Pursuant to amendments to the Criminal Code of Canada in 1969 and enabling legislation, British Columbia Lottery Corporation was incorporated October 25, 1984 and is continued under the Gaming Control Act of British Columbia (2002).

Prior to 1985, the Province of British Columbia was a partner in the Western Canada Lottery Foundation. As an agent of the Crown, the Province has designated the Corporation as the authority to conduct and manage lottery schemes within B.C., including the marketing of nationwide and regional lottery games in association with other provinces of Canada
Under current provincial gaming legislation, the Corporation has these responsibilities:.

• Conduct, manage and operate lottery gaming
• Conduct, manage and operate casino gaming
• Conduct, manage and operate electronic and commercial bingo gaming

B.C.'s gaming industry is operated and regulated under the authority and direction of the Minister responsible for gaming, the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General. By order-in-council, Government appoints BCLC's Board of Directors.

Privacy Commissioner Accepts Expert Review of BCLC’S Online Repair
VICTORIA, British Columbia (August 19, 2010) -- The Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia has accepted the findings of the independent security expert and is satisfied that the cause of the security breach affecting British Columbia Lottery Corporation’s gambling website.................Subscribers

Lotto Ticket Checkers May Miss Wins
TORONTO, Canada (August 23, 2010) - Lottery players may be tossing out winning tickets because they're not being tested properly at self-serve checkers...........Subscribers

B.C. Relaunches Gambling Website; PlayNow.com Regulatory Approvals Complete
British Columbia, Canada (August 19, 2010) -- Today BCLC will re-launch its online gaming website – PlayNow.com – after receiving certification and approval from the Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch (GPEB) and the Office of Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC)......Subscribers

BCLC Assessment of PlayNow.com Complete
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Canada (July 27, 2010) – BCLC completed its assessment today on the issue requiring the shutdown of PlayNow.com on July 15th.......Subscribers

FINTRAC Fine B.C. Lottery Corp. For Security Breaches Relating to Financial Transactions at Casinos
BRITISH COLUMBIA, Canada (July 20, 2010) - The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has been fined more than $500,000 for upwards of 1,200 breaches of money-laundering and terrorist-financing law.....Subscribers

Update on BC Lottery’s PlayNow.com
VANCOUVER, CANADA (July 20, 2010) - Due to tremendous interest and traffic associated with the launch of casino games on PlayNow.com on July 15th, BCLC servers experienced load issues causing what is technically referred to as a "data crossover".........Subscribers

Interest in Lottery’s New Online Casino Site Overwhelms System
KELOWNA, British Columbia, Canada (July 16, 2010) - Response to B.C.’s new online casino gambling site has been so overwhelming that the website crashed a day after being launched......Subscribers

BC First Jurisdiction in North America to Offer Legal, Online Casino Games
VANCOUVER, Canada (July 15, 2010) - BCLC announced today the addition of online casino games to PlayNow.com, British Columbia's gambling website..............Subscribers

Gambling Addict Sues Lottery Corporation
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Canada (July 13, 2010) -- News reports a woman has become the first person in B.C. to sue the provincial lottery corporation for not stopping her from gambling.......Subscribers

BCLC Announce North American-First for Gambling Industry
RICHMOND, B.C., Canada (July 13, 2010) - Housing and Social Development Minister Rich Coleman and BCLC President & CEO Michael Graydon, invite media to attend an important announcement on a new, regulated gambling initiative for British Columbia.....................Subscribers

B.C.’s First Nations to Start Their Own Gambling Authority
Natives seek to break government monopoly on industry that makes more than $1-billion annual profit
BRITISH COLUMBIA, Canada (June 29, 2010) – Reports British Columbia’s First Nations are setting up their own gambling authority, aiming to break the provincial government’s monopoly over the lucrative industry............Subscribers

B.C. Produces 7 Winning Tickets in Record-Breaking Lotto Draw
BRITISH COLUMBIA, Canada (June 21, 2010) - British Columbia was seven times lucky in last night's record-setting LOTTO MAX draw...........Subscribers

