Archived News Releases

• February 12, 2009 - BCLC turning Olympic Dreams into Reality
  Thousands of British Columbians will enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, thanks to BCLC and SportsFunder lottery games.
• February 9, 2009 - Millionaire Life presents "Wall of Cheques" event
  Media are invited to attend the Millionaire Life "Wall of Cheques" event this Wednesday in Downtown Vancouver, where participants will try their luck for a chance to win up to $1,000 in cash prizes!
• February 5, 2009 - Visit BCLC 2010 Winter Games Dome to win gold medal tickets
  BCLC is giving away a pair of gold medal tickets to the Speed skating event at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games for one lucky winner who visits the BCLC 2010 Winter Games Dome during the province's Spirit of BC Week celebrations.
• February 4, 2009 - Lucky couple win 'Extra' jackpot
  The extra-big celebrating will have to wait, as it's straight back to work for lottery jackpot winner Mariciel Garcia of Vancouver and boyfriend Gene Tongol of Richmond.
• December 24, 2008 - Set For Life winner seeks sun
  A 52-year-old Victoria woman is now "Set For Life" after winning the top prize on a lucky scratch & win ticket.
• December 1, 2008 - Countdown to 2010: Win the ultimate Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games dream
  Today, BCLC announced the chance to win exclusive Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games ticket packages, coupled with GM vehicles, Air Canada trips, and Panasonic prizes, through SportsFunder's new $20 Countdown to 2010 Olympic lottery game.
• December 2, 2008 - Monetary 'miracle' as two lotto jackpots won on same day
  'Tis the season for giving and BCLC got into the holiday spirit in a big way today, presenting cheques to two separate lottery jackpot winners from B.C.
• November 23, 2008 - Daniel "Kid Poker" Negreanu claims BC Poker Championships title
  Daniel "Kid Poker" Negreanu outlasted 689 other players over four days at the Main Event of No Limit Texas Hold'em, winning the 2008 BC Poker Championships title and the top prize of $371,910 on Sunday November 23, 2008.
• November 13, 2008 - Ante up for the BC Poker Championships
  Ante up for BCLC's fourth-annual BC Poker Championships, taking place November 16 – 23, 2008 at the River Rock Casino Resort.
• November 4, 2008 - Young and The Restless Star comes to Chances Kamloops
  What are the chances of meeting Don Diamont, "Brad Carlton" from 'The Young & The Restless'? The chances are good on November 8, 2008 at Chances Kamloops!
• October 30, 2008 - Gateway Casinos to Open Grand Villa Casino
  Upscale Entertainment and Elegance at Metro Vancouver's Largest Casino and Newest Multi-Entertainment Complex
• October 21, 2008 - BCLC ranks top employer three years straight
  BCLC has been named one of the province's top employers for the third consecutive year. The results from MediaCorp's BC's Top 50 Employers survey were released in The Vancouver Sun, The Province and the Victoria Times-Colonist on October 18 and 19, 2008.
• October 15, 2008 - Retired "Mountie" wins Lotto BC/49 Jackpot
  A former RCMP Staff Sergeant and his wife are $2 million richer, after matching six out of six numbers to win last Wednesday's BC/49 Jackpot.
• October 6, 2008 - SportsFunder launches ticket to win ultimate 2010 Gold Medal Ice Hockey Game packages
  BCLC is pleased to announce the launch of its new SportsFunder 2010 Olympic Hockey ticket. The new instant-win ticket offers players the chance to win unique, one-of-a kind ice hockey ticket packages, to experience the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games first hand.
• September 23, 2008 - BCLC pays tribute to Canadian athletes with unveiling of 2010 Winter Games murals
  As the international sporting community has now shifted its focus to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, BCLC today unveiled its own tribute to Canada's Olympians with a massive series of murals "wrapping" the corporation's head office in Kamloops.
• September 16, 2008 - Bus driver on roller coaster ride after winning Lotto 6/49 jackpot
  A bus driver from Sechelt has been on an emotional roller coaster ride since learning he won Saturday's Lotto 6/49 jackpot.
• August 20, 2008 - A bounty of cash won at the Pacific Poker Shootout 2008
  With a total of 684 entries and a prize pool of $316,800, there was a bounty of cash to be won at BCLC's third annual Pacific Poker Shootout at Cascades Casino on August 14 -17, 2008. After three events in four days, three men walked away as this year's Pacific Poker Shootout champions.
• August 11, 2008 - Langley woman visits Prince George, wins tickets to 2010 Winter Games
  A Langley woman is the proud winner of two tickets to the gold medal figure skating competition at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
• August 5, 2008 - Lottery retailers brace for expected buying frenzy for Canada's largest estimated jackpot: $43 million
  Retailers are bracing themselves for what will likely be a rush of Lotto 6/49 ticket sales expected for this Wednesday's Lotto 6/49 jackpot, estimated at $43 million.
