Our Business - December 20, 2021

Jim Lightbody Steps Down from President and CEO Role

BCLC Board Chair Greg Moore announced today that Jim Lightbody has stepped down from his role as the organization’s President and CEO. Lightbody has been on med...

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media release, article

Player Health - December 15, 2021

Scratch & Win Tickets Make Great Stocking Stuffers, but Not for Kids

BCLC is reminding all shoppers that Scratch & Win and lottery tickets make great stocking stuffers for adults – but not for kids.  BCLC is getting the ...

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media release, lottery, article

Our Business - December 14, 2021

‘Snow’ Laughing Matter on PlayNow.com: A White Christmas in Vancouver?

Snow is falling in parts of the Lower Mainland today, but will this Christmas be a ‘Decemburr’ to remember? PlayNow.com is taking bets on whether or not Vancouv...

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media release, playnow, article

Our Business - December 09, 2021

B.C. Bettors Backing Laurence Gilman to be Next Canucks GM

Will the Vancouver Canucks bring back a familiar face to turn the franchise’s fortunes around? On PlayNow.com, bettors are placing wagers on who will fill the v...

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media release, playnow, article

Our Business - November 29, 2021

BCLC’s Love Local BC Online Fundraiser for Food Banks BC Makes it Easy to Shop Local and Give Back

BCLC launched a new online fundraiser today called Love Local BC to help maximize community support for Food Banks BC and local businesses. The initiative comes...

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media release, communities, article

Our Business - November 18, 2021

BCLC to Implement Proof-of-Vaccination Requirement For Employees

In light of the recent announcement by the Public Service Agency regarding removal of COVID-19 vaccination provisions, BCLC is rescinding the vaccination requir...

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media release, article

Our Business - November 01, 2021

BCLC Eclipses $25-Million Mark in Single-Event Sports Bets on PlayNow.com

British Columbians have placed more than $25 million in single-event sports bets on BCLC's PlayNow.com, within just two months of the legalization of singl...

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media release, playnow, article

Our People - October 27, 2021

Dan Beebe Appointed New Interim Chief Operating Officer at BCLC

Effective November 1, 2021, BCLC’s Dan Beebe will assume the role of Interim Chief Operating Officer (COO), replacing Brad Desmarais, who announced his retireme...

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media release, article

Our Business - October 26, 2021

Shaken, Not Stirred: PlayNow.com Taking Bets on Who Will Be the Next James Bond

After five films working as 007, Daniel Craig has packed away his tuxedo, indulged in his final martini and handed in the keys to the Aston Martin. But his depa...

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media release, playnow, article

Our Business - October 21, 2021

Wild Wednesday: West Vancouver Lotto 6/49 Ticket Wins Last Night’s $10.2-Million Jackpot

A lottery player who purchased a ticket in West Vancouver is in for a life-changing surprise, after winning the $10.2-million jackpot in the Lotto 6/49 draw on ...

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media release, lottery, article

Our Business - October 12, 2021

New Report Estimates BCLC’s Head Office Created $2.2 Billion in Economic and Social Impact to Kamloops Since 1985

A Thompson Rivers University study released today estimates that, over the past 35 years, BCLC activities have contributed $2.2 billion to the economic and soci...

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media release, article

Our Business - October 07, 2021

Northern Star: Prince Rupert Ticket Splits $11-Million Jackpot

A lottery player in Northern B.C. is waking up to a super-shiny win, after a ticket purchased in Prince Rupert won a whopping $5.8-million prize in last night’s...

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media release, lottery, article