Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch NEWS

British Columbia Horse Racing Industry Stakeholder Consultations

03 May 2012 15:00:00 PDT

n May 2012, consultations with horse racing industry participants will take place to help develop a sustainable business model.

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Gaming Licence Conditions, Guidelines and Forms Updated, Percentage Draw Pilot Project

29 Feb 2012 15:00:00 PST

Gaming Event guidelines, conditions and standard procedures documents have undergone several changes.

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Application Period for Special Intake Community Gaming Grants is Now Closed

28 Feb 2012 15:00:00 PST

The application period for special community gaming grants has closed (January 16 - February 13, 2012) and applications are no longer being accepted. Thank you to all who applied.

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How to Apply for Special Intake Community Gaming Grants

23 Jan 2012 11:00:00 PST

Further to the Premier's January 11, 2012, announcement of changes to the Community Gaming Grant Program, additional information is now available to help organizations apply for the special intake community gaming grants.

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Gaming Grants Increased and Grant Sectors Reinstated

11 Jan 2012 13:00:00 PST

The Province has increased gaming grants by $15 million to a total of $135 million, beginning this fiscal year, Premier Christy Clark announced on January 11, 2012. In addition, funding has been reinstated for eligible adult arts and sports organizations, environmental groups and animal welfare agencies. Applications from these groups will be accepted during a special intake period: Jan. 16 – Feb. 13, 2012.

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2010/11 GPEB Annual Report Now Available

22 Dec 2011 13:00:00 PST

The Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch's 2010/11 GPEB Annual Report is now available.

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2011/12 Branch Business Plan

07 Oct 2011 14:30:00 PDT

The Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch's 2011/12 Business Plan outlines the branch's goals and objectives for 2011/12.

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Province Strengthening Anti-Money Laundering at Casinos

24 Aug 2011 13:30:00 PDT

A review of anti-money laundering strategies at B.C.’s gaming centres was initiated in early 2011 by the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General to assess what strategies are in place and where opportunities exist for improvement.

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Studies Confirm Benefits of Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program

23 Aug 2011 15:30:00 PDT

Two independent reviews indicate BCLC's Voluntary Self Exclusion (VSE) program is effective and provide recommendations to further strengthen the program.

In 2007, BCLC contracted the BC Centre for Social Responsibility (BCCSR) to conduct a four year longitudinal evaluation of the effectiveness of the VSE program from the perspective of its participants.

In late 2010, the Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch and BCLC asked the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) Centre for the Advancement of Best Practices, a Toronto-based agency, to conduct a review of BCLC's VSE program and compare to best practices.

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B.C. Community Gaming Grant Review is Underway

11 Jul 2011 15:00:00 PDT

Premier Christy Clark has appointed Skip Triplett, former president of Kwantlen Polytechnic University, to lead the Community Gaming Grant Review, with the final report to be delivered by Oct. 31, 2011.

The Community Gaming Grant Review will examine the role of government in allocating gaming revenue with input from charities, community members, industry representatives and local government.

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