Smart Cards Could Put Cap on Excessive Gambling in Casinos
BRITISH COLUMBIA, Canada  (June 16, 2010) - Some are calling for the BC Gold cards used in British Columbia’s casinos to contain software that will give gamblers an early warning before their spending gets out of control..................Subscribers

Largest Lottery Prize in Canadian History; Lotto Max Jackpot Climbs to $95m
VANCOUVER, BC, Canada (June 13, 2010) – Local media source reports Lotto fever is expected to heat up across Canada this week as the Lotto Max's total jackpot climbs to a record-breaking $95 million..............Subscribers

Great Canadian Gaming Announces New Operational Executives
RICHMOND, B.C., Canada (May 20, 2010) -- Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (TSX:GC) (the "Company") announced today that it has made several changes to the leadership of its executive team. Brian Egli, the Company's Executive Vice-President of Gaming Operations, will retire effective June 23, 2010. .........................Subscribers

British Columbia Lottery Recognized as 'World Leader' in Responsible Gambling
RICHMOND, British Columbia, Canada (May 12, 2010) -- BCLC's responsible gambling programs have received the highest level of recognition, 'Level 4', by the World Lottery Association (WLA). An international panel for the WLA's Responsible Gambling Framework awarded the certification for policies and procedures in accordance with its Responsible Gambling Principles.......................Subscribers

BC Lottery Corp. Sponsors Free Art Gallery Admission
KAMLOOPS, British Columbia, Canada (March 25, 2010) - Thanks to the B.C. Lottery Corporation, admission to the Kamloops Art Gallery (KAG) will be free on Thursdays for a year........................Subscribers

'Millionaire March' for B.C. Lottery Players as Another Jackpot Winner Claims Prize
RICHMOND, B.C. Canada ( March 9, 2010) - March could be renamed "Millionaire Month" in B.C. with two more British Columbians winning millions on LOTTO MAX, Canada's newest national lottery game....................Subscribers

Lottery Corp. to Conduct Pilot Project to Simplify Lottery-Ticket Purchases
Would Allow Use of Credit- and Debit-Card Units
VICTORIA, B.C., Canada (March 6, 2010) - A pilot project to start this summer in B.C. will let buyers of Lotto 6/49, BC/49, Lotto Max and Extra tickets pay just once when they purchase other goods as well......................Subscribers

Win Your Tickets to the 2010 Winter Games through BCLC
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Canada (December 21, 2009) - British Columbians who want to attend the 2010 Winter Games still have plenty of chances left to win tickets through BCLC. To date, over six hundred British Columbians will be attending the 2010..................Subscribers

BCLC Holiday Ads Urge Parents to Use Their 'GameSense'
RICHMOND, British Columbia (December 8, 2009) – BCLC is introducing a new advertising and promotional campaign aimed at parents after a new study indicates they may not fully understand the risks associated with underage gambling........................Subscribers

Tax Free Lottery Winnings
Lottery Winners Should Love Canadian Tax Law
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Canada (November 13, 2009) - The couple that won the first $50-million jackpot grand prize in Lotto Max, Canada’s newest lottery, have a lot to be thankful for.................Subscribers

New Lottery Reaches Record $50 Million Prize
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Canada (November 3, 2009) - The new national Lotto Max jackpot has reached a record $50 million after several draws without a grand-prize winner.................Subscribers

BCLC Named Among Top 100 Employers in Canada
KAMLOOPS, British Columbia, Canada (October 21, 2009) - British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has been officially recognized as one of the Top 100 Employers in Canada for 2010....................Subscribers

BCLC Lotto "Balls" Run Wild
RICHMOND, British Columbia, Canada (September 23, 2009) - Although the first official LOTTO MAX draw isn't set to take place until this Friday evening................Subscribers