• July 25, 2008 - On a mission to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games
  BCLC is pleased to announce a winner of Vancouver 2010 Gold Medal Hockey tickets from SportsFunder lottery games. Tim King of Mission, B.C. is one of the first people in the world to secure tickets to the men's gold medal hockey game at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
• July 29, 2008 - Bet on the Pacific Poker Shootout 2008
  With the continuing popularity of poker, British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) will present the third annual Pacific Poker Shootout on August 14 to 17, 2008 at Cascades Casino. Players will have an opportunity to compete for an estimated prize pool of more than $675,000.
• July 28, 2008 - Vancouver Mahjong champion advances to international tournament
  On Sunday July 27, 2008, Jim Kwong of Vancouver was pronounced the champion of the second annual Mahjong Charity Open at the River Rock Casino Resort, in support of the Richmond Firefighters Society.
• July 25, 2008 - Lotto 6/49 Winner Waits Year to Cash in $3.6 Million Ticket
  Most Lotto 6/49 jackpot winners can't wait to collect their prize, but not Peter Dushop.
• July 24, 2008 - $2 Million to Support Amateur Sports in B.C.
  Premier Gordon Campbell today announced $2 million in funding from the British Columbia Lottery Corporation's SportsFunder program has gone to support amateur sports this year in B.C.
• July 11, 2008 - Mahjong tournament at River Rock back by popular demand
  Presented by River Rock Casino Resort and sponsored by British Columbia Lottery Corporation, the Mahjong Charity Open returns for a second year, taking place on Sunday, July 27, 2008.
• June 27, 2008 - Survey shows B.C. "millionaires" creative when it comes to celebrating Canada Day
  British Columbians would celebrate Canada Day in style if they were to win the lottery, according to a new online opinion poll.
• June 25, 2008 - 2008 proves lucky for Lotto 6/49 jackpot winners in B.C.
  British Columbians will be hoping their lucky streak continues tonight, with the Lotto 6/49 draw featuring a bonus jackpot worth more than $30 million!
• June 16, 2008 - Contest winners amongst world's first!
  For athletes, it takes years of unwavering dedication to earn a spot at the Olympics. But it only took one lucky SportsFunder ticket for Eric Lehti and Angela Bennett to become amongst the first in the world to secure tickets to the figure skating finals at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games
• June 16, 2008 - Happy Father's Day - Surrey Dad Wins $22 Million
  Surrey father Gary Sobolik enjoyed a special Father's Day yesterday when he learned his Lotto 6/49 ticket matched six out of six numbers in Saturday's draw. As a result, today British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) will present Sobolik with a cheque for $21.9 million.
• May 27, 2008 - Super fan wins world's first Olympic figure skating tickets!
  For Olympic figure skaters, it's about skill, determination and hard work, but for Karen Anderlini of Aldergrove, it's all about luck. Anderlini won the first tickets in the world to the figure skating finals (ice dancing) at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games by playing the SportsFunder Gold Medal Figure Skating Instant Win ticket.
• May 26, 2008 - Nanaimo friends share bingo winnings
  Good friends Charlene Scarisbrick and Carrie Nebauer of Nanaimo are even better friends now after winning $42,708 while playing Ka-Chingo at Playtime Bingo in Nanaimo on May 5.
• May 21, 2008 - Lottery purchase whim turns into major win
  Today, Sawarn Singh Dhaliwal is $8.1 million richer after making a split second decision to buy a Lotto 6/49 ticket for the May 17, 2008 draw.
• May 14, 2008 - Port Hardy man collects largest Vancouver Island lottery win!
  Barney Bjermeland of Port Hardy has the happy distinction of being the winner of the largest lottery prize ever awarded to a resident of Vancouver Island. He is now $22 million richer after his lucky ticket matched seven out of seven numbers on the May 9, 2008 Lotto Super 7 draw.
• May 14, 2008 - West Coaster crowned Canadian poker champion
  It was the East Coast versus the West Coast, and at the end of the day the West Coast reigned supreme. Keith Wintermans of Vancouver walked away with bragging rights after being crowned the champion of British Columbia Lottery Corporation's inaugural Coast to Coast Poker Championships, held May 5 to 13 at River Rock Casino Resort.
• April 7, 2008 - Canada's Best Compete for Top Spot at Coast to Coast Poker Championships
  Local poker players are among the best in the world, and now they'll be put to the test at the Coast to Coast Poker Championships, presented by British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC).
• March 26, 2008 - Under G for "Good Time": Community gaming centre opens its doors in Prince George
  Calling all bingo fans, sports enthusiasts and extroverts: Prince George is now home to Chances Good Time, a state-of-the-art entertainment hot spot. After 11 months of construction, British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) and Good Time Bingo Hall Inc. are pleased to officially open Chances Good Time on March 27, featuring bingo, slots, sports on the big screen, an entertaining social setting and a great menu.
