British Columbia’s Independent Gambling Control Office (IGCO) has clarified its position on prediction markets following new guidance from Canada’s securities regulators. The provincial gambling regulator says contracts based on sports and entertainment outcomes qualify as gambling under British Columbia law and must comply with the province’s gambling framework. The statement followed an August 27 notice from the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO). Their guidance addresses products commonly described as event contracts, prediction contracts or prediction […]

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Great Canadian Entertainment has finalized the sale of River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond, British Columbia, transferring ownership to a partnership formed by Petroglyph Development Group and Musqueam Capital Corporation. The transaction closes a previously announced agreement between the parties and marks the latest change in ownership of one of Western Canada’s largest casino properties. Petroglyph Development Group, which is fully owned by Snuneymuxw First Nation, and Musqueam Capital Corporation, the economic development arm of the Musqueam Indian Band, now […]

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British Columbia’s online sports betting sector is facing intense competition from private operators, even though these platforms remain illegal in the province. The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) currently controls only a slim majority of the online market through its PlayNow platform. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey shared updated figures during budget estimates, noting the growing influence of unregulated operators. “We estimate that BCLC has captured half – 51 per cent is our estimate – of the online gambling market in […]

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Great Canadian Entertainment and the SE-MI-AH-MU Development Corporation have signed a definitive agreement for the sale of Elements Casino Surrey, setting up Semiahmoo First Nation to enter British Columbia’s casino sector through a property located within its traditional territory. The transaction still requires financial commitments, customary closing conditions, regulatory approvals, and consent from the City of Surrey, which owns the underlying real estate. Casino Sale Continues Shift Toward First Nations Ownership The announcement adds another property to the growing list of casino […]

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Parq Casino, located near BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, British Columbia, is proposing a significant expansion to its gaming floor. The casino operator, in collaboration with the BC Lottery Corporation (BCLC), has submitted applications to the City of Vancouver seeking approval to increase its slot machine count from 600 to 900. This request is scheduled to be discussed by the city council on February 3 as part of a “referral report.” The expansion plan is part of a broader strategy to […]

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In a significant development for the Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe and the broader Fraser Valley community, Great Canadian Entertainment has officially announced the sale of Elements Casino Chilliwack to a consortium of communities from the Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe. This acquisition, finalized on November 7, 2025, represents a pivotal moment in the tribe’s economic and cultural growth. The Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe consists of seven First Nation communities and is recognized as the First People of the Chilliwack River watershed. This purchase marks a transformational achievement for the […]

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In an exciting new development for sports enthusiasts in British Columbia, the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is introducing the province’s first-ever retail sportsbook lounges. These new PROLINE-branded lounges will debut in Kelowna and Vancouver, marking a significant step in BCLC’s efforts to modernize sports betting across the region. PROLINE sportsbook lounges set to open in Kelowna and Vancouver: The inaugural sportsbook lounge will open at Chances Casino Kelowna on Super Bowl Sunday, offering a sneak preview of what’s to come before the official public […]

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Great Canadian Entertainment has announced the sale of its “landmark Vancouver Island property,” Casino Nanaimo, to the Snuneymuxw First Nation’s economic development corporation. This significant transaction was unanimously approved by the company’s board of directors and is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Under the terms of the agreement, Great Canadian Entertainment will provide transition services to Petroglyph Development Group Ltd. for up to two years post-closing, according to Victoria News. Petroglyph is a wholly owned corporation of […]

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On Thursday, March 18, 2024, the Culinary Union and UNITE HERE called for a boycott and invited visitors not to patronize the Rampart Casino at the Resort at Summerlin in Nevada. The main reason for the boycott is a labor dispute that currently exists between the owner of the casino, the Lalji family, and the workers at its Sheraton Vancouver Airport hotel. Problems with the Lalji family: The Vancouver property is owned by Larco Hospitality, the Lalji family’s company. The […]

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Great Canadian Entertainment, Canada’s flagship hospitality and gaming firm, is excited to reveal the official rebranding of Hard Rock Casino Vancouver to Great Canadian Casino Vancouver, coming into effect from December of this year. Additionally, this event comes after the triumphant redevelopment of the previous Casino Woodbine into the Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto, which greatly shows the firm’s devotion to bringing one-of-a-kind and unforgettable experiences to its clients. The new rebranded casino as an example what the flagship property […]

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