News Items tag as: BCLC

Vernon man wins $630,000 playing a lottery slot online
May 30, 2025 - 2:20 PM

A Vernon man was bored while waiting for his friend to arrive so he decided to play a lottery slot online.
West Kelowna woman wins $150,000 on scratch ticket
May 06, 2025 - 11:40 AM

West Kelowna’s Brenda Domerchie got a bigger payday than most babysitters do.
Kelowna woman buying a Hummer after $600,000 lotto win
February 27, 2025 - 3:15 PM
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A Kelowna woman couldn't believe it when she found out she won more than $600,000 playing the lottery.
Odds are even between Canada and US in 4 Nations final: BCLC
February 19, 2025 - 6:00 PM

Sports gamblers are getting their cash out for the 4 Nations Face-Off Final Thursday, and the BC Lottery Corporation thinks it’s going to be the most bet-on hockey game.
BC lottery winner sued by colleagues claiming ticket was part of work pool
January 13, 2025 - 3:42 PM

A BC truck driver who won $2-million in the lottery has managed to hang onto his winnings after he was sued by his colleagues who said the cash was part of their workplace lottery pool.
Giving kids lottery scratchers as gifts can create risky gambling behaviour
December 18, 2024 - 7:00 PM

With online gambling accessible and rising in popularity the BC Lottery Corporation is warning people that giving kids lottery scratchers could make them more likely to grow into risky gamblers.
BC woman won $18 million lottery prize
March 12, 2024 - 12:07 PM

A Vancouver Island Resident just won $18 million from the Lotto Max Jackpot.
Someone in BC has won $58M playing Lotto 6/49
March 07, 2024 - 9:00 AM

Someone in BC is $58 million richer after winning the Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball Jackpot.
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.
Time to place your bets on BC's New Year's baby
December 28, 2023 - 12:00 PM

British Columbia Lottery Corporation has announced the odds for betting on the first baby of the new year.
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Kootenay woman upset by deer cull sues realtor for 'misleading' her about neighbourhood
An Invermere woman who attempted to sue her real estate agent because she didn't like her neighbours or the fact that the town was culling deer has been ordered to pay special costs because of her behaviour over the seven years of litigation.

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