British Columbia Lottery Corporation is striving to adapt to the constantly-changing circumstances on a provincial and national level. While the COVID-19 outbreak is in its full swing, the Crown corporation is ready to introduce additional changes for protection by closing its prize payout centers. The special offices in Kamloops and Vancouver have been welcoming lottery winners for years, but they would have to close for the time being.
Prize collection is one of the special moments in life, when everything appears to be taken out of a movie and individuals see the special side of the universe. Lottery offerings are among the popular gaming opportunities for Canadians, as they are capable of changing people’s lives for good. British Columbia Lottery Corporation has two prize payout centers in Kamloops and Vancouver.
No Jackpot Claiming
Both of them have played a central role in the lives of many lottery enthusiasts but now they would have to be closed. At 4:30 p.m. on March 18 their operation came to a halt, as the Crown corporation is seeking ways in which it could flatten the curve of the novel coronavirus outbreak. Winners are often making their way to the prize payout center from distant points of the province.
This travel is what could possibly make the current health situation worse. Over the past 24 hours, the province confirmed 45 new cases of COVID-19 within the borders of British Columbia. This increase contributes to the already existing cases, to round them up to 231 individuals contracting the virus. This is the highest rate of COVID-19 outbreak in a Canadian province.
Such a situation calls for draconian measures that would eventually make it easier for the health system, as the Provincial Health Officer has advised. It should be taken into account that players eligible for prizes reaching CA$200 can collect their prizes at one of the BCLC retail locations. For prizes larger than that amount, players can dial 1-866-815-0222 notifying the Crown corporation.
New Casino in Saanich
Once the unprecedented situation has been mitigated, British Columbia Lottery Corporation would have the chance to return to its normal pace of work and payout all the jackpots players are ready to grab. This includes the Main prizes coming with the Lotto MAX and Lotto 6/49, the two popular draw-based games. Purchases could be made online via the BCLC mobile app, the desktop site, as well as in working retail locations.
The Crown corporation is also taking its time to consider future gaming expansion in the Saanich region, which could possibly benefit the community and its projects. A brand new casino complex could soon launch operation in the District of Saanich if the Crown corporation manages to work out all the details surrounding its location, construction, and subsequent operation. Mid-March, British Columbia Lottery Corporation expressed its readiness for a conversation.
Saanich is a community that has been looking forward to this moment for quite a while. The Crown corporation has been monitoring the situation and is ready to make a move in the right direction. Saanich Mayor Fred Haines stated that the new casino venue with a possible accommodation feature would improve the local economy. Projections are that the new casino would be located in Eastern Saanich, as to prevent field cannibalization. Elements Casino in View Royal would be a rival of the new casino complex.
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Author: Yolina
Yolina has followed closely the latest development on the Canadian gaming scene over the past years, monitoring the land-based, lottery, and online offerings up for grabs. The dynamic nature of the local lottery and casino fields, as well as the opportunities lying ahead of Canada fire her enthusiasm for what is to come. A sports betting enthusiast, in her spare time Yolina could be found in her natural habitat – turning the pages of biographies and catching up on the latest stand-up comedy podcasts.