• March 20, 2008 - What are the chances?
  While British Columbia Lottery Corporation is used to dealing in long odds and once-in-a-lifetime events, the results of the Wednesday, March 19, 2008 Lotto 6/49 draw were especially noteworthy for two reasons:
• March 17, 2008 - Fraser Lake miner strikes Olympic hockey gold!
  British Columbia Lottery Corporation is pleased to announce the winner of the SportsFunder Gold Medal Hockey promotion. Stacy Reynolds of Fraser Lake, B.C. is one of the first people in the world to secure tickets to the men's gold medal hockey game at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
• March 6, 2008 - BCLC Board of Directors Announces New President and CEO
  The Board of Directors for the British Columbia Lottery Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Michael Graydon as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective March 31, 2008.
• February 28, 2008 - Top-notch gaming facility opens in Courtenay
  After 11 months of construction, a new entertainment centre has opened its doors in Courtenay. British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) and Playtime Community Gaming Centres Inc. are pleased to announce the official opening of Chances Courtenay on February 29, featuring a stunning West Coast theme, the latest in gaming options, and great amenities for locals and visitors alike.
• February 25, 2008 - Lady Luck shines on Surrey resident
  Lady Luck was on Sarah Maxine Farber's side during British Columbia Lottery Corporation's 3rd Annual Women's Poker Classic this past weekend. Farber knew when to hold'em and when to fold'em to win the top prize of $33,750, plus a seat into the World Series of Poker Ladies No Limit Hold'Em World Championship in Las Vegas.
• February 5, 2008 - Women play their cards right for breast cancer research
  More than 900 female poker players are counting on lady luck to be on their side in British Columbia Lottery Corporation's 3rd Annual Women's Poker Classic. Held at Cascades Casino in Langley from February 21 to 24, this tournament offers $285,000 in winnings and will raise upwards of $46,000 for breast cancer research.
• February 1, 2008 - Back by Popular Demand: Millionaire Life
  Today, British Columbia Lottery Corporation kicked off the second edition of Millionaire Life at a launch event in downtown Vancouver. Millionaire Life is the largest annuity game in Canadian history, offering Canadians the chance to win $1 million a year for 25 years.
• January 24, 2008 - BCLC Reports on Player First Progress
  Today, British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) updated its Player First website and is providing a new summary of progress made on improving the lottery system during the past quarter.
• December 18, 2007 - Give Responsibly, Do Not Buy Lottery Tickets for Minors
  British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is advising British Columbians not to buy lottery products as gifts for minors this holiday season.
• December 10, 2007 - $100 million Starlight Casino offers new entertainment and gaming experiences
  Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Inc. and British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) are pleased to announce the official opening of Starlight Casino, a full-service entertainment facility showcasing B.C.'s newest poker room, the newest gaming machines - some unique to B.C. - dining and an intimate show lounge featuring live local entertainment.
• December 5, 2007 - B.C. poker players get set for world poker championship in Las Vegas
  Fifteen lucky B.C. poker players will be heading to the 2007 Three Card Poker World Championship in Las Vegas for a chance to win the $500,000US top prize, December 16 to 19, 2007.
• November 29, 2007 - Responsible Play Information Centre introduced in Kelowna
  Responsible gambling education and problem gambling prevention are front and centre with the installation of a Responsible Play Information Centre (RPIC) at Lake City Casino in Kelowna.
• November 26, 2007 - Tsawwassen man scores top prize at BC Poker Championships
  Daniel Idema of Tsawwassen outlasted 643 players to walk away with the top prize at British Columbia Lottery Corporation's BC Poker Championships, held November 18-25 at River Rock Casino Resort.
• October 26, 2007 - Maple Ridge resident wins the first tickets to 2010!
  British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) and the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) are pleased to congratulate Gwen Blair. The Maple Ridge resident won the very first tickets to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony through the SportsFunder First Tickets to 2010 lottery ticket.
• October 24, 2007 - Poker greats compete for BC's biggest prize pool
  For the past two years, poker greats have flocked to British Columbia to compete for our province's biggest prize pool. This year will be no exception, as British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) proudly presents the third annual BC Poker Championships, from November 18 to 25, 2007.
• October 22, 2007 - Win the first tickets to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games
  Today, British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is pleased to release First Tickets to 2010, a new $5 SportsFunder Instant Win ticket offering players the chance to win the very first tickets to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony.
• October 22, 2007 - Nanaimo resident wins dream getaway
  Diane Ilich of Nanaimo is on her way to a $20,000 New York and Los Angeles shopping spree after winning the grand prize of British Columbia Lottery Corporation's Live Your Dream Giveaway contest at Great Canadian Casino in Nanaimo.
