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iGaming regulations in Ontario vs. other Canadian provinces

Last Updated March 4, 2024 2:09 pm. The landscape of online gaming is constantly changing, and in Canada, each province has its own regulations when it comes to online casino play. In this article, we explore the differences between online casino regulations, specifically comparing Ontario's iGaming market to those of other provinces throughout…
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iGaming regulations in Ontario vs. other Canadian provinces
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From coast to coast: Online gambling laws across Canadian provinces

Unlike many countries where a singular national framework governs gambling, in Canada, the responsibility rests with each province. Canada's way of managing online gambling varies significantly between provinces. For example, Quebec has tried to control internet gambling by blocking sites without a license. This is very different from Ontario,…
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Kootenay Rotaries feel the pinch after gaming branch scuttles online Bingo

Community groups across the province will be impacted by decision to cancel online Rotary Bingo The provincial government's Gaming Policy Enforcement Branch (GPEB) has effectively shut down the Rotary Community Online Bingo. As of Aug. 25, the GPEB policy on Charitable Licensing reverted back to its pre-COVID rules and will no longer issue bingo…
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Kootenay Rotaries feel the pinch after gaming branch scuttles online Bingo
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Evolution launches online live craps in Michigan

The game will be available through BetMGM, BetRivers, PointsBet and PokerStars Casino. US.- Evolution has launched its live craps online casino game in Michigan, following approval from the Michigan Gaming Control Board. It is now available through BetMGM, BetRivers, PointsBet and PokerStars Casino. Michigan is the third US state where the live…
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Evolution launches online live craps in Michigan
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From Disneyland to Scotland: BC lottery winners share their vacation plans

BC lottery winners in 2023 had big plans on how they wanted to enjoy their jackpots, and at the top of the list were vacation getaways. The lucky lotto players are getting ready to visit family around the world or embark on dream bucket-list trips with their winnings. Mexico, Croatia and Africa are just a few of the destinations. Here's where these…
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From Disneyland to Scotland: BC lottery winners share their vacation plans
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BCLC shows the downside of gambling offshore

This time last year, BCLC launched an advertising campaign for its PlayNow.com gambling site. An earnest 30-second anchor spot showed a parade of British Columbians extolling the virtue of betting with "the only legal gambling site in B.C.," namely that all profits go back to the province. But now, BCLC and its agency One Twenty Three West are…
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BCLC shows the downside of gambling offshore
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BCLC Predicts Surge in Lotto 6/49 Ticket Sales

British Columbia Lottery Corporation is expected to have higher lottery activity as the jackpot for Lotto 6/49 reached a whopping CA$68 million. The provider of lottery products said that it projects 20% higher ticket sales in the game for the record draw on September 27, 2023, in comparison to other mega-sized jackpots over the recent couple of…
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BCLC Predicts Surge in Lotto 6/49 Ticket Sales
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Once shunned by casino operators, responsible gaming campaign turns 25

At a time when problem gambling matters were rarely mentioned in gaming company boardrooms, Harrah's Entertainment decided the issue needed to be raised on casino floors. But it wasn't just rival corporate executives that looked askance at the idea of employees learning how to spot signs that a customer might have a gambling problem. "Our own…
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Light & Wonder secures exclusive rights to BCLC’s Ruyi Baccarat

Light & Wonder has secured the exclusive intellectual property rights to launch the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC)'s Ruyi Baccarat game in casinos throughout North America. BCLC first launched Ruyi Baccarat in early 2020 and the game is now live in 14 casinos across British Columbia. It is played in the same way as traditional…
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Why Is Online Lotto Popular In Canada? (Guide for Players)

With the impressively huge number of both land-based and online facilities offering a variety of lotto games in Canada, one could easily assume this game is one of the most-played in this region. The truth is that so many variants are offered, not just the local ones, but some worldwide famous games like U.S. Powerball, Euro Millions, and…
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BCLC to Supply its Ruyi Baccarat to North America Casinos

British Columbia Lottery Corporation has recently agreed to make its intellectual property Ruyi Baccarat™ available to land-based casinos across North America. The game will be supplied by the global gaming leader Light & Wonder which will deliver the commission-free title to its partners throughout the continent making it accessible to new…
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BCLC to Supply its Ruyi Baccarat to North America Casinos
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GI Games Round-up: NetEnt, Galaxsys, Pariplay and more

