BCLC strengthens identification requirements at British Columbian casinos

The precise date of implementation will be revealed in the upcoming weeks.

bc casinos identification
Listen To Article

To support those registered in British Columbia Lottery Corporation’s (BCLC) Game Break self-exclusion program, BCLC is strengthening identification requirements at British Columbian (BC) casinos this summer.

The improvements will require everyone to show Government-issued photo identification for access.

Security personnel will scan identification, which will then be automatically compared to a database of those who are prohibited from accessing gaming establishments, including Game Break participants. For individuals who are authorised to enter the casino, the system will not keep any personal data.

This new requirement matches BCLC's goal of having the healthiest players in the world through programs for player health that are evidence-based and aimed at producing good results.

The self-exclusion program offered by BCLC has received thorough third-party evaluations, and they reveal that participants believe identity checks at gaming establishments will best support their decision by preventing entry.

The exact implementation date will be announced in the upcoming weeks.   Additionally, Gambling Support BC offers free prevention, treatment and support services to residents of British Columbia.   Players are advised that identification may be required even before formal implementation to verify age and/or identity, as identification is also screened for procedures like jackpot prize claims.   Meanwhile, Light & Wonder announced a distribution agreement to provide ReelPlay games to the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) in April 2023.   Furthermore, the BCLC was recognised by the Government last year for its work in Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DI&B).   BCLC was honoured as a "5-Star Diversity & Inclusion Employer" on the Human Resources Director Canada website, which claimed that the business has "gone above and beyond" in efforts to create and maintain an inclusive working environment.
Premium+ Connections
Premium

Digitain

 
Premium

Imagine Live

 
 
Premium

Galaxsys

 
Premium

Lynon

 
Premium

RISK

 
Premium

Revsharks

 
Premium

1xBet Partners

 
Premium

Sport Generate

 
Premium

GammaStack

 
Premium

PIN-UP Partners

 
Premium Connections
Consultancy

SCCG Management

Executive Profiles
Zeal Network SE

Stefan Tweraser

VIP Play

Les Ottolenghi

Scientific Games

Keshav Pitani

Social & App

Spribe CEO exclusive: Simplicity is the foundation

Spribe CEO David Natroshvili speaks to Gambling Insider abou...

Redefining iGaming: A history of crash games

Crash games is a growing vertical that has taken gambling by...

A certain something: What makes crash games special?

Crash games. They’re simple, they’re easy to learn and,...

Smarter innovation to shape the future

Spribe CCO Giorgi Tsutskiridze discusses the past, present a...

Facing Facts: The corner of quarterly contemplation

With Q1 reports out across the industry, Gambling Insider co...

Taking Stock: A guide to key stock prices across the industry

Gambling Insider tracks prices from some of the industry’s...

15 years of Gambling Insider: From the Founders

Over the last 15 years, Gambling Insider magazine has interv...

15 years of Gambling Insider: The Awards over time

Global Gaming Awards Event Manager Mariya Savova gives us he...