• October 22, 2007 - Players and community reap benefits of first Mahjong tournament
  Maria Chau of Richmond was the champion of the province's first Mahjong tournament, held in support of the Richmond Community Foundation. Chau defeated 227 players to take home the top prize of $5,000 after six hours of play in the Mahjong Charity Open at River Rock Casino Resort on October 21.
• October 16, 2007 - BCLC Named Among Top Employers for 2008
  British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) learned that it has been named one of BC's Top Employers for 2008 by MediaCorp as released in The Vancouver Sun, The Province and the Victoria Times-Colonist on October 13, 2007.
• October 12, 2007 - New gaming centre launches in Prince Rupert
  British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) and 0733244 BC Ltd. are pleased to announce the official opening of Chances Prince Rupert, the new community gaming centre featuring harbour views, the latest in gaming entertainment, and high-end food service.
• October 10, 2007 - Mission entertainment facility joins Chances family
  British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) and Boardwalk Gaming and Entertainment Inc. are proud to announce Chances Boardwalk Mission as the newest addition to the Chances gaming entertainment family.
• October 9, 2007 - Responsible Play Information Centres introduced to CGCs
  Responsible gambling education and problem gambling prevention are front and centre with the installation of new self-serve Responsible Play Information Centres at Community Gaming Centres (CGCs) across the province this fall.
• September 21, 2007 - Fort St. John receives more entertainment options
  British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) and Pomeroy Group are pleased to announce the grand opening of the new Chances Fort St. John entertainment facility, following a community VIP ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 21.
• September 19, 2007 - Mahjong tournament a win-win for players and community
  On October 21st, Mahjong fans will have the opportunity to support the Richmond Community Foundation while trying their hand in the province's first Mahjong Charity Open.
• September 14, 2007 - World-class entertainment facility opens in Port Alberni
  British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), Alberni Valley Gaming Association (AVGA), and Coulson Group are pleased to announce the official opening of the new Chances RimRock entertainment facility in Port Alberni.
• September 12, 2007 - BCLC reports on implementation of Ombudsman recommendations and Player First program
  Today, British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) released a status report on its progress in implementing the May 29th recommendations of the BC Ombudsman concerning lotteries, and on its Player First plan which will bring BCLC to the forefront of the lottery industry in player protection. BCLC had committed to reporting quarterly on its progress.
• September 4, 2007 - Grand Forks poker player blazed her way to shootout victory
  Vivencia Kiraly of Grand Forks was the last player standing at the British Columbia Lottery Corporation's 2nd Annual Pacific Poker Shootout. After three days of No Limit Texas Hold'Em Shootout, Kiraly walked away with two prizes for a total of $51,300.
• August 28, 2007 - Are you a lottery winner? Listen for the new winning jingle!
  British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has launched a fresh, new, modern-sounding winning jingle. Listen for the new tune at lottery retail locations across B.C. to find out if you are a winner.
• August 23, 2007 - BCLC Board of Directors announces severance agreement for former CEO
  The Board of Directors of the British Columbia Lottery Corporation has reached a severance agreement with the former President and CEO, Mr. Vic Poleschuk. This severance agreement was reached in accordance with BCLC's legal obligations under the Public Sector Employers Act.
• August 23, 2007 - BCLC releases forensic audit of lottery retailer "win" files
  The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) today released copies of an audit recently completed by Vancouver-based Blair Mackay Mynett Valuations (BMMV), to the public. BCLC commissioned the audit in April as part of a number of actions taken to address questions about the frequency of wins by lottery retailers. BMMV is a private accounting firm that provides a variety of specialized accounting services, including forensic and investigative accounting.
• August 22, 2007 - British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) Media Conference Call
  Tomorrow, BCLC's President and CEO Dana Hayden will host a telephone conference call at 10:00 a.m. to announce key findings of an audit of BCLC's lottery business completed by the forensic audit firm Blair Mackay Mynett Valuations.
• July 30, 2007 - Poker players "shoot" to be best in the West
  Do you have nerves of steel to be the best poker player in the West? British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is proud to present the second annual Pacific Poker Shootout, from August 31 to September 2 at Cascades Casino.
• July 17, 2007 - BCLC selects Castlegar site for new community gaming centre
  British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) today announced the selection of the City of Castlegar as the location for a community gaming centre, following the Corporation's comprehensive review of the West Kootenay gaming market.
• July 5, 2007 - Chances Campbell River changes entertainment landscape
  Today, representatives of British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) and Playtime Community Gaming Centres Inc. held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of the new Chances Campbell River entertainment facility.
• June 18, 2007 - BCLC Vice President of Casino Gaming announces retirement
  Brian Lynch, Vice President of Casino Gaming, has announced his retirement from the British Columbia Lottery Corporation. Mr. Lynch's retirement is effective July 1, 2007.
