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BCLC issues illegal gambling sites warning ahead of NFL kick-off
The British Colombia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has issued a reminder to consumers over the dangers of gambling with unlicensed websites, ahead of the new NFL…
BCLC names Davis as new permanent president and CEO
The British Colombia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has named Pat Davis as its new president and chief executive, while the Canadian provincial operator also announced a…
BCLC expands PlayNow.com into Saskatchewan
The British Colombia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is to expand the reach of its PlayNow.com online gambling platform into the Saskatchewan province. Under a deal with…
BCLC pilots sports bar betting concept for Super Bowl
The British Colombia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is to trial a new sports betting concept at bars, restaurants and a casino for this weekend’s Super Bowl…
BCLC confirms departure of CEO Lightbody
Canadian provincial lottery operator the British Colombia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has announced that Jim Lightbody has stepped down as its chief executive and president after…
British Columbians place $25m in single-event bets in first two months
Canadian provincial lottery operator British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has announced that British Columbians have placed over $25.0m (£14.7m/€17.3m) in single-event sports bets on its…
BCLC appoints Beebe as interim COO
Canadian provincial lottery operator the British Colombia Lottery Organization (BCLC) has appointed Dan Beebe as interim chief operating officer. The appointment comes after Brad Desmarais…
BCLC reports 61.8% fall in revenue for 2020-21 fiscal year
Canadian provincial lottery operator British Colombia Lottery Organization (BCLC) has reported a revenue of CAD$965.6m (£556.5m/€648.4m/USD$770.2m) in its 2020-2021 results ending March 31 2021. This…
Single-event sports betting officially launches in Canada
Single event sports betting is legal in Canada as of today (27 August), following Bill C-218’s passage into law last month. The bill was designed…
BCLC pens betting data deal with Genius Sports
Canadian provincial lottery operator the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has appointed Genius Sports as the official data provider for its sportsbook operations. Under the…
BCLC to reopen land-based casinos on July 1
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is to reopen its land-based casinos and community gaming centers from tomorrow (July 1), after a period of closure…
Single-event betting coming to Canada as Senate approves bill
Canada’s senate has passed a bill allowing single-event sports betting, rather than only bets on multiples. Bill C-218, known as the Safe and Regulated Sports…
BCLC urges Senate to pass single-event betting bill before summer recess
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has called on the Senate to prioritize a bill that will legalize single-event sports betting in Canada. Also known…
BCLC urges government to pass single-event betting amendment
Canadian provincial lottery operator the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has thrown its backing behind a bill that proposes legalizing single-event sports betting in the…