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Woman With Disabilities Claims BC Casino Barred Her Thinking She Was Drunk

A woman believes she was discriminated against because of her disabilities after security at the Cascades Casino in BC would not let her in.

Posted on: August 8, 2023 | | C.J. Pierre

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BC Casinos To Implement ID Verification As Part Of Self-Exclusion

The British Columbia Lottery Corporation's decision comes as part of an initiative to support people who have registered for self-exclusion.

Posted on: May 18, 2023 | | Matthew Lomon

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BC Expands Civil Forfeiture Act To Crack Down On Money Laundering

The rule changes are in response to the Cullen Commission's investigation into money laundering at BC casinos over a 10-year span.

Posted on: April 6, 2023 | | Matthew Lomon

British Columbia's largest transnational money laundering investigation recently closed with a special prosecutor recommending no charges.

Failed B.C. Money Laundering Investigation Prompts Passionate Responses

British Columbia's largest transnational money laundering investigation recently closed with a special prosecutor recommending no charges.

Posted on: March 7, 2023 | | Matthew Lomon

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RCMP Raid On Illegal Gambling Den In Richmond, BC, Ends In 16 Arrests

BC RCMP arrested sixteen people involved in an illegal gambling operation in a Richmond home. The bust, which closed the illegal casino, followed a 2022 investigation into the operation.

Posted on: January 23, 2023 | | Robyn McNeil

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Compassionate Chip Theft Earns Former Casino Worker Conditional Sentence

A Grand Villa Casino Burnaby worker was spared a prison sentence after stealing chips to fund medical treatments for a brother with late-stage cancer.

Posted on: December 13, 2022 | | Jose Colorado

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Big Crowds, Long Waits At Cascades Casino Delta Opening

Cascades Casino Delta got off to a rocking start, with online posts showing jam-packed crowds and long lines awaiting patrons.

Posted on: October 11, 2022 | | Jose Colorado

After years of delays, the operator is set to open Cascades Casino Delta in BC. It is Gateway's 29th casino in Canada.

Gateway Expands Empire, Will Open 29th Canada Casino

After years of delays, the operator is set to open Cascades Casino Delta in BC. It is Gateway's 29th casino in Canada.

Posted on: September 22, 2022 | | Jose Colorado

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Pair Accused In Shooting Of BC Money Laundering Kingpin Face Direct Indictment

Federal prosecutors announce a direct indictment against the duo accused in the brutal murder of an alleged casino money laundering kingpin.

Posted on: September 21, 2022 | | Jose Colorado

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Kelowna Man Wins $1M Slot Jackpot In 20 Minutes

A Kelowna man gambled $5.25 on a Powerbucks slot machine and won a cool $1,032,361.83 jackpot. Remarkably, it took only 20 minutes.

Posted on: September 2, 2022 | | Robyn McNeil