• June 14, 2007 - BCLC Board changes
  The Board of the British Columbia Lottery Corporation has announced the resignation of Board member John Bell.
• June 8, 2007 - Interim BC Lotteries President and CEO Announced
  The Board of Directors of the British Columbia Lottery Corporation has announced the appointment of Dana Hayden as Interim President and CEO, effective immediately.
• June 1, 2007 - BCLC Board of Directors announces termination of CEO
  The Board of Directors of the British Columbia Lottery Corporation have decided a change of leadership for the organization is required. Therefore, the Board has terminated Vic Poleschuk, President & CEO, effective immediately.
• May 29, 2007 - Message from BCLC President and CEO
  BCLC President and CEO Vic Poleschuk addresses media regarding the BC Ombudsman's Report.
• May 29, 2007 - SOLICITOR GENERAL ORDERS LOTTERY AUDIT
  An independent and comprehensive audit of the British Columbia Lottery Corporation's (BCLC) retail lottery system and government's Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch (GPEB) is being launched, Solicitor General John Les announced today.
• May 14, 2007 - Torontonian mastered his way to top place at Johnny Chan Poker Classic
  After three days of tournament play, Henry Tran of Toronto beat out 499 players including celebrity poker pro Johnny Chan to take home the top prize of $325,000. Tran was competing in the No Limit Texas Hold'Em main event of British Columbia Lottery Corporation's first Johnny Chan Poker Classic held at River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond this past week.
• April 23, 2007 - South Okanagan gaming market potential assessed
  Richmond, April 23, 2007 British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has assessed the gaming market in the South Okanagan and has decided not to proceed with a gaming facility at this time.
• April 3, 2007 - Consumer Advisory: BC Lottery Internet Number Checker
  Richmond, B.C. April 3, 2007 – The BC Lottery Corporation wishes to notify Lottery players who use BCLC's Internet Number Checker to check lottery results, that a technical issue has occurred. On February 8, a software upgrade inadvertently prevented draw results from being presented correctly by secondary BCLC web addresses. The problem was identified and resolved on March 30, 2007.
• March 21, 2007 - British Columbia hosts first ever Johnny Chan Poker Classic
  Do you have what it takes to compete with the poker master? British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is proud to present the inaugural Johnny Chan Poker Classic, May 6-13, 2007.
• March 2, 2007 - Chances Cowichan offers new entertainment options
  (Richmond) March 2, 2007 – Today, bingo fans joined in the celebrations marking the official opening of the new entertainment facility Chances Cowichan. The facility was opened by representatives of British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), Duncan Dabber Bingo Society (DDBS) and Cowichan Tribes.
• February 28, 2007 - BCLC and Starlight Casino Add "Spark" to Fireworks Sponsorship
  Richmond, B.C., February 28, 2007 – Today, British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) and Starlight Casino announced that they will make a significant investment in the HSBC Celebration of Light to ensure the future of the festival.
• February 26, 2007 - Langley woman takes home top prize at Women's Poker Classic
  Richmond, February 26, 2007 – Louise Harry of Langley worked her way one hand at a time to become champion of British Columbia Lottery Corporation's Women's Poker Classic, Canada's only women's poker tournament.
• February 13, 2007 - BC Lottery Corporation Poll Finds Big Differences in
  Struggling for an original Valentine's Day gift idea? Why not buy your sweetheart a Millionaire Life ticket? Purchase before the end of Valentine's Day and they'll also be eligible for early-bird prizes. also be eligible for early-bird prizes.
• January 31, 2007 - BCLC Announces Largest Yearly Prize in Canadian History
  Today, British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) announced the launch of Millionaire Life, a new national lottery game that will reward one lucky ticket holder the largest annuity prize in Canadian history: $1 Million every year for 25 years.
• January 16, 2007 - Local Restaurateur to Shop till' he Drops
  As the winner of the Lotto 6/49 Shopping Spree Contest, on Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 11:30 a.m., James Christopherson will embark on a mission to spend $64,900 in just six hours and 49 minutes in Burnaby's Metrotown at Metropolis.
• December 27, 2006 - Last Lotto Super 7 Jackpot of 2006 Hits
  The New Year is all about making changes for the better, setting goals and making resolutions about how life will be different. Imagine the resolutions you could make if you ended 2006 by winning Friday's massive $32 million Lotto Super 7 jackpot.
• December 18, 2006 - BCLC Welcomes Ombudsman's Review
  British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) welcomes an independent investigation by the Ombudsman into the fairness of the administrative and procedural processes pertaining to BCLC games.
• December 12, 2006 - BC residents spend "Great day with Gretzky!"
  Today, the winners of the SportsFunder "Great Day with Gretzky" prize enjoyed a terrific time with Wayne Gretzky in Vancouver. The five winners were allowed to bring a guest each and some chose to share the once-in-a-lifetime experience with their children.
