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A big kudos to our team members who spent the early morning volunteering with the Kamloops Food Bank Drive-Thru Breakfast event in support of the Starfish Backpack Program! These backpacks provide nutritious meals to children in need, ensuring they have enough to eat over the weekend. Learn how you can support the Starfish Backpack Program in your community: https://starfishpack.com/

Calling all Heroes! 📣   We’re excited to announce that BCLC is partnering with the Canucks Sports & Entertainment (CSE) again this season and bringing back the BCLC Community Hero Program! This season, we’ll be extending the program to all of B.C., recognizing and honouring the outstanding contributions of everyday heroes in their home communities.   As part of the BCLC Community Heroes program, all Heroes and their guests will be provided with tickets to a Canucks home game, Canucks jerseys, and the opportunity to crank the Rogers Arena siren as players hit the ice. Heroes residing outside the Lower Mainland or Fraser Valley will receive flights and accommodation.    Do you know someone who goes above and beyond in their community to make it a better place to live? Learn more and nominate them today: https://lnkd.in/gVnYhkR6.

We look forward to working with Future Anthem to enhance our player experience through tech and data capabilities 👏

At BCLC, we're all about creating win-wins—this time, through powerful partnerships that support communities across the province! We're proud to increase access to sports, arts, and culture for those who need it most with our BCLC Community Ticketing Program. Let's celebrate the amazing work of local charities and non-profits by nominating deserving groups today. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/grsV5B7Q

We’re excited to reveal another speaker! 📣   Next month is this year’s New Horizons in Safer Gambling Conference on October 28-30! Melissa Salmon, PhD, Focal Research Consultants Applied Research Lead, will be joined by Ryan McCarthy, BCLC’s Director of Player Health, and Dr Carrie Shaw from the Responsible Gambling Council to lead a panel speaking to Sustaining Player Activity Through Interactions. Watch below as Melissa gives us a sneak peek of what’s to come!   Have you registered yet? Early bird registration has been extended until Sept 10. Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gjYvi9Jk

New Horizons Speaker Reveal ✨ Watch below as Dr. Luke Clark speaks to his upcoming session at this year’s New Horizons in Safer Gambling Conference this October 28 - 30, 2024, at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Dr. Mariya Cherkasova and Claudia Fu will join him in discussing the new directions of gambling research in slots, sports, and streams. Have you registered yet? Early bird pricing for this year’s New Horizons in Safer Gambling conference is coming to a close on September 2! Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gjYvi9Jk.

🌈 Celebrating Pride in Kamloops 🌈 BCLC’s commitment to diversity and inclusion was on display this weekend as our team proudly participated in the Kamloops Pride Parade, standing in solidarity with our 2SLGBTQIAPA+ community. The event was a celebration of unity, with 35 BCLC team members, including our executive and senior leaders, joining alongside young family members, pets, and friends. A special thank you to our VP, Alan Kerr, for leading us in this vibrant display of our values. At BCLC, we believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and safe. This event was more than just a celebration—it was a powerful reminder of our dedication to fostering a culture of belonging and amplifying our impact to build inclusive communities. Thank you to our incredible team and community for making this day unforgettable.

Excitement is building for our New Horizons in Safer Gambling Conference! We’re thrilled to share a sneak peek of what’s in store with a message from our keynote speaker, Shawn DuBravac, PhD, CFA 🎤 Dr. DuBravac brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the table, speaking to a number of changes in society impacting the gaming industry and how we need to make strategic investments to help build the businesses we want to run in 10 years. Check out the video below for a taste of what’s to come! #NewHorizons2024

Our brand new highly-anticipated Scratch & Win ticket has hit the shelves!   BCLC recently launched a limited-run, Concert of a Lifetime Scratch & Win ticket. This isn’t just any ticket — 10 players will win a prize of $25,000 and be entered into a second-chance prize draw for the chance to win the grand prize: a private suite for them and 13 guests to attend a sold-out show, one of the most highly anticipated concerts of the year, coming this year to BC Place.   This innovative ticket reinforces our commitment to delivering exceptional entertainment experiences by offering prize winners a chance to visit one of Canada’s most iconic venues. It also delivers value back to British Columbians because funds generated by lottery sales go back to the Province of B.C. – a real win-win!   We love seeing the excitement this ticket has generated so far, and the successful launch is a testament to our incredible team's hard work.

We're honoured to be shortlisted for an Excellence in Governance Award in the Engagement category! Kudos to our team members, who are committed to enhancing our engagement programs at BCLC and who have placed us among some prestigious nominees. We look forward to the 11th Excellence in Governance Awards ceremony and gala dinner, which will be held on November 7th at the Carlu in Toronto.