BCLC Lets Lotto Balls Loose in Vancouver
RICHMOND, British Columbia, Canada (September 21, 2009) - The first draw for Canada's new national lottery game, LOTTO MAX, will be held on Friday, September 25. With main jackpots reaching a whopping $50 million and additional $1 million MAXMILLION™ prizes creating multiple millionaires on a single draw, this new game is sure to be a hit with Canadians..................Subscribers

Lots of Summer Left For BCLC 2010 Winter Games Dome
KAMLOOPS, British Columbia, Canada (August 21, 2009) - This summer, British Columbians can experience what it might feel like to compete in the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games along with a chance to win gold medal event tickets as the BCLC 2010 Winter Games Dome tours the province.......................Subscribers

B.C. Lottery Corporation Eyes Online Casino Games
TORONTO, British Columbia (August 24, 2009) - B.C. Lottery Corporation in British Columbia does not want to be left out in the cold when it comes to the millions of dollars that are being generated at online casinos..................Subscribers

BC Lottery Corporation Faces Criticism After Increasing Online Gambling Limits
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Canada (August 20, 2009) - The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) says its decision to markedly increase its weekly play limit was primarily designed to meet the demands of players, but it has instead been met with criticism from experts and government opposition....................Subscribers

Record Profits Disappoint Lottery Corporation
VANCOUVER, Canada (July 28, 2009) -   The British Columbia Lottery Corporation netted record profits in its last fiscal year, but the results were still disappointing, the organization said in its annual report.......................Subscribers

BC Lottery Corporation Net Income Less than Budget Estimates
VANCOUVER, B.C., Canada (July 20, 2009) -- According to the BC Lottery Corporation’s Annual report BCLC achieved net income of $1.09 billion, total revenue was $2.55 billion, $97.8 million less than budgeted and $9.0 million less than in 2007 /08.....................Subscribers

Meet LOTTO MAX! Big Jackpots And More Million-Dollar Prizes
TORONTO, Canada (July 15, 2009) -- The game that Canadian lottery players have been asking for is on its way!......................Subscribers

B.C. Lottery Corporation Launches "GameSense" Responsible Gambling Program
BCLC Asks Players to 'Use Their Gamesense'
BURNABY, British Columbia, Canada (June 24, 2009) -- Television viewers in British Columbia soon will begin to see a unique series of ads asking them to 'use their GameSense'. The name refers to BCLC's innovative new responsible gambling program, designed to assist players with making informed choices about gaming.......................Subscribers

BCLC To Introduce New Responsible Gambling Program
RICHMOND, British Columbia, Canada (June 22, 2009) - Please join BCLC President & CEO Michael Graydon this Wednesday at Grand Villa Casino in Burnaby for an introduction to an innovative new approach to player communication about responsible gambling resources............................Subscribers

BCLC Continuing to Put Layers of Security in Place to Protect Players from Dishonest Retailers
VANCOUVER, BC, Canada (March 10, 2009) -- The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has caught at least eight lottery retailers ripping off their customers over the past two years, including one employee who pre-scratched more than 100 scratch-and-win tickets before putting them up for sale.............Subscribers

Pollard Banknote Awarded New Contract With The British Columbia Lottery Corporation
WINNIPEG, Canada (February 6, 2009) -- Pollard Banknote has been awarded a new five-year contract for the production of instant and pull-tab tickets by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC).....................Subscribers

Some 177 Lottery Outlets Across Canada Close As Company Declares Bankruptcy
TORONTO, Canada (January 26, 2009) - Lottery corporations across the country say terminals have been pulled from some 177 locations after the company that ran the lottery kiosks, Infoplace Ticket Centres Ltd., indicated it was declaring bankruptcy................Subscribers

GTECH Printing Corporation Selected By The British Columbia Lottery Corporation As A Provider Of Instant-Ticket Printing Services
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, USA (January 20, 2009) - GTECH Printing Corporation (GPC) announced that it has been chosen by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) as one of its instant-ticket printers, under a five-year contract, which is scheduled to commenceimmediately. BCLC is the first of several opportunities for GPC in Canada.  The contract provides for five one-year extension options, and is the result of a competitive procurement................Subscribers