• December 5, 2006 - B.C. Resident Places 5th in Three Card Poker Finals
  Renato Delos Santos of Vancouver, B.C., placed fifth in the final round of Shufflemaster's Three Card Poker National Championships at Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas, on Nov. 30.
• November 27, 2007 - Abbotsford's David Ross White is B.C.'s 2006 Poker Champion
  After three days of tournament play, David Ross White of Abbotsford, B.C., is B.C.'s newest poker champion, walking away with the grand prize of $600,000, the champion's watch and bragging rights.
• November 28, 2006 - B.C. Players Headed to Las Vegas Three Card Poker Championships
  Fourteen B.C. poker players will compete at the ShuffleMaster Three Card Poker National Championships at Caesar's Palace for a chance to win $1 million (U.S.), November 28 to 30.
• November 16, 2006 - Players are All-in for Second B.C. Poker Championships
  British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is proud to present the second annual B.C. Poker Championships. This year's tournament runs November 20 to 26 at River Rock Casino Resort.
• September 21, 2006 - $1.5 million boost for amateur sports in B.C. from ground-breaking new lottery
  B.C.'s amateur sports community will receive an additional $1.5 million for several programs to strengthen and encourage participation in all levels of amateur sport, Jim Lightbody, Vice-President of Lottery Gaming, announced today.
• July 13, 2006 - First "Great One" ticket found!
  Richmond, B.C., July 13, 2006 – Victoria resident Gordon Wells became the first entrant into the "Win a Great Day with Gretzky" draw when he scratched his winning ticket on Friday, July 5. The 35 year-old construction supervisor will now be entered into November's draw to win a once-in-a-lifetime experience to spend a day with hockey legend Wayne Gretzky.
• July 5, 2006 - Chances Gaming Entertainment opens in Dawson Creek
  Richmond, July 5, 2006 – British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) and Great Canadian Gaming Corporation announce the grand opening of Chances in Dawson Creek, marking the completion of the new community gaming centre (CGC).
• June 2, 2006 - Agency Roster Announced
  British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has selected five advertising and marketing communications partners to support it in a wide range of business and marketing opportunities.
• May 24, 2006 - Bagri is last man standing in the Pacific Poker Shooutout
  Stuart Bagri of North Vancouver outlasted all other participants to win $51,300 to become B.C.'s Pacific Poker Shootout champion.
• February 23, 2006 - BCLC congratulates B.C.'s newest silver medalist
  British Columbia Lottery Corporation congratulates Alanna Kraus and the women's short track relay team who have won the silver medal at the Torino Winter Games.
• February 20, 2006 - B.C. athletes featured on new SportsFunder Instant lottery ticket
  Today, British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) announces an exciting new addition to the SportsFunder suite of lottery products; the $10 SportsFunder Instant Win ticket.
• February 2, 2006 - British Columbia Lottery Corporation launches SportsFunder lottery
  Vancouver, Thursday, February 2, 2006 — Today, British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) and the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games announced their new partnership with the unveiling of SportsFunder, a suite of lottery games that will produce an estimated $20 million for amateur sport in B.C.
• November 21, 2005 - Canada's biggest poker tournament a huge success
  Richmond, November 21, 2005 – James Hawkins of Salt Spring Island may be new to poker tournaments, but he certainly had his game face on when he battled until the wee hours of the morning to win the grand prize of $382,000 at the B.C. Poker Championship on November 21. British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), in partnership with River Rock Casino Resort, proudly hosted the biggest poker tournament in Canadian history from November 17 to 20, 2005.
• November 17, 2005 - History is in the cards at the B.C. Poker Championship
  Richmond, November 17, 2005 – British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), in partnership with River Rock Casino Resort, is proud to present the inaugural B.C. Poker Championship. The Championship runs from November 17 to 20 at the River Rock Casino Resort Show Room, 8811 River Road, Richmond.
• October 31, 2005 - Keno launched on PlayNow @ bclc.com
  Richmond, October 31, 2005 – British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) announces the availability of Keno for play and purchase through its PlayNow web site located at bclc.com. Keno is the B.C.-only lottery that picks 20 numbers each new draw and gives players the chance to win up to $100,000 every five minutes.
• September 23, 2005 - Canucks Scratch & Win ticket returns
  Richmond, September 23, 2005 – British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) announces the launch of a second Scratch & Win game as part of their long-standing marketing partnership with the Vancouver Canucks. Today, the $10 Canucks Scratch & Win ticket is available for purchase through all lottery retailers... while supplies last.
• September 8, 2005 - Parkvilles resident set for life
  Richmond, September 8, 2005 – Norman (Norm) Robinson, of Parksville, chose between $1,000 a week for 25 years or a lump-sum payment of $675,000 when playing Set for Life 5th Anniversary lottery ticket. He chose the latter.
