcement, will fuel dozens of local charities, in line with the gaming property’s goal to make a positive change. As announced […]
Industry
December 7, 2023
British Columbia Allocates $1M to Boost Research into Gambling Harm
The provincial government will work with the BC Lottery Corporation to spend another $1 million on driving research into the issue that has been long and passionately debated with opponents of gambling on the one hand arguing that too much harm comes out of the sector, and lobby groups on the other saying that more […]
Industry
June 23, 2023
British Columbia Strengthens Self-Exclusion Measures
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), the entity managing the province’s commercial gambling sector, reinforced its commitment to safe gambling by strengthening existing self-exclusion programs. The new update will require all British Columbia casinos to ask patrons for government-issued photo IDs before entry, guaranteeing they are not present on Game Break’s self-exclusion list. Patrons Must […]
Casino
May 17, 2023
British Columbia Introduces New Self-Exclusion Checks in Land-Based Casinos
Initiated by the BC Lottery Corporation, this is a significant step up in the efforts to ensure that consumers are protected. Moving forward, the only way to enter casinos in the province would be by providing a government-issued identification. This way, the onus would be on land-based properties to ensure that people who enter are […]
Lottery
March 29, 2023
British Columbia Lottery Corporation Becomes the Latest ULIS Member
The Canadian Crown corporation offering different gambling options and managing commercial gambling on behalf of the Province of British Columbia, the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), became the latest organization to join the United Lotteries for Integrity in Sports (ULIS). ULIS is an organization that has a strategic goal to help lotteries protect the integrity […]
Lottery
January 19, 2023
BCLC Appointed Mark Goldberg as CIO and VP of Business Tech
British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), the corporation conducting gambling on behalf of the province of British Columbia, announced it has appointed Mark Goldberg as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Vice President of Business Technology. Support Operations, Grow Tech The appointment of Goldberg as CIO and VP of Business Technology effective January 23, 2023, […]
Lottery
January 10, 2023
Everi Holdings to Provide Its AML Solution to the BCLC
Provider of casino gaming products and player loyalty solutions Everi Holdings announced it has signed a new agreement with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) to extend their partnership into anti-money laundering (AML). ‘Adapting to Customer Needs’ Under the new arrangement, Everi Holdings will provide the BCLC with its Everi Compliance AML solution to support […]
Industry
June 16, 2022
BC: Report Uncovers Multi-Billion Dollar Money Laundering Scheme
A new report released Wednesday reveals details regarding a massive money-laundering scheme for billions of dollars in British Columbia (BC). White Paper Flags BC Casinos Laundered Billions The report was released by Former BC Supreme Court Justice Austin Cullen and comes after testimony from nearly 200 witnesses and more than 130 days of hearings. The […]
Industry
December 30, 2021
British Columbia Sees Record Ticket Sales, Winnings Paid out in 2021
While 2021 didn’t give us much to be cheerful about, the lottery winnings in British Columbia, Canada, managed to set a record in total winnings paid out to players. The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) reported that it paid out over $891 million in total prizes, which includes $23 million paid specifically to players from […]