This week's games and platform integrations round-up from Gaming Intelligence features the likes of NetEnt, Play'n GO, Pragmatic Play, Galaxsys, Pariplay, Big Time Gaming, Evoplay, BetConstruct, Yggdrasil, PopOK Gaming, Evolution, Light & Wonder and Playtech. Evolution-owned NetEnt has launched Wild Turkey Megaways, the sequel to one of its most…
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Evolution Integrates Live Dealer Titles into BCLC’s Offerings

British Columbia Lottery Corporation is looking to further enhance its offerings on its digital gaming platform PlayNow in collaboration with Evolution. The latter is a leading supplier of iGaming products to the industry and a long-term partner to the Crown agency. Via the new agreement, the company delivered new high-limit live casino games to…
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Evolution Launches VIP Games for High Rollers at BCLC

Image Source: Shutterstock.com Evolution, a leading provider of live casino games, has announced the launch of two new high-limit live casino tables in partnership with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) in Canada. Streaming live from Evolution's Vancouver studio, these VIP games offer an opulent and immersive gaming experience. With…
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Evolution Launches VIP Games for High Rollers at BCLC
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Evolution adds new high-limit live dealer tables in Canada

Gaming News 14 July 2023 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Evolution today announced that it has furthered its partnership with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) with the launch of two new high-limit live casino tables for online players in British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.The two new tables - VIP Blackjack and VIP Baccarat -?are now…
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Evolution launches new games for British Columbia Lottery Corporation

Evolution has released two new high-limit live casino table games through its partnership with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) for players in British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The new games, VIP Blackjack and VIP Baccarat, will both stream from the Evolution Vancouver studio. The 16000 square-feet studio was launched in…
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Evolution launches new games for British Columbia Lottery Corporation
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Top Canadian Provinces For Online Gambling 2023

The rising popularity and ease of online gambling networks have played a role in the immense expansion of online gambling in Canada in the past few years. Canadians can chill and enjoy themselves in their houses while participating in casino tournaments, sports wagering, and other gambling hobbies. Anyone wishing to research reliable gambling…
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Top Canadian Provinces For Online Gambling 2023
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A Look at Canada's Vibrant Gambling Landscape

The Canadian landscape of gambling and online casinos is as diverse as the country itself. Each province has its unique regulations, gaming preferences, and styles. This article delves into the intricacies of gambling and online casinos across different Canadian provinces, offering a thorough understanding of this fascinating industry. Whilst the…
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Exploring the Latest Innovations in Online Gambling Technology in Canada

As the online gambling industry in Canada keeps blooming rapidly, so is the necessity for state-of-the-art technology that offers players an interesting and secure gambling experience. In this write-up, we will look into the popular types of online gambling technology available in Canada, such as those powering Apple Pay Casino Canada, as well as…
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What you need to know about gambling regulations in Quebec

Quebec happens to be home to a constantly changing gambling landscape.While the province has a rich history of gaming, dating back to the early days of horse racing, new technologies, and changing attitudes have led to a number of updates to the regulations in recent years. The gaming industry in Quebec is a major economic contributor, with a…
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What you need to know about gambling regulations in Quebec
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Evolution Introduces its Mega Ball in B.C.

British Columbia Lottery Corporation continues to enhance its online gaming offerings for bettors. Most recently, Evolution announced that it has inked an agreement with the Crown agency to debut its Mega Ball on BCLC's PlayNow online platform. Now, the province will become the first client of the provider in North America to integrate the title…
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Evolution Introduces its Mega Ball in B.C.
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Canadian Gambling Laws: A Guide On Safe Playing

Gambling has become a multi-billion industry in the world, with many people using it as a form of entertainment. It refers to the act of betting or wagering on games, sports, or the outcome of an event with the intent of winning money or any other valuable assets. There are many types of gambling including casino gambling, sports betting, lottery,…
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SaskGaming Celebrates The Launch Of The Playnow.com Online Gaming Platform

The province's first legal, regulated online gaming platform is now live! PlayNow.com launched this morning, ushering in a new era of safe, secure online casino gaming, sports betting and entertainment in Saskatchewan. The site is managed by SaskGaming, operated by the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA), regulated by the Saskatchewan…
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Mackenzie woman claims nearly $365,000 after hitting online jackpot

