BCLC supports self-excluded players with enhanced ID checks at casinos

The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is bolstering identification requirements at casinos in the province, a move designed to support people enrolled in its Game Break self-exclusion program.

Game Break underwent a rebrand earlier this year, with one of the key changes being the introduction of an active reinstatement process for individuals who choose to return to play, enabling better support for those that feel resuming gambling is right for them.

However, the BCLC has also retained a focus on its key principle – protecting players who have joined the self-exclusion program and are at a potentially vulnerable stage.

The new system will require all individuals entering a BC casino to present government-issued photo identification, which will then be scanned by security staff to automatically check whether the person is in the database of those restricted from setting foot in gambling facilities.

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