Class-action suit filed against BCLC over 'deceptive, addictive and dangerous' video slots

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Class action lawsuit filed against BCLC over 'deceptive' video slots

A proposed class-action lawsuit has been filed against the B.C. Lottery Corp. and the provincial government over the operation of allegedly “deceptive, addictive and dangerous” video slots.

“The difficulty of figuring out the odds is augmented by variable prize structures and the resulting volatility of the games that makes it impossible for the user to determine, with any accuracy, the true odds of winning during any given play session.” The BCLC is responsible for the operation, distribution, deployment and supervision of slots that are run through operational service contracts with private-sector service providers, including 15 casinos, two racecourse casinos and 18 community gaming centres, says the lawsuit.

“The video slots described herein are so programmed, fixed and manipulative that they do not fit any reasonable definition of ‘slot machine’ or ‘fair game of chance’ and do not form part of a valid ‘lottery scheme,’ as defined in section 207 of the Criminal Code,” says the lawsuit.

 

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