British Columbia Casinos and British Columbia Gambling

No increase in crime after slot machine installation

International news brief: A report by the city of Vancouver shows no increase in crime after the addition of 450 slot machines to Hastings Park. read more

Edgewater Casino runs luxury car giveaway

Edgewater Casino Luxury Car Giveaway is offering casino patrons a chance to drive away in a Jaguar XF Premium Luxury, Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE, Land Rover LR3 HSE, Porsche Boxster S, Porsche Cayman S or Porsche Cayenne. read more

Vancouver casino ready to open

News Brief: A gleaming new casino festooned with big-screen TVs, a show lounge and 600 slot machines opens at 9 a.m. Friday at Hastings Racecourse in Vancouver, British Columbia. read more

Lake City Casinos workers ratify deal

Approximately 500 B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union members employed by Lake City Casinos have a new ratified contract. read more

Vernon, BC, considers limiting slots

News Brief: Vernon city council has proposed limiting the number of slot machines within the city to 300 despite Lake City planning for 400 machines in its Anderson Way outlet, which is currently under construction. read more

Vancouver casinos diversify

News Brief: Vancouver casino operators have pumped millions of dollars lately into the newest entertainment options possible as they scramble to attract hard-to-please patrons who want to flit from one option to another over the course of an evening. read more

Vancouver enters bingo wars

News Brief: Vancouver is about to enter the bingo-hall wars that have swept the rest of British Columbia. read more

BC casino in talks to prevent strike

News Brief: Negotiations to try and prevent a labour dispute at Lake City Casino begin Tuesday. read more

WPT Canada tour kicks off

WPT Canada tour kicks off today with its first stop—Coast to Coast Poker Championships, presented by British Columbia Lottery Corporation—at River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond, British Columbia. read more

Vernon could face slot limits

News Brief: Restrictions could be placed on how many slot machines are allowed within Vernon, British Columbia, city limits. read more