• August 30, 2005 - $14.5 million Lotto 6/49 prize paid in to court for resolution
  Richmond, August 30, 2005 – Today, British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) announced its decision to pay a recent Lotto 6/49 jackpot prize in to court. In its responsibility to maintain the integrity and security of lottery gaming, BCLC ensures all lottery prizes are paid to rightful ticket holders.
• July 12, 2005 - Lotto 6/49 and Lotto Super 7 lead lottery games online
  Richmond, July 12, 2005 – British Columbia Lottery Corporation's (BCLC's) most popular lottery products are now available for purchase online through PlayNow on bclc.com with the introduction of Lotto 6/49, Lotto Super 7, BC/49 and Extra.
• June 24, 2005 - New facility offers cascades of entertainment
  Kamloops, June 24, 2005 – British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) and Gateway Casinos today announced the grand opening of Cascades Gateway Casino, Hotel and Convention Centre located at 20393 Fraser Highway in the City of Langley.
• June 14, 2005 - Luggage was premonition for $6.75 million Cranbrook lottery winners
  Al and Tina Greenall of Cranbrook became B.C.'s latest Lotto 6/49 jackpot winners.
• April 11, 2005 - Full barbecue tank leads to full bank
  'First-time dipper' wins BC/49 grand prize.
• March 30, 2005 - $15.6 million Lotto 6/49 winner had to turn up the heat to cool down!
  A Richmond man has become B.C.'s fourth largest lottery winner ever.
• February 17, 2005 - $24 million jackpot winner has been found!
  Tsering Luding (pronounced Sare-ing Low-ding) of Richmond has become the biggest lottery winner in the history of B.C.
• February 15, 2005 - Happy Valentine's Day for $12.5 million Coquitlam lottery winner
  B.C.'s latest Lotto 6/49 jackpot winner carried the winning ticket in his wallet for two weeks.
• February 3, 2005 - Edgewater Casino to open in downtown Vancouver
  Two older casinos in Vancouver have been consolidated into a single new location at the Plaza of Nations.
• February 3, 2005 - $12.5 million Vancouver mystery at large
  Check your Lotto 6/49 tickets.
• January 31, 2005 - Super Dip your way to $46 million!
  This Wednesday's Lotto 6/49 jackpot is a massive $24 million and this Friday's Lotto Super 7 jackpot is a huge $19 million.
• December 1, 2004 - Boardwalk Gaming Centre Mission opens this Saturday
  The newest entertainment option in Mission will officially open with a gala event.
• November 2, 2004 - Lillooet man wins $1.5 million on Living Large Lottery
  Signal Point Community Gaming Centre is the newest entertainment option in Williams Lake.
• October 8, 2004 - BCLC offers select lottery games through the Internet
  British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) today introduced Internet play and purchase as a new way to distribute select lottery products.
• October 8, 2004 - Boardwalk Gaming Centre Burnaby opens its doors
  Boardwalk Gaming Centre Burnaby is Burnaby's newest Bingo Entertainment Centre.
• September 15, 2004 - New casino opens in Prince George
  Treasure Cove Casino sets new standard for attractive and exciting casino gaming
• July 23, 2004 - Burnaby man wins $8.6 million thanks to a watermelon
  Carlos Darjuan, 49, of Burnaby has a watermelon to thank for his 8.6 million lottery win.
• June 14, 2004 - Eight co-workers get Super Rich with Lotto Super 7 Jackpot
  Lotto Super 7 Jackpot won in Kelowna
• May 17, 2004 - Lotto 6/49 and BC/49 announce bigger jackpots and more prizes
  Starting May 30, 2004, exciting enhancements to Lotto 6/49 and BC/49! They're the SAME GAMES, but have BIGGER JACKPOTS and MORE PRIZES!
• May 6, 2004 - Lucky week for Surrey lottery players
  Two Surrey residents each won over $1 million.
• April 4, 2004 - Fraser Downs Gaming Centre opens
  New gaming options for horse racing fans in Cloverdale
• March 25, 2004 - Enterprise Entertainment Opens
  Enterprise Entertainment moves bingo into the 21st century
• February 20, 2004 - $1,000,000 Extravaganza
  North Vancouver woman wins a $1,000,000 Extravaganza
• February 20, 2004 - Thirty-four co-workers going to the bank
  Thirty-four co-workers share $500,000 Extra top prize
• Richmond, February 16, 2004 - Mayor of Pemberton wins $100,000
  Elinor Warner, the Mayor of Pemberton, has won $100,000 on the Canucks Scratch & Win ticket.
• February 2, 2004 - Two long-time friends collect $500,000 on Extra
  Norton decided to e-mail her long-time friend Whitaker and simply asked her, "Are you sitting down? Because we won the lottery!"
