Canada: Casinos, clubs in British Columbia could reopen as early as July 1
Wednesday 26 de May 2021 / 08:56
⏱ 1 min read
(Canada).- Some of the first COVID-19 restrictions implemented in B.C. could be lifted as early as July, health officials announced Tuesday as B.C.’s restart plan was unveiled.
On March 16, 2020, the B.C. Lottery Corporation announced all casinos, as well as community gaming centres and bingo halls, would close due to the coronavirus.
Since that time, even though other restrictions have lifted and been reinstated, casinos have remained closed. In announcing B.C.’s restart plan Tuesday, health officials said casinos may be able to reopen as early as July 1.
However, that reopening would be contingent on case counts continuing to decline in the province and vaccination rates continuing to increase.
Similarly, nightclubs were shut down by public health order on Sept. 8, shortly before the province entered its second wave of the pandemic.
At the time, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry described the change as a "last resort" but said the venues had been a source of significant risk and proved challenging for contact tracing. "Despite weeks of effort by public health teams, these venues are still the source of significant risk to everybody in British Columbia," she said in September.
But those restrictions could also lift as early as July 1, if the province's restart strategy moves ahead as planned. That would come around the same time that liquor service restrictions are expected to be lifted along with group-size limits for restaurant dining.
Categoría:Casino
Tags: Sin tags
País: Canada
Event
GAT EXPO CARTAGENA 2026
24 de March 2026
GAT Expo Cartagena 2026 came to an end after a resounding success
(Cartagena de Indias).- With this closing, GAT Events continues its remarkable 2026 circuit with upcoming stops in Mexico City, São Paulo, San Juan, Bogotá and Santo Domingo, consolidating its presence as a B2B platform for the development of the legal gaming business in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Friday 27 Mar 2026 / 12:00
Latin American Regulators Unite to Tackle Illegal Gambling and Highlight Risks for Minors
(Cartagena de Indias, SoloAzar Exclusive).- At GAT Expo Cartagena 2026, Jesús Mariano Acevedo, President of LOTBA (Buenos Aires City Lottery), took part in the regulators’ panel where he analyzed online gaming challenges, the rise of illegal gambling, and the need for a joint strategy between the public and private sectors in the region.
Friday 27 Mar 2026 / 12:00
Nevada’s Regulatory Model Offers Key Lessons for Latin America at GAT Expo Cartagena 2026
(Cartagena de Indias, SoloAzar Exclusive).- During GAT Expo Cartagena 2026, SoloAzar provided exclusive on-site coverage of the international conference “Lessons from Nevada’s Regulatory Model for Latin America,” where Brian Krolicki, Vice Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Commission, delivered a comprehensive overview of regulatory best practices, emphasizing that “strong regulation is not the enemy of a successful gaming industry—it is the foundation that makes long-term growth possible.”
Thursday 26 Mar 2026 / 12:00
SUSCRIBIRSE
Para suscribirse a nuestro newsletter, complete sus datos
Reciba todo el contenido más reciente en su correo electrónico varias veces al mes.