Responsible Gambling Archive

Gateway’s proposed casino in Delta BC opening too many jobs? For as long as statistics have been collected, unemployment has always been an issue throughout Canada, and every other nation. One of the most common complaints of the last few decades is that technology is overwhelming the workforce. Machines are stripping jobs from communities,...

Casino Games on Mobile: Ultimate convenience or overly accessible? In the last ten years, following the introduction of smartphone and tablet technology, the business world has experienced revolutionary change. Many merchants, who once believed the online space was not a necessary medium of sales, have changed their tune. From the small-time mechanic down the...

Experts urge parents not to buy scratch-off tickets for kids at Christmas. We’ve all heard the argument… Scratch-off lottery tickets are a form of gambling. Underage gambling is illegal. Don not give children scratch-offs as gifts! Many parents agree with this assessment – many others do not. Every years, untold thousands of lottery scratchies...

Could Canada sports betting fans benefit from Australian ‘Betiquette’? We Canadians have a lot in common with Australians. Both are known for their good natured hospitality. Our countries are home to a diverse culture, where equality and peace are of utmost importance. We’re also very passionate about our sports. We love our ice hockey,...

BCLC live and online casino Canada releases Social Responsibility Report 2016-17 The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is the regulator of gaming activities in the province. The Crown Corporation is responsible for all brick-and-mortar gambling activities, as well as PlayNow.com, the home-grown online casino Canada players from BC and Manitoba have access to. On...

Throughout the years, gambling in Ontario has increased dramatically. The province has spent billions of dollars building a regulated gambling framework. It now includes a vast lottery system, land-based casinos, charitable gaming facilities, and a multi-channel online gambling network. Ontario then spent millions of dollars researching the rate of problem gambling associated with those...