BCLC Revamps Local Lottery Terminals Teaming Up with US Gaming Force

British Columbia Lottery Corporation is on a constant pursuit of new beneficial partnerships that could elevate the player experience down the road. Now it has announced its partnership with Intralot S.A. that is going to see the following five years of collaboration. This is going to guarantee that British Columbia players enjoy only the newest and most advanced lottery terminals from here on out.

Keeping up with the times and the trends is crucial for remaining relevant and a preferred gaming opportunity. This is applicable to lottery gaming among other spheres and British Columbia Lottery Corporation is aware of it. The plan for action includes the replacement of existing lottery terminals that have already lived their life and served millions of Canadian players on a daily basis. The new arrangement would cover the upcoming five years of operation.

New Lottery Terminals Soon in B.C.

There is a possibility that this period is extended with an additional six years of collaboration if the results are satisfying. British Columbia Lottery Corporation is ready to replace its lottery terminals and introduce a breath of fresh air to the management system behind them all. It could be recalled that this project started back in 2017 when the lottery corporation first announced its plans to introduce innovation.

Back then it teamed up with Novomatic Lottery Solutions, the company that managed to perform best among its rivals for the spot and offered the most advanced software solution to oversee the field. The fall of 2018 saw a change of plans for the two companies, as the main role had to be given to Intralot. This was made possible by the contract assignment provision that highlighted the US-based company’s potential to play the part.

This is not a new player entering the field, as the company had been working on the terminal hardware part of the arrangement. The mutual agreement was done eyeing mutual benefits for all parties involved, but this was not the final stage of the decision-making process.

Intralot Enters Canada’s Gaming Field

British Columbia Lottery Corporation has to live up to the expectations of its customers on a daily basis, something possible only through professionalism. This is why the beginning of this year saw another round seeking to find the most convenient Gaming Engine Services supplier. This time Intralot had the opportunity to shine on and deserve its position as the most appropriate one among all candidates.

It is time for a change now, as the current lottery terminals have been in operation ever since 2005. British Columbians have grown to love and be fond of them, but there are modern solutions that could optimize their work down the road. Within the lines of this collaboration, the province is going to see the introduction of brand new lottery terminals, stand-alone ticket checkers, printers and display units.

The overall price of this upgrade would reach CA$24.5 million and it is listed as part of the 2021/2022 BCLC budget. Intralot pointed out that this is a significant step in the right direction, as it would be able to explore an entirely new market and attract new supporters to its brand thanks to the premium offerings. The following five years could be the start of a long partnership.