Shannon Stuart is on cloud nine these days. That's because the Mackenzie woman won nearly $365000 after playing the holiday-themed Winning Tree casino game on BCLC's PlayNow.com website. "I kept asking the BCLC employee if this was real. They had to repeat the amount three or four times," Stuart said. "My husband didn't believe it, either. He made…
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Mackenzie woman claims nearly $365,000 after hitting online jackpot
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Online Casino: Slots, Blackjack, Roulette

Early in 2004, PlayNow.com was established by its parent business, the BCLC website, to provide players with a wide selection of online casino games. The British Columbia Lottery Corporation, or BCLC, donates the money it makes from its online casino to British Columbian communities. It is no surprise that the website takes advantage of this as a…
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Learn about Expansions & more

According to updates from online casino news Canada, the gaming industry in this area is on the cusp of a monumental shift, with online casinos raging a storm and burgeoning partnerships being forged between various companies. From the British Columbia Lottery Corporation's 11th annual New Horizons in Responsible Gambling conference to the…
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New live gaming feature added to PlayNow.com

Players can play and interact with live dealers on new feature on Saskatchewan's gaming platform. SASKATOON - The PlayNow.com platform has added a new live gaming feature to enhance the playing experience for its users. The new feature launched this week on the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority's platform, offering live table games complete with…
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OpenBet extends British Columbia Lottery partnership

Gaming News 12 January 2023 (PRESS RELEASE) -- OpenBet, a global leader in betting entertainment, strengthened its long-term partnership with British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) after the Lottery Operator delivered its PlayNow.com brand to the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA).PlayNow.com is now live in Saskatchewan with OpenBet's…
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Everi to Provide British Columbia Lottery Corporation with Anti-Money Laundering Technology

Everi Holdings, a premier provider of land-based and digital casino gaming content and products, financial technology and player loyalty solutions, announced it was selected by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) to provide its Everi Compliance Anti-Money Laundering (AML) solution in support of BCLC's gaming and online operations. With…
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Everi to Provide British Columbia Lottery Corporation with Anti-Money Laundering Technology
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Everi to help British Columbia Lottery tackle money laundering

Everi Holdings has been awarded a contract to provide its advanced Compliance Anti-Money Laundering software and technology to assist the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) in providing the safest and most fulfilling form of entertainment to its patrons. The new contract was revealed in a recent press release and demonstrates Everi's…
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Everi to help British Columbia Lottery tackle money laundering
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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). Under the new arrangement, Everi Holdings will provide the BCLC with its Everi Compliance AML solution to support…
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Everi Holdings to Provide Its AML Solution to the BCLC
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Surrey, B.C., woman wins $1.1M jackpot on slot machine

When Shelley Araki decided to play her last few spins on a slot machine one Saturday night, she didn't expect to leave the casino a millionaire. But that's exactly what happened, in what she calls "a dream come true." Araki was getting ready to end her night at Elements Casino in Surrey on Aug. 20, when the winning spin happened on a Powerbucks…
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B.C. Players Cash Out CA$802M in Lottery Prizes Last Year

The British Columbia Lottery Corporation has sent out another successful year in terms of lottery winnings in the Province of B.C. In its annual report, the Crown agency reveals that in 2022, local lottery players have cashed out over CA$802 million in prizes. Resulting in more than 100 million winning tickets sold at provincial retailers or online…
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B.C. Players Cash Out CA$802M in Lottery Prizes Last Year
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Sask. online gambling site launches

Legally regulated sports betting is now live in Saskatchewan. The province launched PlayNow on Thursday, the first legal online gaming platform in Saskatchewan since the federal government legalized single-game sports betting in Aug. 2021. "I think it's also important to point out that this was all made possible by a historic agreement that we…
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Saskatchewan’s first legal online gaming platform is now live

Saskatchewan's first legal, regulated online gaming platform is now live. The gaming site called PlayNow.com launched Thursday morning and is managed by SaskGaming, operated by the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA), regulated by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority and uses the British Columbia Lottery Corporation's (BCLC)…
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Coquitlam man wins $259K jackpot from online slots game

Trevor Peacock is dreaming of a warm Christmas after his six-figure online slots victory. What would you do if you won a major lottery prize a month before the holidays? For Trevor Peacock, it may be spending Christmas Day with the family in a warmer climate and singing Mele Kalikimaka. The Coquitlam resident recently won a $259000 jackpot while…
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Coquitlam man wins $259K jackpot from online slots game
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Legal online gambling launches in Saskatchewan

