Gambling news and updates
Last updated on November 9, 20212021
- November 10, 2021 - Horse Racing Licence and Registration Applications Are Now Online
- September 14, 2021 - Updates to the Licensed Charitable Gaming Rules
- September 14, 2021 - B.C. Permits the Use of Electronic Raffle Systems on eligible Class B Licences
- April 30, 2021 - 2020 B.C. Online Problem Gambling Prevalence Study
- April 21, 2021 - Community Service Organization Information
2020
- December 18, 2020 - Notice Regarding the Use of Registered Service Providers in British Columbia
- September 22, 2020 - Reminder that Gaming Event Licensees Must Use Gaming Services Providers and Suppliers Registered and Certified by GPEB
- March 29, 2020 - Province supporting B.C.’s food banks during COVID-19
- March 24, 2020 - COVID-19 Update for Community Gaming Grants
- March 12, 2020 - Updates to the Gaming Event Licensing Licensed Charitable Gaming Program Rules
2019
- July 2, 2019 - B.C. Gaming Event Revenue Reports Transition Period Successfully Completed
- April 15, 2019 - B.C. Gaming Event Revenue Reports Are Now Online
- March 15, 2019 - B.C. Gaming Event Revenue Reports Going Paperless
2018
- December 31, 2018 - B.C. Gaming Event Licenses Are Now Paperless
- November 9, 2018 - B.C. Gaming Event Licences Going Paperless
- February 14, 2018 - New information package informs local governments about health risks of gambling
2017
- December 20, 2017 - 60 not-for-profit organizations receive a total of $5 million in Capital Project Grants
- November 6, 2017 - Update to the Gaming Event Licensing Guidelines and Standards for firearms as prizes
- October 18, 2017 - Provincial Community Gaming Grants boost extracurricular activities for K-12 students
- October 16, 2017 - Arts and Culture and Sport organizations receive provincial Community Gaming Grants
- July 13, 2017 - Gaming Funds Used to Help Fire Wildfire Victims
- March 31, 2017 - Additional information for applicants of Community Gaming Grants capital projects funding
- Feb 12, 2017 - Province adds $5 million in annual funding for Capital Projects
2016
- Dec 8, 2016 - New Community Gaming Grant Program Guidelines to come into effect on February 1, 2017
- Nov 17, 2016 - New Societies Act comes into effect on November 28, 2016
- Jul 5, 2016 - Gaming Policy & Enforcement Branch Website Changes
- May 6, 2016 - Gaming Funds Used to Help Fire Victims in Fort McMurray, Alberta
- Jan 25, 2016 - Applications to Hold Computerized Raffles Now Being Accepted
- Jan 11, 2016 - B.C. is Getting Ready to Introduce New Rules to Allow Electronic Raffles
2015
- Dec 16, 2015 - Gaming Funds Used to Help Syrian Refugee Crisis
- Nov 24, 2015 - B.C. Releases Responsible Gambling Strategy Three-Year Plan
- Oct 26, 2015 - Multiculturalism Grant Funding Announced for 2015/16
- Jul 29, 2015 - Four Directions - Problem Gambling and Health Awareness Conference
- Jun 25, 2015 - Computerized Ticket Raffles - Federal Criminal Code Amendment Consultation for Class A & B Licensees
- May 19, 2015 - Gaming Funds Used for Disaster Relief in Nepal
- Apr 27, 2015 - Updated Standard Procedures for Independent Bingo
- Apr 10, 2015 - Criminal Code Amendment Survey for Class A & B Licensees
- Mar 25, 2015 - Gaming Funds Used to Support Victims of Cyclone Pam
- Feb 3, 2015 - Problem Gambling Prevalence Study and Health and Gambling Plan
- Jan 15, 2015 - Criminal Code Amendment
Archive
2013
2011
- Aug 24, 2011 - Province Strengthening Anti-Money Laundering at Casinos
- Aug 23, 2011 - Studies Confirm Benefits of Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program
- Jul 11, 2011 - B.C. Community Gaming Grant Review is Underway
- Apr 8, 2011 - Recipients of Extra $15 Million in Gaming Grants Listed Online
- Mar 24, 2011 - $15M Boosts Gaming Grants and Supports Family Programs
- Mar 9, 2011 - $32M in Gaming Grants Support B.C.'s Most Vulnerable
- Feb 16, 2011 - PlayNow.com System Security Review
- Feb 11, 2011 - Status Report on Lottery Retail Recommendations
- Feb 2, 2011 - Formation of Community Charitable Gaming Associations Across B.C.
2010
- Dec 21, 2010 - Gaming Registration: Changes to Fees and Cost Recovery
- Dec 16, 2010 - Gaming Grants Support Christmas Hampers, Food Banks
- Dec 1, 2010 - Community Gaming Grants Support Public Safety in B.C.
- Nov 2, 2010 - Class D Gaming Events Permitted in Establishments Licensed to Serve or Sell Liquor
- Sep 29, 2010 - Community Gaming Grants Support Parent Advisory Councils in B.C.