New Lottery Game Offers Chance At Tickets For 2010 Games
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Canada (December 1, 2008) - Today, BCLC announced the chance to win exclusive Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games ticket packages................Subscribers

Another Canadian Lottery Sued Over Instant Tickets
VACOUVER, B.C., Canada (November 28, 2008) -- A Central Saanich man has filed a lawsuit against B.C. Lottery Corp. over the validity of scratch-and-win lottery tickets...............Subscribers

B.C. Gambling Faces Slowdown
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Canada (November 22, 2008) – B.C. Gambling officials have been reported by the local media as saying the provinces gambling operators should brace themselves for slower growth...............Subscribers

BCLC Ranks Top Employer Three Years Straight
RICHMOND, B.C., Canada (October 21, 2008) – BCLC has been named one of the province's top employers for the third consecutive year.................Subscribers

BC Lottery Corporation to Adopt New Operating Name and Logo
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Canada (August 12, 2008) -- British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is adopting a new operating name, "BCLC", and a new logo to reflect significant changes in its core business over the past decade.................Subscribers

B.C. Lotteries Says Ticket Retailers Do Not Win More Than The Public
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Canada (August 02, 2008) – According to the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), between August 2007 and March 2008, retailers in B.C. claimed....................Subscribers

B.C. Lottery Sets Revenue Record
VANCOUVER, Canada (July 29, 2008) -- The B.C. Lottery Corp. set a revenue record of $2.6 billion in 2007, $64 million more than expected. The increase was aided by higher revenues from.....................Subscribers

BCLC Contemplates ‘Player Card’ to Address Lottery Retailer Fraud
BRITISH COLUMBIA, Canada (July 21, 2008) – The B.C. Lottery Corp. is considering a player card system in its effort to address the issue of lottery retailer fraud. The card, which would be...............Subscribers

Lottery Convenience Cards Sought
VANCOUVER, B.C., Canada (July 14, 2008) – The BC Lottery Corporation is considering a new "player card" system that would allow people to buy tickets by swiping a coded card or key fob that remembers their favourite numbers....................Subscribers

CBC News Probe Leads to Emergency Meeting with B.C. Lottery Corp.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (May 21, 2008) -- B.C.'s solicitor general has called an emergency meeting with the head of the B.C. Lottery Corp. after a CBC News investigation revealed suspected money laundering at the province's casinos is under-reported..............Subscribers

British Columbia Lottery Corporation: What Are the Chances?
RICHMOND, British Columbia, Canada (March 20, 2008) - While British Columbia Lottery Corporation is used to dealing in long odds and once-in-a-lifetime events, the results of the Wednesday, March 19, 2008 Lotto 6/49 draw were especially noteworthy for two reasons............Subscribers

BCLC Board of Directors Announce New President and CEO
Michael Graydon, former CEO of Canada's largest retail buying group, to join BCLC on March 31, 2008
RICHMOND, British Columbia, Canada (March 6, 2008) - The Board of Directors for the British Columbia Lottery Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Michael Graydon as President and Chief Executive Officer.............Subscribers

New ‘Pay-At-The-Pump’ Regulations Reduces Lottery Sales
VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada (February 21, 2008) -- New pay-at-the-pump regulations in B.C. may prevent gas and grabs, but store owners are seeing a slight reduction in lottery sales.................Subscribers

Interim B.C. Lottery Corporation CEO Returns to Premier's Office
KAMLOOPS, B.C., Canada (February 16, 2008) -- The interim CEO for the B.C. Lottery Corporation's is done for now.................Subscribers

British Columbia Lottery Corporation; Back by Popular Demand: Millionaire Life
RICHMOND, British Columbia, Canada (February 1, 2008) - Today, British Columbia Lottery Corporation kicked off the second edition of Millionaire Life at a launch event in downtown Vancouver................Read the full story at: Vol.42 No.6

BCLC Reports on ‘Player First’ Progress
RICHMOND, Vancouver, Canada (January 24, 2008) -- Today, British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) updated its Player First website and is providing a new summary of progress made on improving the lottery system during the past quarter................Subscribers

