Most gambling supplies in B.C. are used or operated by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC). BCLC is required to ensure that all of its supplies are approved by the Independent Gambling Control Office (IGCO).
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What needs to be approved
All gambling supplies must be tested against and meet the applicable Technical Gaming Standards in order to be approved. Gambling supplies are defined in the Gaming Control Act. They include items such as:
- Electronic gambling devices (slot machines)
- Electronic bingo systems
- Scratch and win tickets
- Pull tab tickets
- Online gambling systems
- Electronic raffle systems
Commercial gambling supplies
Before commercial gambling supplies can be approved, you must have a gambling supply contract with BCLC. Currently, it is BCLC who works directly with the IGCO during the approval process.
Charitable gambling supplies
Gambling supplies used for licensed charitable gaming events, including Electronic Raffle Systems, may have different requirements. Contact Certification and Game Integrity to discuss your situation and what is needed.
Approval process
Once you have a contract with BCLC, BCLC will start the approval process with the IGCO. Contact BCLC for more information.
Technical gaming standards
Technical Gaming Standards (TGS) for electronic and non-electronic gambling supplies.
- TGS1 - Gambling Devices (PDF)
- TGS2 - Progressive Gaming Devices (PDF)
- TGS3 - Online Monitoring, Control and Validation Systems (PDF)
- TGS4 - Electronic Bingo Systems (PDF)
- TGS5 - Internet Gambling Systems (PDF) (Under review)
- TGS6 - Electronic Raffle Systems (PDF)
- TGSNE1 - Non-Electronic Pull Tab (Break Open) Tickets (PDF)
- TGSNE2 - Non-Electronic Scratch and Win Tickets (PDF)