The market's launch was marked with the roll out of PlayNow.com as part of a partnership between the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA), the Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation (SaskGaming) and the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC). Under the arrangement, which was announced in June and confirmed last month, the BCLC will deliver the…
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SaskGaming launches the Playnow.com online gaming platform

Gaming News 11 November 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Saskatchewan's first legal, regulated online gaming platform is now live! PlayNow.com launched last week, ushering in a new era of safe, secure online casino gaming, sports betting and entertainment in the Bridge City."Last year, Saskatchewan announced a historic partnership to establish the…
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New $100-million Cascades Casino Delta to open in late September

Cascades Casino Delta, a major new casino destination near the south end of the George Massey Tunnel in Delta, will officially open on September 29, 2022. After more than three years of construction, the $99 million casino will open at 6005 BC-17A - next to the interchange of Highway 99 with Highway 17A - on the 11-acre site of the former Delta…
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SaskGaming and FSIN collaborate for first legal online gaming site

Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority's (SIGA) Canadian-based branch SaskGaming launched its first legal online gaming platform on November 3rd, 2022 via partnership with the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN). The platform is titled, PlayNow.com and the partnership was established last year. About partnership: With this partnership,…
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BCLC Launches its PlayNow.com in Saskatchewan

Today, BCLC launched its PlayNow.com to a third province in Canada, with its industry-leading online gambling platform now available to players in Saskatchewan. As part of a partnership with the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) and SaskGaming, Saskatchewan players can now enjoy more than 400 entertaining casino and sports-betting…
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BCLC Launches its PlayNow.com in Saskatchewan
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Province launches first legal online gambling website

Legally regulated sports betting is now live in Saskatchewan. The province launched PlayNow on Thursday, the first legal online gaming platform in Saskatchewan since the federal government legalized single-game sports betting in Aug. 2021. "I think it's also important to point out that this was all made possible by a historic agreement that we…
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Province launches first legal online gambling website
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Gambler wins $1M slot jackpot after just 20 minutes at casino

One Kelowna, BC, gambler turned a $5.25 wager on a Powerbucks™ slot machine into a $1032361.83 jackpot after being at the casino for just 20 minutes. After his dad said he wanted to go out to the casino, Joshua Alexander made his way to the Playtime Casino Kelowna on July 29 along with his cousin and girlfriend for a night of fun. And when he won…
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Cascades Casino Delta Gives Update on Hotel Launch

British Columbia's newest gaming amenity Cascades Casino Delta is now up and running and soon the property will offer a hotel to its guests. Most recently, the casino's management informed that its Delta Hotels by Marriott - Vancouver Delta is slated to open either at the end of November 2022 or early in December. Currently, there is no exact date…
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IWG Incorporates Its e-Instants with OLG

Just this week, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation and Instant Win Gaming have reported that their integration has been complete. Now, the leading supplier of e-Instant games to NASPL/WLA-member lotteries has incorporated its Instant Remote Game Server to the OLG and launched its first e-Instant Games in the province of Ontario. With the…
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IWG Incorporates Its e-Instants with OLG
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IWG Now Live with OLG

Instant Win Gaming (IWG), a leading supplier of eInstant games to NASPL/WLA-member lotteries, has completed its InstantRGS (remote game server) integration and delivered its first InstantGames to Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) after securing supply contract. Ontario marks IWG's 28 lottery market in total. The company already holds an…
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Online slot machine spin nets Kamloops woman $500,000

Tammy Harden was on a break at work and decided to play the game on BCLC's playnow.com site A spin of an online slot machine game led to a half-million-dollar windfall for a Kamloops woman. Tammy Harden was on a break at work and decided to use her cellphone to play the MegaJackpots Cleopatra game on playnow.com, BC Lottery Corporation's online…
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Online slot machine spin nets Kamloops woman $500,000
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Updated October 12 2022

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Canada gains new BC casino; sees eGaming gains

After a two-year delay due to COVID-19 and supply-chain issues, Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited's $99.3 million investment, up from $70 million, recently celebrated the grand opening of its Cascades Casino Delta in British Colombia, Canada. Located in Delta, part of Metro Vancouver, the highly anticipated opening on September 29th,…
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Canada gains new BC casino; sees eGaming gains
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British Columbia: Cascades Casino Delta Opens for Visitors