British Columbia Residents Get First Chance at Gold Medal Hockey Tickets Through SportsFunder Instant Win ticket
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Canada (January 7, 2008) -- Today, British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is proud to announce the release of Gold Medal Hockey, a new $5 SportsFunder Instant Win ticket that offers BC residents the chance to be there...............Read the full story at: Vol.42 No.2

BCLC Pulls Winning Lottery Retailer Names From Internet
BRITISH COLUMBIA, Canada (December 17, 2007) -- The B.C. Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is reportedly reluctant to identify the nearly 200 lottery retailers in B.C. who have won prizes of more than $10,000 over the past seven years, including a couple of million-dollar winners...............Subscribers

Lottery Corporation to Spend $31 Million to Reduce Retailer Fraud
VANCOUVER, B.C., Canada (December 12, 2007) -- The B.C. Lottery Corp. (BCLC) expects to spend $31.5 million this fiscal year on steps to reduce retailer fraud...............Subscribers

Independent Lottery Audit Reveals Security Flaws
BRITISH COLUMBIA, Canada (November 08, 2007) – A report conducted by Deloitte-Touche for Solicitor-General John Les has recommended the government consider having the B.C. Lottery Corp. and the Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch..................Subscribers

B.C. Lottery Under Fire for Olympic Tie-in 2010 Games Tickets
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Canada (October 23, 2007) --Vancouver anti-gambling activists are reported to be outraged at the new B.C. Lottery game that offers 100 pairs of tickets to the 2010 opening ceremonies (see BCLC press release)......................Subscribers

Scratch and Win Tickets Give Chance to See Opening Ceremonies at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Canada (October 22, 2007) - Today, British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is pleased to release First Tickets to 2010, a new $5 SportsFunder Instant Win ticket offering players the chance to win the very first tickets to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony..................Subscribers

Second Poll Shows Lottery’s New Standards For Gaming Integrity Are Moving in the Right Direction
VANCOUVER, BC, Canada (October 16, 2007) -- As reported today, through a freedom of information request, an online poll for the B.C. Lottery Corp., which was conducted by Ipsos Reid .............Subscribers

BCLC Named Among Top Employers for 2008
RICHMOND, British Columbia, Canada (October 15, 2007) - British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) learned that it has been named one of BC's Top Employers for 2008..........Read the full story at: Vol.41 No.4

British Columbia Lottery Corporation: New Gaming Centre Launches in Prince Rupert
RICHMOND, British Columbia, Canada (October 12, 2007) -- British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) and 0733244 BC Ltd. are pleased to announce the official opening of Chances Prince Rupert.................Read the full story at: Vol.41 No.4

Responsible Play Information Centres Introduced to CGCs
VANCOUVER, Canada (October 9, 2007) -- Responsible gambling education and problem gambling prevention are front and centre with the installation of new self-serve Responsible Play Information Centres at Community Gaming Centres (CGCs) across the province this fall....................Subscribers

BCLC to Continue Selling Canucks Scratch-And-Win Tickets
VANCOUVER, B.C., Canada (September 21, 2007) -- Solicitor-General John Les says it's okay for the British Columbia Lottery Corp. (BCLC) to continue selling Vancouver Canucks scratch-and-win tickets, even though the........Subscribers

British Columbia Lottery Corporation -- World-Class Entertainment Facility Opens in Port Alberni
RICHMOND, B.C., Canada (September 14, 2007) -- British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), Alberni Valley Gaming Association (AVGA), and Coulson Group are pleased to announce the official opening of the new Chances RimRock entertainment facility in Port Alberni...........Subscribers

BCLC Reports on Implementation of Ombudsman Recommendations and Player First Program
RICHMOND, British Columbia, Canada (September 12, 2007) -- Today, British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) released a status report on its progress in implementing the May 29th recommendations of the BC Ombudsman concerning lotteries, and on its Player First plan............Subscribers

