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British Columbia passes Gaming Control Act, with regulator due in April 2026

Regulation

British Columbia passed its Gaming Control Act during the province’s fall legislative session, according to the source report. The law takes effect on 13 April 2026 and establishes an Independent Gambling Control Office with authority over gambling, charitable gaming and horse racing, including powers to issue orders to BCLC without ministry consent.

The new office will oversee gambling and can issue orders to BCLC without ministry consent.

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BCLC awards Bally’s Intralot lottery operations and technology contract

BCLC signed a contract with Bally’s Intralot for integrated services across the corporation’s lottery and technology operations in British Columbia. Bally’s subsidiary Intralot Canada will provide operational and technical support and a plan for future enhancements and integrations; BCLC said the agreement formalises Intralot Canada’s role as its primary delivery partner for lottery technology and operations.

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