Great Canadian Sues BC Lottery Corp. March 30, 2015 It has been reported that racetrack and casino operator Great Canadian Gaming Corp. is suing the B.C. Lottery Corporation for roughly $18 million.
Great Canadian Exercises Option September 05, 2014 Racetrack operator Great Canadian Gaming has announced that it has exercised its renewal option with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation to extend the term of the Casino Operational Services Agre...
More Slots For Fraser Downs? April 04, 2014 It has been reported that Fraser Downs in B.C. could soon be home to an additional number of slot machines.
Conflict Of Interest Probe In BC February 13, 2014 It has been reported that the Province of British Columbia has ordered a review to investigate a potential conflict of interest scenario regarding Michael Graydon, its former lottery commission chairm...
BCLC President/CEO Graydon Resigns January 31, 2014 The British Columbia Lottery Corporation has announced that its president and CEO, Michael Graydon, is leaving the organization.
Horsemen's Update On BC Stalemate January 21, 2014 On Monday, January 20, a joint update issued by the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of British Columbia (HBPA of BC) brought the provincial horse racing industry up to speed in regard...
Another Call To Pass Bill C-290 June 20, 2013 Canadian Gaming Association CEO Bill Rutsey has issued comments regarding the Canadian Senate's alleged stalling of MP Joe Comartin's Bill C-290, which calls for the legalization of single-event sport...
Smooth Sailing Reported In BC December 05, 2012 When the announcement of a planned south Surrey casino came to light this past summer in BC, local businesses loyal to Fraser Downs let it be known that they were against the expansion due to the assu...
Live Sports Betting At Fraser Downs? September 17, 2012 It has been reported that on Tuesday, September 11 at the Cloverdale and District Chamber of Commerce's luncheon, Jim Lightbody, the BC Lottery Corporation's VP of casino and community gaming, told th...
Concerns Remain Over Proposed South Surrey Casino Expansion July 23, 2012 Meetings that took place last week between the Cloverdale District Chamber of Commerce and the BC Lottery Corporation have eased some of the concerns business owners close to Fraser Downs have in rega...
“We’re Not Taking This Lying Down” July 11, 2012 The Cloverdale District Chamber of Commerce, according to a report, has reiterated its concern in regard to apparent BC Lottery Corporation plan which would see another full-fledged casino come into c...
Local Support For Fraser Downs June 27, 2012 In light of a revealed BC Lottery Corporation plan which would see another full-fledged casino come into competition with Fraser Downs, local business leaders are forgoing the Surrey Board of Trade an...
GCGC Agrees To Buy Bingo Association April 25, 2011 Great Canadian Gaming Corporation and the Chilliwack Bingo Association jointly announced today that GCGC has agreed to purchase the assets and undertaking of the CBA. This acquisition will include bot...