Are You a Lottery Winner? Listen for the New Winning Jingle!
RICHMOND, British Columbia, Canada (August 28, 2007) - British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has launched a fresh, new, modern-sounding winning jingle. Listen for the new tune at lottery retail locations across B.C. to find out if you are a winner...............Read the full story at: Vol.40 No.10

Former Lottery Director Earned Severance Payment
Article By Jim Harrison, Editorial Director for Radio ’NL
KAMLOOPS, British Columbia, Canada (August 26 2007) -- The trumped-up outrage over the severance package negotiated for former B.C. Lottery Corporation CEO Vic Poleschuk is a little hard to stomach.............Subscribers

BCLC Releases Forensic Audit of Lottery Retailer "Win" Files
RICHMOND, British Columbia, Canada (August 23, 2007) - The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) today released copies of an audit recently completed by Vancouver-based Blair Mackay Mynett Valuations (BMMV), to the public. BCLC commissioned the audit in April as part of a number of actions taken to address questions about the frequency of wins by lottery retailers..............Subscribers

BCLC Selects Castlegar Site For New Community Gaming Centre
RICHMOND, British Columbia, USA ( July 17, 2007) -- British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) today announced the selection of the City of Castlegar as the location for a community gaming centre............Subscribers

Province Gaming Revenues Hit $2.4 Billion
BRITISH COLUMBIA, Canada (July 15, 2007) -- B.C. casino revenues climbed 11 per cent last year to more than $1.2 billion, according to the B.C. Lottery Corporation's (BCLC) annual report............Subscribers

Audit Underway of BC Lottery Corporation
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Canada (June 25, 2007) - Deloitte and Touche has launched its audit of the B.C. Lottery Corporation..........Subscribers

Tougher Rules For Lottery Retailers
VICTORIA, British Columbia, Canada (June 21 2007) -- Store owners and managers will have to undergo criminal record checks if they want to sell BC Lotteries Tickets...........Subscribers

Lottery to Introduce New Online Training And Certification Program For All Store Clerks Who Sell Tickets
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Canada (June 21, 2007) -- The B.C. Lottery Corporation is planning for a new online training and certification program for all store clerks who sell tickets.............Subscribers

BCLC Vice President Announces Retirement
KAMLOOPS, British Columbia, Canada (June 18, 2007) - Brian Lynch, Vice President of Casino Gaming, has announced his retirement from the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC). Mr. Lynch's retirement is effective July 1, 2007...........Subscribers

B.C. Lottery Fallout
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Canada (June 14, 2007) – Following the release of an unfavourable report from B.C. Ombudsman Kim Carter, that suggested the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) wasn’t doing enough to prevent retailer fraud, we have seen the departure of BCLC’s chief executive officer Vic Poleschuk, the appointment of an interim head of the corporation, Dana Hayden, and now the resignation of John Bell a long time director of the BCLC..............Subscribers

BCLC Board Changes
KAMLOOPS, British Columbia, Canada (June 14, 2007) – The Board of the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC)has announced the resignation of Board member John Bell...............Subscribers

Interim BC Lottery CEO Promises Improvements
BRITISH COLUMBIA, Canada (June 13, 2007) -- The new interim head of the B.C. Lottery Corporation has been quoted as saying she will make the lottery process more transparent to customers................Subscribers

Independent Auditor Chosen For Lottery Review
VICTORIA, British Columbia, Canada (June 11, 2007) -- The firm Deloitte & Touche LLP has been chosen to review the retail lottery system in British Columbia and make recommendations to enhance the overall integrity and transparency of gaming activities in B.C................Subscribers

