News Items tag as: Chances Casino

How BCLC helps problem gamblers kick the habit
January 19, 2024 - 6:00 PM

The BC Lottery Corporation has a Game Break Program put in place in all gambling centres as well as PlayNow.com in hopes of helping problem gamblers stay away from their addiction.
Kelowna casino has soft opening this weekend ahead of the full deal in July
May 28, 2021 - 6:00 PM

After more than a year of being totally closed because of COVID and, after spending almost $2 million in renovations in anticipation of getting back to business, Kelowna's Chances Casino is starting to open up this weekend.
This renovated Kelowna casino is ready to go once Dr. Bonnie Henry gives the nod
December 24, 2020 - 1:00 PM

While many businesses have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, the casino industry has been totally shuttered since the spring.
From bingo to blackjack, Chances wants to have it all in Kelowna
December 04, 2019 - 8:34 AM

Best known historically as a bingo hall, Chances in Kelowna wants to expand into table games such as blackjack and roulette.
Gateway takes over Chances Casino in Kamloops
January 16, 2019 - 10:58 AM

KAMLOOPS — Gateway Casinos has bought Chances Casino Kamloops, making Gateway the sole gaming provider in the city.
Kamloops casino doubles up, wins city approval
June 17, 2015 - 8:30 AM

KAMLOOPS - With building expansion already approved for Chances Casino, the gaming facility took another step forward in its bid to expand service capacity and hours.
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Kelowna winery says accountant took almost a half-million dollars
The owners of a Kelowna winery and golf course allege their former controller took nearly $450,000 in just 30 months on the job. The Turton Group, which owns The View winery as well as Orchard Greens golf course and a rental business, is su

No weed, just beer: Bavaria bans smoking cannabis at Oktoberfest and beer gardens
BERLIN (AP) — You can get drunk at Bavaria's world-famous Oktoberfest, but don't get high. The southern German state will ban smoking cannabis at public festivals, inside beer gardens, and even at the Oktoberfest, the world

B.C. home sales slide almost 10 per cent in March despite mortgage rate drop
VANCOUVER - Home sales in British Columbia fell by almost 10 per cent in March compared with the same period last year, in a slowdown an analyst says could be buyers waiting for lower interest rates. The B.C. Real Estate Association says th

How BCLC helps problem gamblers kick the habit