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REGULATING EGAMING IN BCNAGRA WEBINAR
March 17, 2011
TERMINOLOGY
Terminology used during presentation. BCLC, GPEB, TST, CGI eGaming, eCasino, ePoker, Playnow.com Gaming supplies (equipment) Lottery Scheme ATF
LEGAL FRAMEWORK - BC
Legal Framework for Gaming in BC.
Criminal Code of Canada
Gaming Control Act (BC)
Gaming Control Regulations (BC)
LEGAL FRAMEWORK - BC
BC Lottery Corporation – conducts and manages all commercial gaming as the agent for the province. Contracts with service providers
who provide facilities. BCLC owns and maintains all
gaming supplies used in the province.
BCLC is the operator for all eGaming conducted in the province.
OTHER CANADIAN JURISDICTIONS
Each Canadian Province is delegated with the authority to conduct and manage gaming within their boundaries.
Interprovincial Agreements. ILC – Interprovincial Lottery
Corporation. WCLC – Western Canada
Lottery Corporation
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK - BC
GPEB – Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch ADM (General Manager) Office Policy, Responsible Gambling and Business
Services Licensing and Grants Registration and Certification Horse Racing Audit and Compliance Investigations and Regional Operations Internal Compliance and Risk Management
REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATION
Certification and Game Integrity Responsible for certification of any new
lottery schemes, gaming supplies, and table games.
Maintains Technical Standards for all gaming supplies including Internet Gaming Systems.
Conducts inspections to verify the integrity of gaming supplies.
REGULATORY PROCESS
Pre-Launch Activities Ministerial approval required for new
lottery schemes. BCLC issues RFP for vendors. Successful Vendors apply for
Registration as Service Providers. On successful registration BCLC enters
into contract with the vendor.
REGULATORY PROCESS
Pre-Launch Activities Game specifications provided to GPEB
Certification. Branch establishes a working group. CGI documentation review . CGI issues a CTI (Certificate of
Technical Integrity) for the new game
REGULATORY PROCESS
Post-launch Activities Technical integrity verification. Audit and Compliance Plan
Implementation. Investigations into reports of criminal
activity.
EGAMING HISTORY - BC
November 2004 – eLottery Gaming System approved.
January 2006 – First generation interactive Games offered on site.
EGAMING HISTORY - BC
2006 – 2009 – Assortment of interactive games.
EGAMING HISTORY - BC
2006/2007 – Work started on Technical Standard for Internet Gaming
March 2009 – eBingo and Pacific Hold’em Poker (originally ePoker) Approved
EGAMING HISTORY - BC
September 2009 – GPEB published British Columbia’s Technical Standard for Internet Gaming, the first in North America.
December 2009 – eKeno added to eLottery. June – August 2010 – eCasino launch February 2011 – ePoker and CPN launch.
http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/gaming/legislation-policies/
EGAMING CHALLENGES
Age Verification
Player Location
EGAMING CHALLENGES
Technical Certification New paradigm for certification process Ongoing changes, bug fixes, game and
platform modifications right up until launch.
Standards of signature verification don’t work for some aspects of the system (platform)
Time required to re-test by ATF.
EGAMING CHALLENGES
Investigations Timely reporting to regulatory
investigators by SP’s. No access to databases and servers. Data request delays. Lack of technical (IT) expertise . Jurisdictional issues. Inability or desire by Law Enforcement to
investigate.
EGAMING CHALLENGES
Audit & Compliance IT Auditing knowledge base limited No best practices to follow FINTRAC – New channel to launder money Risk Assessment of the online environment Ability to verify that Problem Gambling
programs are being delivered appropriately.
ECASINO
Initial Launch – June 2010 Initial launch failure
precipitated reviews by: GPEB OIPC (Office of the
Information and Privacy Commissioner)
Deloitte and Touche LLP Re-launch – August 2010
ECASINO
OpenBet (previously Orbis) Platform with package #19.
August launch had 28 casino style games (video poker, slots, arcade)
Current offerings – 39 casino/other games
ECASINO - CHALLENGES
Corporate Registration Offshore developer. Utilize 3rd party company developers for
some game software. Technical Requirements
Customization of the gaming platform to meet our technical standard.
Certification staff expertise.
EPOKER
Inter-Provincial Agreement with Province of Quebec.
BC Launched in February 2011. Known as CPN (Canadian Poker Network)
First ever multi-jurisdictional peer-to-peer Poker.
Boss Media (G2) was selected as the provider.
EPOKER
Data Centre located in Montreal, QC Customer support centre located in
Moncton NB Contracted Fraud and Collusion
Monitoring – St Minver (Gibraltar)
EPOKER
Launched with 8 poker variations. Texas Hold’em Omaha Hi, Omaha
Hi/Lo Soko 5 card stud 7 card stud 5 card draw 5 card draw 7-A
EPOKER CHALLENGES
Similar challenges to eCasino Offshore service providers Multi-jurisdictional challenges:
Co-location of data centre Technical standards different for each
location All parties must agree with version
upgrades/changes Ensuring a secure website and data
network
EPOKER CHALLENGES
Customization of the platform to ensure compliance with all RG requirements
Anti-Money Laundering requirements Reporting regimes in place to ensure
accurate and timely reporting to GPEB Lack of poker expertise within Canada
for the purposes of monitoring fraud and collusion activities
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REGULATORS Regulator must be flexible in the
application of their technical standards. Ensure good communication between
the operator and regulator. Engage all participants involved in the
regulatory process in advance of launch.
Hire resources with the appropriate expertise
WHAT’S NEXT
Mobile Gaming Social Media Networks Interactive TV Cloud Services
THANK YOU
Questions ?
Stephen Lefler, Director/Deputy Registrar Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch, Province of BC.
Stephen.lefler@gov.bc.ca 250 356-6166
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