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.

• April 12, 2013 - Horse Racing Industry Consultation Report is Available
• April 10, 2013 - Special Limited Casino Licence Postponed
• Mar 5, 2013 - Important Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch Website Change

Archives - General

Gaming news items and updates that contain notable information move into this section once they are older than three months.

2012

• Jun 29, 2012 - New Multiculturalism Grant Announced
• Jun 13, 2012 - Updated Community Gaming Grant Documents and Forms
• Jun 5, 2012 - Technical Gaming Standards for Internet Gaming Updated
• Feb 29, 2012 - Gaming Licence Conditions, Guidelines and Forms Updated, Percentage Draw Pilot Project
• Feb 28, 2012 - Application Period for Special Intake Community Gaming Grants is Now Closed
• Jan 23, 2012 - How to Apply for Special Intake Community Gaming Grants
• Jan 11, 2012 - Gaming Grants Increased and Grant Sectors Reinstated

2011

• Dec 22, 2011 - 2010/11 GPEB Annual Report Now Available
• Oct 7, 2011 - 2011/12 Branch Business Plan
• 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
• Jun 13, 2011 - B.C. Horse Racing Industry Business Plan (2011/12 - 2012/13)
• Jun 10, 2011 - Community Gaming Grant Documents and Forms Updated
• Jun 10, 2011 - B.C. Responsible Gambling Strategy Three-Year Plan
• Apr 14, 2011 - B.C. Horse Racing Industry Marketing Plan Summary for 2011
• Apr 8, 2011 - Recipients of Extra $15 Million in Gaming Grants Listed Online
• 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.
• Jan 6, 2011 - 2009/10 GPEB Annual Report Now Available

2010

• Dec 22, 2010 - Derek Sturko Leaving the Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch
• Dec 3, 2010 - Important Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch Website Changes
• Aug 19, 2010 - Review, Remediation and Re-Launch of the BCLC PlayNow Website
• Jun 2, 2010 - 2010/11 Branch Business Plan Now Available
• Feb 24, 2010 - Status Report on Lottery Retail Recommendations
• Jan 8, 2010 - Responsible Gambling Strategy 2008/09 Annual Report

2009

• Aug 24, 2009 - 2008/09 GPEB Annual Report Now Available
• Aug 13, 2009 - B.C. Will Soon Complete Deloitte Recommendations
• 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
• 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

Archives - Community gaming grants

Gaming news items and updates that contain notable information move into this section once they are older than three months.

2013

• Jan 18, 2013 - Short Version of Community Gaming Grant Application Form is Available

2011

• Mar 24, 2011 - $15M Boosts Gaming Grants and Supports Family Programs
• Mar 9, 2011 - $32M in Gaming Grants Support B.C.'s Most Vulnerable
• Mar 1, 2011 - Community Gaming Grant Funding Supports Social Services and Daycares in B.C.

2010

• Dec 16, 2010 - Gaming Grants Support Christmas Hampers, Food Banks
• Dec 1, 2010 - Community Gaming Grants Support Public Safety in B.C.
• Nov 8, 2010 - Gaming Grants Paid to Community Organizations from April 1 to September 30, 2010
• 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 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

2009

• Dec 3, 2009 - Important Information for Bingo Affiliates: Re-Application Deadline
• Dec 2, 2009 - Community Gaming Grant Recipients in 2009/10
• 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
• 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

Archives - Licensed gaming

Gaming news items and updates that contain notable information move into this section once they are older than three months.

2010

• Nov 2, 2010 - Class D Gaming Events Permitted in Establishments Licensed to Serve or Sell Liquor
• Feb 25, 2010 - Gaming Funds Used for Disaster Relief in Haiti

2009

• No archived news.

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

Archives - Registration

Gaming news items and updates that contain notable information move into this section once they are older than three months.

2011

• Feb 24, 2011 - Updated Lottery Retail Registration Information and Application Forms
• Jan 10, 2011 - Updated Lottery Retailer Registration Applications

2010

• Dec 21, 2010 - Gaming Registration: Changes to Fees and Cost Recovery

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

Archives - Horse racing

Gaming news items and updates that contain notable information move into this section once they are older than three months.

2012

• Dec 27, 2012 - Horse Racing Revitalization On Track

2011

• Feb 8, 2011 - B.C. Horse Racing Industry 2010 Year-End Financial Status

2010

• Dec 16, 2010 - Horse Racing Industry Financial Allocations for 2011
• Aug 17, 2010 - Changes to Race Days for the Current and Upcoming B.C. Horse Racing Seasons
• Aug 6, 2010 - Summary of Horse Racing Industry Management Committee
  Open Meeting (Jul 27, 2010)

2009

• Dec 9, 2009 - Letter to the B.C. Horse Racing Industry: Revitalization Priorities
• Nov 17, 2009 - New Management Aims to Revitalize Horse Racing Industry