BCLC to launch first-ever retail sportsbook in Kelowna and Vancouver
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is planning to unveil the first-ever retail sportsbook lounges, with two PROLINE-themed venues debuting at casinos in Kelowna and Vancouver this quarter.
Chances Casino Kelowna will offer B.C.’s first in-person sportsbook in February with a 25-foot screen, food and beverage options, and PROLINE betting terminals. This will be followed by Parq Casino in Vancouver opening retail sports betting in March.
A BCLC spokesperson said: “The sportsbook lounge is not just for sports betting, it’s a go-to viewing destination for both regular gamedays and the biggest sporting events of the year, where B.C. sports fans and sports bettors can watch their favorite teams together.”
In September 2024, BCLC launched a first-of-its-kind digital retail sportsbook – across all B.C. lottery terminals beginning this week.
PROLINE offers the most popular sports-betting options previously available on BCLC’s Sports Action, as well as other new offerings. In addition to Toto, Oddset 2-outcome, Oddset 3-outcome, money line, point spread, totals and props, single-event betting and dynamic odds will be offered for the first time at retail locations.
“This is an exciting evolution for BCLC and for sports bettors across the province,” says Dan Beebe, BCLC Chief Operating Officer. “PROLINE offers an updated and innovative sports betting experience and is the pivotal next step for BCLC in offering exciting new sports products to our valued players.”
BCLC is also planning for other new sports-betting experiences in the months ahead, which will include enhanced betting experiences at B.C. bars and pubs and exciting new offerings at B.C. casinos around the province.
BCLC is the official sports betting partner of the Vancouver Canucks, Abbotsford Canucks, Vancouver Warriors and BC Lions.