Biography: Dana Hayden
Dana Hayden was appointed interim President and CEO of the British Columbia Lottery Corporation on June 8, 2007.
Prior to this appointment Ms. Hayden served for two years as Deputy Minister, Strategic Policy, Office of the Premier. In this role she provided direction and support to government staff to ensure that government's priorities were understood and implemented. Ms. Hayden was also responsible for the government's strategic plan and service planning in government.
Ms. Hayden has been in government for 23 years in a number of other roles such as Deputy Minister and CEO of the Crown Agencies Secretariat; Assistant Deputy Minister, Corporate Services for several Ministries; Vice President, Policy and Planning at Forest Renewal BC; Director of Policy and Planning, Office of the Premier; Assistant Deputy Minister, International Trade; and Special Advisor, High Tech Strategy. She has also owned and operated a small business.
Ms. Hayden has two sons: Cordell (15) and Justin (13). She has a B.Sc. in Forest Science, a M.Sc. in Economics and has completed the Canadian Securities Course.
SOURCE: BCLC.

Interim BC Lotteries President and CEO Announced
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada (June 8, 2007) -- The Board of Directors of the British Columbia Lottery Corporation has announced the appointment of Dana Hayden as Interim President and CEO, effective immediately..............Read the full story at: Vol.39 No.12

BC Lottery Update, Calls For Board Minutes To Be Made Public
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Canada (June 2, 2007) – According to local media reports, Vic Poleschuk, the former head of the B.C. Lottery Corp. could walk away with more than $400,000 in severance pay after the board of directors decided a change in leadership was required on Friday.................Subscribers

BCLC’s Vic Poleschuk Fired Unjustly
Article By: Guy Simonis
Vic Poleschuk a veteran Canadian Lottery  director with 28 years of lottery experience behind him has been fired because retailers won more often than the general public. While lottery retailers and their salesclerks make up less than 1% of the population they have won 4.4% of the prizes over $10,000 over the last five years................Subscribers

BCLC Board of Directors Announces Termination of CEO
RICHMOND, British Columba, Canada (June 1, 2007) -- The Board of Directors of the British Columbia Lottery Corporation have decided a change of leadership for the organization is required. Therefore, the Board has terminated Vic Poleschuk, President & CEO, effective immediately..................Subscribers

Lottery Board To Hold Emergency Meeting
BRITISH COLUMBIA, Canada (May. 31 2007) -- According to a report by CTV news staff the British Columbia Lottery Corporation's (BCLC) board will hold an emergency meeting to discuss its strategy after a scathing ombudsman's report said the corporation isn't doing enough to prevent fraud...............Subscribers

Message from BCLC President and CEO
"No Play at Work" and "Player First"
BRITISH COLUMBIA, Canada (May 29, 2007) -- BC's Ombudsman has conducted a detailed review focussing on the concern of retailer wins.........Subscribers

Solicitor General Orders Lottery Audit
VICTORIA, British Columbia, Canada (May 29, 2007) -- An independent and comprehensive audit of the British Columbia Lottery Corporation's (BCLC) retail lottery system and government's Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch (GPEB) is being launched............Subscribers

South Okanagan Gaming Market Potential Assessed
RICHMOND, BC, Canada (April 23, 2007) -- British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has assessed the gaming market in the South Okanagan and has decided not to proceed with a gaming facility at this time..............Subscribers

Consumer Advisory: BC Lottery Internet Number Checker
RICHMOND, British Columbia, Canada (April 3, 2007) - The BC Lottery Corporation wishes to notify Lottery players who use BCLC's Internet Number Checker to check lottery results, that a technical issue has occurred..................Subscribers

BC Lottery Corporation Poll Finds Big Differences in How Men and Women Would Spend Their Millions
RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(CCNMatthews - Feb. 13, 2007) - British Columbia Lottery Corporation - Struggling for an original Valentine's Day gift idea? Why not buy your sweetheart a Millionaire Life ticket? Purchase before the end of Valentine's Day and they'll also be eligible for early-bird prizes...............Read the full story at: Vol.38 No.9

BCLC Announces Largest Yearly Prize in Canadian History
RICHMOND, British Columbia, Canada (January 31, 2007) - Today, British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) announced the launch of Millionaire Life, a new national lottery game that will reward one lucky ticket holder the largest annuity prize in Canadian history: $1 Million every year for 25 year..................Read the full story at: Vol.38 No.6