One of the largest gaming and entertainment operators in Canada, Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited, announced the opening of a new property located in Delta, British Columbia, Canada. The company said Thursday that it officially opened the new Cascades Casino Delta. The new casino creates hundreds of jobs for the area and represents a…
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British Columbia: Cascades Casino Delta Opens for Visitors
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Gateway Casinos holds grand opening of its $74M Cascades Casino Delta property in BC

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment announced Thursday the official opening of the CAD 99.3 million ($74.5 million) casino Cascades Casino Delta, in British Columbia. The new gambling property features 500 slots, 18 table games, as well as signature restaurants MATCH Eatery & Public House. Gateway's Chief Operating Officer, Rob Ward, expressed his…
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Gateway Casinos holds grand opening of its $74M Cascades Casino Delta property in BC
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BCLC unveils new Cascades Casino in British Columbia

The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has opened the doors to the new Cascades Casino developed in partnership with Gateway Casinos and Entertainment. Cascades Casino Delta represents a CAD$99.3m investment in the City of Delta and provides hundred of new jobs across the venue's dining, gaming and entertainment facilities. The casino is…
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BCLC unveils new Cascades Casino in British Columbia
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Big crowd checks out new Delta, BC casino

It's been six years since Delta was selected as a preferred host community for a new casino A major new entertainment attraction in South Delta has officially opened for business as Gateway Casinos & Entertainment celebrated the grand opening of the Cascades Casino Delta on Thursday. Company officials and dignitaries were on hand for the afternoon…
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Big crowd checks out new Delta, BC casino
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Treasure Cove Casino Contributes CA$44M to Local Economy

Now, that casinos are up and running in British Columbia with no health restrictions, they are able to properly contribute revenue to the local coffers. That is the case of Treasure Cove Casino, which according to the British Columbia Lottery Corporation, has contributed almost CA$44 million in financial 2021-2022 for its host community - Prince…
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Treasure Cove Casino Contributes CA$44M to Local Economy
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Treasure Cove Casino in Prince George pulls in nearly $44 million

Treasure Cove Casino brought in $43.9 million in revenue during an abbreviated 2021-22 fiscal year, according to the B.C. Lottery Corporation. The figure is down $7 million from the amount the casino has typically reached in past years, but likely because it had to wait three months to reopen when pandemic-related restrictions that closed the…
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Treasure Cove Casino in Prince George pulls in nearly $44 million
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Lotto 6/49 celebrates its 40th birthday by offering more jackpots

Lotto 6/49 turned 40 this year, and to celebrate, the game lottery players have loved for decades will now offer players a chance at two multi-million dollar jackpots every Wednesday and Saturday starting in September. Players will have the chance to win the Classic $5 million Jackpot and the growing Gold Ball Jackpot, which starts at $10…
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Lotto 6/49 celebrates its 40th birthday by offering more jackpots
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BCLC Warns Locals Not to Bet on Illegal Gambling Sites

The time has come for another exciting NFL football season, and the British Columbia Lottery Corporation has used the occasion to remind its bettors of something very important. Once more, the Crown agency reminded local sports fans that its PlayNow.com platform is the only regulated website in the province, and by playing on it, users contributed…
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BCLC Warns Locals Not to Bet on Illegal Gambling Sites
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This BC Woman Had A Dream She Won The Lottery & Then Scored $1.1M On A Slot Machine

This jackpot winner from B.C. actually had a dream that she was going to win big one day and just last month, she actually did. Shelley Araki from Surrey, B.C. scored a whopping $1.1 million jackpot from a slot machine at Elements Casino on August 20. Originally, Araki thought she had only won a small amount of $100 at first and was then shocked…
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This BC Woman Had A Dream She Won The Lottery & Then Scored $1.1M On A Slot Machine
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Surrey has a new millionaire after massive slot machine win

Someone in Surrey just won a $1157664.03 jackpot! A local won after playing the Powerbucks progressive slot machine at Elements Casino Surrey British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) says. You might also like: BCLC will introduce the province's newest millionaire Thursday at the casino where the person's life changed thanks to the game. You can…
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Surrey has a new millionaire after massive slot machine win
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Man hits million-dollar jackpot at Kelowna casino

