Legal mobile casino via B.C. Lottery Corp

The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) intends to make sweeping changes for the benefit of mobile phone users/players. These initiatives will likely enable players to enjoy online gambling on their computer tablets and smartphone devices. There is a concern among vested interests that the government may be trying to recruit young gamers. The website at the center of these exciting new initiatives is www.playnow.com and designers are hoping to implement smartphone and tablet applications by spring of 2012. Owing to the large and growing base of mobile users in Canada, websites such as PlayNow are looking to make the switch to accommodate this burgeoning player base.

One of the most popular mobile gaming devices is the iPad. The said website is looking to allow multiple mobile applications to gamble via unregulated online casino operators. The fear though, according to NDP MLA Shane Simpson is that myriad smartphone users are young and online gambling is certainly not in their best interests. With online gambling anonymity, underage gambling is very much a concern to the authorities. The fear that children and teens will be engaging in smartphone gambling is bolstered by the lack of safeguards to prevent this very activity from taking place.

The Prosecution Grounds Plans for Casino Expansion

One of the former Crown prosecutors, Sandra Garossino, led the charge earlier in 2011 to cut the legs from an initiative to expand a Vancouver casino operation. The reasons cited were problem gambling and money laundering. She further alluded to the ‘irresponsible and poorly planned efforts’ within the British Columbia Lottery Corporation. But the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the B.C. Lottery Corporation is throwing his weight behind his decision to take the company to mobile players. He believes that the demand is already there and that his corporation is simply catering to it. There are some 2,000 websites in Canada and many of them allow for mobile gaming applications. Where PlayNow differs is that it consciously makes an effort to verify age and responsible gaming conduct. Self-exclusion will preclude the ability of players to access the gaming application. The launch date for the mobile app is spring 2012.

About PlayNow

Online players at  the PlayNow.com website are able to enjoy myriad games including: Bingo, Poker, Casino, Sports, Slots and Lottery games. Additionally there are a wide range of interactive games too. The likes of Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, Sic Bo and other games abound. A terrific Bad Beat jackpot is available at this outstanding online poker room and players across British Columbia and Quebec can enjoy uninterrupted poker gaming.