British Columbia Lottery reportedly moves to protect monopoly
British Columbia officials are putting a stop to international online gambling operators who are offering their services to residents. A warning has been sent out telling operators from other countries to stay away.
Reportedly, towards the end of August, the British Columbia Gaming Policy Enforcement Branch sent out a letter to online gambling operators who were taking wagers from residents of the province. The letters were sent out to 19 different CEOs to warn the operators that if the activities continue they would likely be in violation of the Criminal Code of Canada as well as the Gaming Control Act.
eGaming Review (subscription) was able to obtain a copy of the letter which stated that only the British Columbia Lottery Corporation has the right to conduct, manage and o…