On a Friday night in July, Joshua Alexander's life changed forever at the Playtime Casino downtown. He couldn't believe his eyes when his $5.25 bet on a Powerbucks progression slot machine (Wheel of Fortune) turned into the jackpot worth more than a million dollars. Gateway Casinos and Entertainment also presented Alexander with a night's stay at…
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Man hits million-dollar jackpot at Kelowna casino
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Kelowna man's 'mind was blown' after winning $1M on a slot machine

A Kelowna man is now a millionaire after landing an enormous lottery win recently. Joshua Alexander was at Playtime Casino Kelowna for just 20 minutes when his $5.25 wager on a Powerbucks slot machine won him a stunning $1032361.83 jackpot on July 29, 2022, according to a media release by the B.C. Lottery Corporation. He was playing the slot…
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Kelowna man's 'mind was blown' after winning $1M on a slot machine
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BC man wins big at slot jackpot after just 20 minutes at casino

One Kelowna man turned a $5.25 wager on a Powerbucks™ slot machine into a $1032361.83 jackpot after being at the casino for just 20 minutes. After his dad said he wanted to go out to the casino, Joshua Alexander made his way to the Playtime Casino Kelowna on July 29 along with his cousin and girlfriend for a night of fun. And when he won big in a…
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BC man wins big at slot jackpot after just 20 minutes at casino
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B.C.'s latest millionaire to be revealed in Kelowna

The province's newest millionaire will be revealed tomorrow in Kelowna. Someone, the B.C. Lottery Corporation isn't saying who, won a $1032361.83 jackpot playing a Powerbucks progressive slot machine at Playtime Casino in Kelowna, according to a BCLC media release. The winner will be announced, and presented with the massive cheque, tomorrow, Aug…
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B.C.'s latest millionaire to be revealed in Kelowna
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BCLC Reminds of Expiring CA$15M Ticket

The clock is ticking as the British Columbia Lottery Corporation reminds its players of an expiring Lotto Max ticket worth millions of Canadian dollars. The ticket in question was purchased last August somewhere in Vancouver and it is worth the amazing CA$15 million. However, almost a year later, the winner has still not emerged to claim it. Lotto…
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BCLC Reminds of Expiring CA$15M Ticket
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Kamloops Local Earns Almost a CA$1M on Online Slot Play

This week, the British Columbia Lottery Corporation has revealed one more major winner from its PlayNow.com platform. The name of the winner is Angie Lovell, who has won the amazing CA$992k by playing the mobile-only Odds of the Gods slot game. The winner almost lost hope of winning when in her last rounds she won the amazing progressive…
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Kamloops Local Earns Almost a CA$1M on Online Slot Play
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Delta throwback: Attitudes changed have about BC casinos

The city during the casino application process said its preferred site offers excellent transportation accessibility and is already zoned for commercial tourism Times and attitudes sure have changed when it comes to casinos. The City of Delta in 2016 wasted no time in submitting to the BC Lottery Corporation an expression of interest to house a new…
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Delta throwback: Attitudes changed have about BC casinos
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BCLC and Saskatchewan to Launch New Gaming Website in November

The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority is pressing on with plans to launch its new dedicated gaming site which will be on time for the Canadian Football League's Grey Cup and provide additional opportunities for sports fans to place a wager on the outcome of one of the biggest events in the country. Thanks to the timing of the Grey Cup, the…
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BCLC and Saskatchewan to Launch New Gaming Website in November
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New Online Gaming Site In Saskatchewan Plans November Launch

An online platform for casino games and sports betting in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan could be up and running just in time for the Canadian Football League's Grey Cup this fall. November will see the anticipated launch of the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority's new gaming site, according to Alanna Adamko, SIGA's director of…
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New Online Gaming Site In Saskatchewan Plans November Launch
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Lotto Max jackpot alert: winning $30.8M ticket sold in Canada

A lottery ticket sold in Canada is officially a $30.8 million jackpot winner. That can buy you 154192741 Timbits! The winning ticket matched all seven numbers in the Friday, July 8 draw: 7, 12, 14, 18, 46, 47 and 49. According to the BC Lottery Corporation (BCLC), the winning ticket was sold online in British Columbia and now they'll have a year to…
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Lotto Max jackpot alert: winning $30.8M ticket sold in Canada
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Columbia Valley, Cranbrook, East Kootenay, Elk Valley, Kimberley, Ktunaxa Nation