• January 5, 2004 - Langley man wins biggest single-ticket Keno prize ever
  $150,000 won playing Keno and Keno Bonus
• December 30, 2003 - Two Vancouver Island men win biggest Toto jackpot ever!
  The biggest Toto prize ever
• December 22, 2003 - Christmas comes early for $10 million Lotto Super 7 winner
  Super rich Vancouver resident is taking his money to the bank, for now
• November 27, 2003 - McDonald’s janitor wins $3 million on Lotto 6/49
  Winner has no immediate plans to quit his job
• November 25, 2003 - Changes announced to Lotto 6/49
  Interprovincial Lottery Corporation annnounces game changes after extensive consumer research across Canada
• November 10, 2003 - Port Moody co-workers win Lotto Super 7 jackpot of $7.5 million
  Last-minute decision to buy tickets as a group results in $750,000 each
• October 14, 2003 - Beef jerky purchase worth $10 million
  A Vancouver couple wins share of Lotto Super 7 $30 million jackpot
• October 9, 2003 - BCLC and Canucks print more Scratch & Win tickets
  A new batch of 200,000 additional tickets becomes available Oct. 14
• October 6, 2003 - October Car Bonus Event surprises Surrey man
  Lotto 6/49 winner chooses cash alternative
• October 6, 2003 - Canucks fan got in the game and won $100,000
  A Vancouver woman is the first grand prize winner on the new Scratch & Win ticket
• September 29, 2003 - BCLC and Canucks team up in marketing partnership
  Marketing partnership has three elements, including a Scratch & Win ticket
• September 23, 2003 - New artists and presenting sponsor jump on board Fire on the Mountain relief effort
  BCLC has become a presenting sponsor of a benefit concert in Kamloops to help lift spirits and rebuild BC communities
• September 18, 2003 - More time for Lotto 6/49
  Starting September 20, 2003, Lotto 6/49, BC/49 and Extra sales close at 6 p.m. on draw days
• August 15, 2003 - Surrey man wins Keno Viper live on City TV
  Terry Fisher of Surrey has won the Keno Viper contest
• June 11, 2003 - Next step confirmed in casino's relocation to City of Langley
  Gateway Casinos Inc. proposed service provider for a relocated casino in the city of Langley
• May 22, 2003 - Supernatural $10 million experience
  Radium Hot Springs resident had a premonition about winning the lottery
• May 12, 2003 - $10 million Lotto 6/49 ticket sold in B.C.
  Who is B.C.'s latest big millionaire?
• March 31, 2003 - Vancouver co-workers win record lottery jackpot of $22 million
  Group of 20 splits biggest prize in BC history
• March 18, 2003 - Fort Nelson woman wins biggest lottery prize in BC's history
  A Fort Nelson woman is super rich
• March 17, 2003 - Someone is Super rich! BC's biggest lotto waits to be claimed
  Winning ticket purchased in Peace River North district
• December 18, 2002 - British Columbia Lottery Corporation Casino Relocation Process update
  City of Langley and City of Surrey preferred host local governments
• December 16, 2002 - Win $100,000 a year for 25 years with Living Large Lottery
  New lottery offers more than 100,000 prizes
• November 15, 2002 - B.C. Lions absent from Grey Cup, but eight British Columbians will be on the field hoping to score $6.49 million
  Lotto 6/49 20th Anniversary Bonus Draws
• November 12, 2002 - Only days left to claim lottery prize that includes trip to Grey Cup and chance to win $6.49 million
  Ticket must be claimed by Nov. 15, 2002
• October 3, 2002 - Two great Canadian icons - Lotto 6/49 and Grey Cup - join together for 20th anniversary celebration
  Series of nine additional bonus draws
• July 25, 2002 - Commencement of Casino Relocation Process for community casinos eligible to relocate or expand capacity
  Four community casinos eligible to relocate to willing host governments
• July 19, 2002 - New law improves management and accountability of gaming
  Gaming Control Act sets up comprehensive framework
• June 12, 2002 - Lotto 6/49 celebrates 20th anniversary
  More than 626 million Canadians have shared $15 billion in prize money
• May 22, 2002 - Kelowna couple claim part of record-setting jackpot
  Four tickets share $37.8 million on Lotto Super 7
• May 21, 2002 - Lotto Super 7 record jackpot split four ways
  One winning ticket sold in B.C.
• May 10, 2002 - Lotto Super 7 Jackpot grows to $34 million
  Canada's largest lotto jackpot draw
• March 6, 2002 - British Columbia Lottery Corporation announces approval to implement its Strategic Business and Service Plan
  Business initiatives will fundamentally change the way BCLC does business
• November 6, 2000 - View Royal site moves to next step in Southern Vancouver Island Casino Relocation Process
  View Royal selected as preferred site for a relocated full-service community casino
• June 12, 2000 - Casino Relocation Process launched
  Five-stage process provides fair and equal opportunity