Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch
Gaming Information and Services

News and Updates

Current

Gaming news items and updates for the three most recent months are considered current and are listed in this section.

• Nov 17, 2009 - New Management Aims to Revitalize Horse Racing Industry
• Sep 8, 2009 - Minister's Message to Parent Advisory Councils
• Sep 2, 2009 - Minister's Letter (Updated): Community Gaming Grant Changes
• Sep 2, 2009 - Three-Year Community Gaming Grants Funded
• Aug 27, 2009 - Letter from the Minister: Changes to Community Gaming Grants
• Aug 24, 2009 - Community Gaming Grants Available
• Aug 24, 2009 - 2008/09 GPEB Annual Report Now Available
• Aug 13, 2009 - B.C. Will Soon Complete Deloitte Recommendations

Archived

Gaming news items and updates that contain notable information move into this section once they are older than three months. The archive is organized by subject area.

General

2009

• May 14, 2009 - Government Progress on Lottery Recommendations
• Mar 5, 2009 - 2009/10 Branch Business Plan Now Available
• Jan 29, 2009 - Government Completes Ombudsman Lottery Recommendations

2008

• Dec 2, 2008 - 2007/08 GPEB Annual Report Now Available
• Nov 5, 2008 - Responsible Gambling Strategy 2007/08 Annual Report
• Oct 30, 2008 - Government Progress on Lottery Recommendations
• Sep 2, 2008 - Important Gaming Information and Services Website Changes
• Aug 1, 2008 - B.C. will soon Complete all Ombudsman Recommendations
• Apr 24, 2008 - B.C. Keeps Improving Lottery Retail System
• Apr 18, 2008 - Gaming Integrity and GPEB's Regulatory Responsibilities
• Mar 20, 2008 - 2008/09 Branch Business Plan Now Available
• Mar 20, 2008 - Problem Gambling Prevalence Study
• Feb 28, 2008 - Updates to the Gaming Online Service
• Jan 30, 2008 - Updated Responsible Gambling Strategy Three Year Plan
• Jan 28, 2008 - Responsible Gambling Strategy 2006/07 Annual Report
• 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

• Nov 9, 2007 - Deloitte Report Confirms Progress on Lottery System
• Oct 11, 2007 - 2006/07 Public Perceptions Survey
• Oct 2, 2007 - 2006/07 GPEB Annual Report Now Available
• Sep 14, 2007 - Lower Mainland Casino Impact Study: Final Report
• Sep 12, 2007 - Ombudsman's recommendations being implemented
• Jun 8, 2007 - Independent Auditor Chosen for Lottery Review
• Apr 17, 2007 - New Online Gaming Services Launched
• Mar 20, 2007 - 2007/08 Branch Business Plan Now Available
• Mar 1, 2007 - Message to Slot Machine Manufacturers and Suppliers
• Jan 8, 2007 - Review of BCLC Lottery Retailer Procedures

2006

• Oct 4, 2006 - 2005/06 Branch Annual Report Now Available
• Aug 14, 2006 - Updated Gaming Control Act and Regulation
• Jun 27, 2006 - Gaming Regulation Change Protects B.C. Kids
• Jun 2, 2006 - Lower Mainland Casino Impact Study: First Measures Report
• May 18, 2006 - Amendments to the Gaming Control Act
• Apr 26, 2006 - Changes to the Gaming Control Act
• Apr 4, 2006 - 2004/05 Branch Annual Report Now Available
• Feb 1, 2006 - Enforcement Bulletin: Sport Pool Betting and Licensed Establishments

2005

• Dec 16, 2005 - Responsible Gambling Strategy Three Year Plan Released
• Sep 19, 2005 - No slot machines in B.C.'s pubs and bars
• Aug 11, 2005 - Enforcement Bulletin: Common Gaming Houses
• Jul 25, 2005 - Auditor General's Report on Gaming Integrity in B.C. Casinos
• Jul 25, 2005 - Responsible Gambling Standards
• Jun 27, 2005 - New Security and Surveillance Standards Posted