B.C. has a new multi-millionaire after a $30.8-million Lotto Max jackpot win. The seven winning numbers were 7, 12, 14, 18, 46, 47 and 49. The ticket was purchased on BCLC's PlayNow.com, which is the province's only legal, regulated gambling website, where B.C. players can make lottery purchases, place sports bets and enjoy online casino games. The…
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Coleman defends role in casino oversight as money laundering report released

A former Langley MLA and solicitor general defended his actions during the province's casino money laundering crisis, while current MLAs lobbed criticism. "The word corruption has been tossed around irresponsibly by media and politicians for several years, but the Commissioner has found that to be utterly false," said former Liberal MLA and cabinet…
Incidents
Coleman defends role in casino oversight as money laundering report released
Casino Reports

BCLC Informs Public of Scratch Ticket Bug

British Columbia Lottery Corporation informed the public that there has been a problem with its new CA$3 Road to Riches Scratch & Win products. According to the Crown agency, there has been a bug in a system that validates whether a ticket is a winning one or not on launch. That is why the Crown advises everyone to double-check their tickets. The…
Scratch Games
BCLC Informs Public of Scratch Ticket Bug
Global News

Saskatchewan close to offering online gambling as vendors sign agreement

People will soon have a choice to gamble online as partners recently sign a vendor agreement. The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) signed a deal with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) on June 2, 2022 where development on the Online Gaming site can begin. "SIGA is very excited to bring the PlayNow online casino and sports…
Gaming Authorities
Saskatchewan close to offering online gambling as vendors sign agreement
Sports Handle

Saskatchewan Selects B.C. Lottery As Online Gaming Vendor

There's good news for the residents of Saskatchewan, as the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has signed a vendor agreement with the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) to develop an online gaming platform, the two parties announced Monday in a. BCLC, a government-run corporation that already operates its regulated PlayNow online…
Lottery
Saskatchewan Selects B.C. Lottery As Online Gaming Vendor
Vancouver Is Awesome

A parade of gambling commercials during TV hockey games

Never thought I'd miss the beer commercials during the hockey game. Have to say this, though: at least the I! Am! Canadian! guy only pandered to misplaced patriotism, and didn't non-stop nag me to place a bet every time the whistle blew. This has been the defining feature of this year's Stanley Cup playoffs: a tsunami of gambling ads. Feels like…
Hockey
A parade of gambling commercials during TV hockey games
Casino Reports

BetMGM Wins Casino Operator of the Year Award

Leading sports wagering and casino company, BetMGM has just received a major honor for its gaming services for 2022. This week, the MGM Resorts' sportsbook and casino has been confirmed as the Casino Operator of the Year at EGR North America Awards 2022. The award is one that celebrates excellence in the North American gaming industry and is one of…
UFC / MMA
BetMGM Wins Casino Operator of the Year Award
Daily Hive

Waiting for a winner: Friday's Lotto Max jackpot grows to $55M

Nobody hit the jackpot in the last Lotto Max draw, which means the $50 million prize - and then some - will be going to the next Canadian who scratches all the winning numbers. Once the jackpot hits $50 million, $1 million Maximillions prizes are also offered, further sweetening the deal. The lotto jackpot for the next draw on April 15 is around…
Winnings
Waiting for a winner: Friday's Lotto Max jackpot grows to $55M
Casino Reports

B.C. Parent Unhappy with Gambling Education Campaign

Most recently, a Vancouver parent has come out and criticized a B.C. gambling education group for its latest educational campaign and branded it as inappropriate. The parent is unhappy with the fact that a local group is handing out cartoon storybooks, yo-yos, and bouncy toy dice and even called out the group as a gambling lobby. However, the local…
Lottery
B.C. Parent Unhappy with Gambling Education Campaign
Golden Casino News

IGT Powerbucks Slot: $1.7M Won at Casino Nanaimo in BC last March

IGT announced last March its Powerbucks slots had paid out the third-largest jackpot in the product's history at Casino Nanaimo in British Columbia, Canada. On February 24, a slots player won CA$2129070 ($1676834) at Casino Nanaimo, a British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC)-a licensed casino operated by Great Canadian Gaming Corporation. The…
Sports
IGT Powerbucks Slot: $1.7M Won at Casino Nanaimo in BC last March
US Bets

