Business
August 8, 2022
BCLC Appoints Pat Davis as New CEO & President
As the British Columbia Lottery Corporation has joined forces with others to raise against the unchecked influence of illegal gambling websites, the BCLC is also making a change to its president & CEO position with Pat Davis stepping into the job, the Board of Directors confirmed last week. BCLC to Continue Building Up Davis […]
Business
July 12, 2022
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. Saskatchewan’s Gaming Website […]
Industry
June 7, 2022
The BCLC Will Power the SIGA with Its PlayNow Platform
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) will expand its footprint in Western Canada through an agreement with the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA). The deal will see the former provide its proprietary PlayNow platform to the tribal operator. BCLC Launches PlayNow through SIGA The iGaming platform will launch in the Saskatchewan province at a later […]
Sports
February 11, 2022
The BCLC Launches New Super Bowl Betting Concept
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation, a Canadian firm offering lotteries, casino games and iGaming titles, will try out a new Super Bowl sports betting concept. The concept will be trialed at local bars and a casino just in time for the Super Bowl LVI. BCLC’s New Sports Betting Concept It was announced that twelve bars […]
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 […]
Sports
November 2, 2021
BCLC Sees Big Uptick in Number of NHL, NFL Bets
Canada’s decision to regulate single-event sports betting has opened the sluicegates of progress in earnest, and with it, the first results are already looking promising. In the first two months of operation, the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) registered over $25 million worth of sports wagers, placed through the flagship website, PlayNow.com. BCLC introduced PlayNow.com […]
Business
October 26, 2021
Live5 Gaming to Launch Slot Content in British Columbia
Premier digital game developer Live5 Gaming announced today it is set to expand its footprint in Canada after the Gaming Enforcement and Policy Branch (GEPB) in British Columbia authorized the firm to launch its content in the province. Entering Second Canadian Province The approval issued by British Columbia GEPB allows Live5 Gaming the right to […]
Sports
August 27, 2021
Single-Event Sport Wagering Now Live in BC via PlayNow
Single-event sports betting has finally arrived in Canada as the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is beginning to accept the new wagers, effective today. Residents in the Canadian province can now taste what other countries have had for years. Single-Event Wagering Kicks In Betting on a single sporting event in Canada was legalized in June, […]
Business
August 4, 2021
Genius to Support British Columbia Lottery Corp’s Sports Betting Ops
With new sports betting options in Canada right around the corner, there’s no shortage of interest in tackling the expanded market. Provinces are gearing up for a launch that will happen soon, and the British Columbia Lottery Corp. (BCLC) is ready. It has tapped Genius Sports as its official data provider, a significant win for […]
Business
May 20, 2021
BCLC and Scientific Games Help Greentube Launch in Canada
Scientific Games and BCLC have assisted Novomatic’s interactive division, Greentube, with its market entry into the Canadian iGaming market. Greentube Arrives on Canadian Market with BCLC Novomatic’s interactive division, Greentube, has launched on the Canadian market through a partnership with Scientific Games and the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC). The partnership will see Greentube bring several dedicated titles, including […]