2002

• Jul 19, 2002 - Gaming Control Act Announced
• Jan 25, 2002 - Letter to Community Organizations (Grant and Licence Changes)
• Jan 11, 2002 - Changes to Distribution of Gaming Revenue by Charity Associations

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

Community gaming grants

2009

• Apr 7, 2009 - Take Advantage of Discount Priced Playground Equipment
• 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

2008

• Nov 14, 2008 - Changes to Grant Payments for Bingo Affiliated Organizations
• Oct 6, 2008 - Volunteers Recognized with Charitable Contributions
• Sep 8, 2008 - Playground Grant Changes
• Aug 20, 2008 - $145 Million in Gaming Grants Distributed in 2007/08
• May 30, 2008 - $35 Million from Gaming Supports 1,171 Community Groups
• Apr 21, 2008 - Capital Project Grants Support 62 Charitable Groups
• Apr 21, 2008 - Gaming Grants to Fund Almost 100 School Playgrounds
• Feb 29, 2008 - Nelson Concert Band Off to Beijing Cultural Olympiad
• Feb 3, 2008 - $250,000 Grant a High Note for Symphony's Tour Plan

2007

• Dec 19, 2007 - Groups Get Grants for Safer and Greener Communities
• Dec 11, 2007 - Community Gaming Grants Support Parent Groups
• Sep 25, 2007 - Apply now for 2008 PAC Playground Grants
• Sep 24, 2007 - BC150 Years Celebration Grants -
  Important message for Community Organizations
• Sep 7, 2007 - Bingo affiliation and grant payment notices discontinued
• Jul 10, 2007 - Playground Grants - Important message for Parent Advisory Councils (PACs)
• Apr 19, 2007 - Capital Project Gaming Grants Support Charitable Groups
• Mar 16, 2007 - Government Supports Vital Programs through Gaming Grants

2006

• Dec 5, 2006 - Gaming Grants Mean Safer, Greener Communities
• Nov 20, 2006 - Gaming Grant to Support B.C. Athletic Team Down Under
• Oct 4, 2006 - Grants Support Arts, Culture and Sport
• Sep 19, 2006 - Grants to Parent Advisory Councils
• Apr 12, 2006 - Gaming Funds Helping British Columbians

2005

• Dec 16, 2005 - Commitment to Gaming Grant Programs
• Dec 7, 2005 - Updated Conditions for Affiliation with a Commercial Bingo Hall

2003

• Apr 15, 2003 - Elimination of Top-up for Independent Bingo Licensees
• Apr 4, 2003 - Access to Gaming Funds for Parent Advisory Councils
• Mar 12, 2003 - Direct Access Grant Program Changes

Licensed gaming

2008

• May 26, 2008 - Gaming Funds Used for Disaster Relief in Myanmar (Burma)
  and China

2007

• Nov 21, 2007 - New game option for charities

2006

• Sep 21, 2007 - Updated licence guidelines, conditions and standard procedures
• Sep 21, 2007 - Clarification - Class D gaming not permitted in liquor licensed areas
• Sep 28, 2006 - Updated Licensing Guidelines, Conditions and Standard Procedures
• Apr 27, 2006 - Policy Change Allows Funds Raised Through Licensed Gaming Events to be used for Certain Types of Housing

2005

• Oct 11, 2005 - Gaming Funds Used to Support Victims of Earthquake in East Asia
• Sep 7, 2005 - Gaming Funds Used to Support Victims of Hurricane Katrina
• Jun 27, 2005 - New Standard Procedures for Limited Casinos Posted
• Jun 20, 2005 - New Standard Procedures and Guidelines
• Mar 23, 2005 - New Class C Licence Application Documents
• Jan 7, 2005 - Gaming Funds Used for International Disaster Relief

2004

• Oct 14, 2004 - Gaming Event Licence Expense Limit Increased

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 11, 2003 - Simplification of Rules for Gaming Events

Registration

2007

• Dec 14, 2007 - Regulation Change: Bingo Volunteer Floorworkers
• Jul 12, 2007 - New Registration Requirements for Lottery Retailer Personnel
• Feb 21, 2007 - Registration Fee Increases

2006

• Aug 28, 2006 - Letter to Registered Gaming Service Providers

Horse racing

• No archived items at this time