Launch Dates and Who's Coming

Many online casino companies operate in Canada, offering residents of the country a multitude of gaming options. Yet the only online casino games legally available in the country are offered by provincial lotteries. All the other companies, like Jackpot City, Spin Casino, and 888casino, operate in a legal grey area. The good news is that the legal…
Gaming Authorities
Launch Dates and Who's Coming
European Gaming

Lottery Industry Revenue Estimates and Growth Analysis By Recent Trends, Emerging Demand, Business Prospect, Top Vendors Data, Production and Capacity by Region

Global " Lottery Market " is a comprehensive research that provides information regarding Lottery market size, trends, growth, cost structure, capacity, revenue, and forecast for 2027. This report also includes the overall study of the Lottery Market share with all its aspects influencing the growth of the market. This report is exhaustive…
Lottery
Lottery Industry Revenue Estimates and Growth Analysis By Recent Trends, Emerging Demand, Business Prospect, Top Vendors Data, Production and Capacity by Region
Sports Handle

Director Warns Of 'Tsunami Of Gambling Advertising' Coming To Canada

The iGaming landscape is quickly changing in Canada as Ontario prepares for the launch of its regulated market on April 4, and that's leaving one U.S. problem gambling director, in particular, deeply concerned about the ramifications on bettors and their families north of the border. Keith Whyte, the executive director at the National Council on…
Lottery
Director Warns Of 'Tsunami Of Gambling Advertising' Coming To Canada
CTV News Vancouver Island

Nanaimo lottery winner: Woman wins $2.1M jackpot from slot machine

A Nanaimo, B.C., woman was stunned to learn she won a whopping $2.1 million jackpot from a slot machine in the Harbour City last week. Erralyn Joseph won the jackpot from a "Powerbucks" slot machine on Feb. 23 at Casino Nanaimo. According to the B.C. Lottery Corporation, Powerbucks slot machines have a jackpot that start at $1 million, then the…
Winnings
Nanaimo lottery winner: Woman wins $2.1M jackpot from slot machine
My Powell River Now

Shocked winner claims $2.1 million slots prize from Nanaimo Casino

It was her last play of the night, and she thought the Powerbucks machine was malfunctioning when the slots told her she'd won $2.1 million. Erralyn Joseph, normally the advisor to the chief and council for Snuneymuxw First Nation, has become one of the newest multimillionaires in BC after her record slot win on February 24th. "We thought the…
History
Shocked winner claims $2.1 million slots prize from Nanaimo Casino
iGaming Business

MGM enhances RG efforts for US Problem Gambling Awareness Month

As part of the gaming group's "next evolution", they will be proactively promoting responsible gaming with customers through a set of comprehensive tools both in casinos and online. The announcement follows MGM's continued activity with gambling awareness initiatives, having joined the American Gaming Association (AGA) as official partners of its…
Gambling Addiction
MGM enhances RG efforts for US Problem Gambling Awareness Month
Global News

B.C. casinos used foreign high rollers as money-laundering ‘pawns,’ inquiry hears

In 2012, an RCMP investigation reported that Richmond's River Rock Casino and New Westminster's Starlight Casino "are a very significant source of money-laundering activity, using wealthy People's Republic of China gamblers as willing pawns in their activity." The confidential RCMP document that makes this explosive allegation - which has not…
Lottery
B.C. casinos used foreign high rollers as money-laundering ‘pawns,’ inquiry hears
Casino Reports

Is Metaverse Canadian Casinos' Future?

As the Metaverse continues to expand in the online space, emerging reports suggest that soon Canadians might be able to visit casinos while in virtual reality. Some gambling leaders have recently informed that they plan on purchasing land in the Metaverse and using it for a digital casino, which people will be able to visit with a VR set. The…
Innovation
Is Metaverse Canadian Casinos' Future?
About Manchester

How the gambling industry is helping Manchester grow

The offline and online casino industry has grown tremendously in recent years. Despite all the side effects, states are gradually legalising the industry. U.S. states, for example, have progressively been allowing sports betting and casino games since 1980. What does this have to do with it? First and foremost, the industry is seen as a tool for…
Industry
How the gambling industry is helping Manchester grow