The latest information that surfaced from last weekâs hearing of the Cullenâs Commission we learn that in 2015 the British Columbia Lottery Corporation rejected to follow anti-money laundering program. In order to keep revenue up and coming, the corporation did not comply with the provincial governmentâs proposed program to deal […]
Author: Daniel Thompson
BCLC Informs of Unclaimed Lotto 6/49 Ticket Worth CA$1 Million
It is no secret that Lotto 6/49 is a fan-favorite lottery game among Canadians, due to its more than generous rewards. But the British Columbia Lottery Corporation is still looking for the Lotto 6/49 ticket winner, who has not shown up just yet. He or she must collect their reward […]
BCLC CEO Shocked by Alleged Money Laundering Activities
Supreme Court Justice Austin Cullen was tasked with the responsibility of leading the public inquiry into money laundering, after three reports emerging of information of millions of dollars being laundered in real estate, luxury vehicles, and gaming industries. The topic of money laundering crime activities on casino premises has been […]
1X2 Network Debuts on Canadian Soil with Loto-Québec Collab
Last year has been very tough on gambling enthusiasts from all around the world, due to the government ordered lockdowns preventing land-based casinos from working. Forcing them to look for online alternatives, which as we all know are quite repetitive and not quite the actual thing. This is why Loto-QuĂ©bec […]
Ex-BCLCâs VP Allegedly Sought Lax Anti-Money Laundering Rules
In Wednesdayâs episode of the Cullenâs Commission, executive director of investigations for the B.C. Gaming Policy Enforcement Branch Cary Skrine testified that back in 2019 former VP of BCLC Robert Kroeker asked the anti-money laundering team to âloosen rulesâ. However, Wednesdayâs inquiry finds that those allegations remain unproven since there […]
Cullen Commission Money Laundering Hearing Takes a Moving Turn
Emotions got the better of former British Columbia Lottery Corporation vice-president Robert Kroeker, in Tuesdayâs most recent episode of drama during the public inquiry into money laundering. Kroekerâs voice cracked during his second day of testimony when explaining his experience and politics when he was Vice-president of the Crown Corporation […]
Loto-Quebec Improves Live Casino Experience
Due to the high demand for all kinds of online casino games, Loto-Quebec has taken up its games a notch. The Crown corporation started using actual croupiers for their Live Online game selection. Employees of the Swedish Evolution Gaming company will be dealing cards from Latvia and Georgia, which will […]
Is B.C. Attorney-General Truly Interested in Anti-Money Laundering Battle?
Former British Columbia Lottery Corporation VP Robert Kroecker accused David Eby of becoming disinterested in a 2017 meeting on the subject of anti-money laundering operations. In his words, Attorney-General Eby became less interested in monitoring and reporting money laundering on Canadian casinos’ premises, which coincided with the NDP forming government. […]
Great Canadian Gaming Leaderâs Resignation Shocks Gambling Industry
Yesterday Great Canadian Gaming Corporation announced that their President, Director and Chief Executive Officer – Rod Baker will resign from the position effective immediately. Rod Baker handed in his resignation and was later accepted by the companyâs board of directors, after Baker and his wife â Ekaterina Baker, were accused […]
Woodbine Ent. Announce Schedule Ahead of Standardbred Season
The upcoming 2021 Standardbred season stakes were announced last week in the recent Woodbine Entertainment statement. This season generated even more interest among betting enthusiasts with the possibility of reopening tracks for visitors. The upcoming season at Woodbine Mohawk Park will bring more than CA$20 million in betting stakes up […]