- Sep 3, 2010 - Community Gaming Grants Support Arts and Culture
- Aug 27, 2010 - Community Gaming Grants Support Human and Social Services and Public Safety
- Aug 19, 2010 - Review, Remediation and Re-Launch of the BCLC PlayNow Website
- Aug 16, 2010 - Community Gaming Grants Support Youth and Disabled Sports, Youth Education, and Search and Rescue Organizations
- Mar 31, 2010 - Updated Community Gaming Grant Documents and Forms
- Mar 19, 2010 - Community Gaming Grants - Transition of Former Bingo Affiliates
- Mar 8, 2010 - Community Gaming Grants for 2010-11
- Feb 24, 2010 - Status Report on Lottery Retail Recommendations
2009
- Sep 8, 2009 - Minister's Message to Parent Advisory Councils
- Sep 2, 2009 - Minister's Letter (Updated): Community Gaming Grant Changes
- Aug 27, 2009 - Letter from the Minister: Changes to Community Gaming Grants
- Aug 13, 2009 - B.C. Will Soon Complete Deloitte Recommendations
- May 14, 2009 - Government Progress on Lottery Recommendations
- Mar 26, 2009 - School Playgrounds Receive $2.5M in Gaming Grants
- Mar 20, 2009 - Capital Project Grants Support 60 Charitable Groups
- Mar 9, 2009 - Bingo Affiliation Grant: Volunteer and Payment Changes
- Jan 29, 2009 - Government Completes Ombudsman Lottery Recommendations
2008
- Nov 14, 2008 - Changes to Grant Payments for Bingo Affiliated Organizations
- Oct 30, 2008 - Government Progress on Lottery Recommendations
- Sep 8, 2008 - Playground Grant Changes
- Aug 20, 2008 - $145 Million in Gaming Grants Distributed in 2007/08
- Aug 1, 2008 - B.C. will soon Complete all Ombudsman Recommendations
- May 30, 2008 - $35 Million from Gaming Supports 1,171 Community Groups
- Apr 24, 2008 - B.C. Keeps Improving Lottery Retail System
- Apr 21, 2008 - Capital Project Grants Support 62 Charitable Groups
- Apr 21, 2008 - Gaming Grants to Fund Almost 100 School Playgrounds
- Apr 18, 2008 - Gaming Integrity and GPEB's Regulatory Responsibilities
- Jan 24, 2008 - Progress on Implementing the Ombudsman's Recommendations
- Jan 9, 2008 - Ticket Raffle Changes Make it Easier for Charities to Raise Money
2007
- Dec 19, 2007 - Groups Get Grants for Safer and Greener Communities
- Dec 14, 2007 - Regulation Change: Bingo Volunteer Floorworkers
- Dec 11, 2007 - Community Gaming Grants Support Parent Groups
- Nov 21, 2007 - New Game Option for Charities
- Nov 9, 2007 - Deloitte Report Confirms Progress on Lottery System
- Sep 25, 2007 - Apply now for 2008 PAC Playground Grants
- Sep 24, 2007 - BC150 Years Celebration Grants - Important message for Community Organizations
- Sep 21, 2007 - Update - Class D Gaming Not Permitted in Liquor Licensed Areas
- Sep 14, 2007 - Lower Mainland Casino Impact Study: Final Report
- Sep 12, 2007 - Ombudsman's Recommendations Being Implemented
- Sep 7, 2007 - Bingo Affiliation and Grant Payment Notices Discontinued
- Jul 12, 2007 - New Registration Requirements for Lottery Retailer Personnel
- Apr 19, 2007 - Capital Project Gaming Grants Support Charitable Groups
- Apr 17, 2007 - New Online Gaming Services Launched
- Mar 16, 2007 - Government Supports Vital Programs through Gaming Grants
- Mar 1, 2007 - Message to Slot Machine Manufacturers and Suppliers
- Feb 21, 2007 - Registration Fee Increases
- Jan 8, 2007 - Review of BCLC Lottery Retailer Procedures
2006
- Dec 5, 2006 - Gaming Grants Mean Safer, Greener Communities
- Oct 4, 2006 - Grants Support Arts, Culture and Sport
- Sep 19, 2006 - Grants to Parent Advisory Councils
- Aug 28, 2006 - Letter to Registered Gaming Services Providers
- Aug 14, 2006 - Updated Gaming Control Act and Regulation
- Jun 2, 2006 - Lower Mainland Casino Impact Study: First Measures Report
- May 18, 2006 - Amendments to the Gaming Control Act
- Apr 27, 2006 - Policy Change Allows Funds Raised Through Licensed Gaming Events to be Used for Certain Types of Housing
- Apr 26, 2006 - Changes to the Gaming Control Act
- Apr 12, 2006 - Gaming Funds Helping British Columbians
- Feb 1, 2006 - Enforcement Bulletin: Sport Pool Betting and Licensed Establishments
2005
- Dec 16, 2005 - Commitment to Gaming Grant Programs
- Dec 7, 2005 - Updated Conditions for Affiliation with a Commercial Bingo Hall
- Aug 11, 2005 - Enforcement Bulletin: Common Gaming Houses
- Jul 25, 2005 - Responsible Gambling Standards
- Jul 25, 2005 - Auditor General's Report on Gaming Integrity in B.C. Casinos
- Jun 27, 2005 - New Security and Surveillance Standards Posted
- Jan 7, 2005 - Gaming Funds Used for International Disaster Relief
2003
- Jun 25, 2003 - Letter to B.C. Quilters Guilds
- Jun 16, 2003 - Letter to Hobby Group Administrators
- Apr 25, 2003 - Letter to Hobby Group Administrators
- Apr 15, 2003 - Elimination of Top-up for Independent Bingo Licensees
- Apr 11, 2003 - Simplification of Rules for Gaming Events
- Apr 4, 2003 - Access to Gaming Funds for Parent Advisory Councils
- Mar 12, 2003 - Direct Access Grant Program Changes
2002
2001
- Dec 28, 2001 - Changes for Bingo Associations Related to BCLC Transition
- Dec 20, 2001 - Changes will Streamline Charitable Gaming Policies, Processes
- Nov 20, 2001 - Transfer of Responsibility for Commercial Bingo Halls to BCLC
- Sep 14, 2001 - New Gaming Management Structure
- Jul 13, 2001 - Gaming Commission Board Replaced
- Jul 10, 2001 - Freeze on Relocation of Gaming Facilities
Contact information
Contact the Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch if you have questions about gambling in B.C.