Konami Gaming Awarded Exclusive Agreement by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation for Next Generation BC Gold Wide Area Progressive Slots
14 Januar 2025 - 12:00PM
Business Wire
Canadian gambling corporation partners with Konami for future of
its signature slot product brand
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) and Konami
Gaming, Inc. today announced a province-wide agreement to develop
and deploy the next generation of BC Gold, BCLC’s signature wide
area progressive (WAP) that has been beloved by players for more
than 20 years. Konami Gaming has been awarded the exclusive
opportunity to supply the next generation of BC Gold to 27 casino
destinations across British Columbia, including 245 new video slot
machines, custom software, and signage displays, by spring of 2027.
For the first time, players will have the chance to enjoy the
excitement of BC Gold as a rich video slot experience—expanding
upon the game’s roots as a traditional mechanical reel stepper
machine.
“Since 1999, BC Gold has represented positive community impact
and big jackpot potential for millions of guests across British
Columbia, as BCLC’s own custom-created wide area progressive,” said
Dan Beebe, chief operating officer at BCLC. “Following an
extensive, 7-month VRP review process, BCLC is excited to begin
development on the next generation of BC Gold slots in partnership
with the highest ranked provider for game design, win celebration
feature, business/technical requirements, and overall fit: Konami
Gaming.”
BC Gold features a 2-level wide area progressive, allowing
guests in 27 locations across British Columbia to simultaneously
enjoy the chance at a $100,000+ Mystery Gold Jackpot and $500+
Mystery Silver Jackpot—connected and funded through every BC Gold
machine in the province. Konami will be the first to reimagine BC
Gold as a video slot game, while retaining the popular BC Gold
name, brand, and character as an enduring reflection of British
Columbia’s unique mining history.
“This agreement is a significant milestone in many years of
gaming entertainment partnership between BCLC and Konami Gaming, as
we seek to introduce fresh technology improvements, new engagement,
and contemporary appeal to the much-loved BC Gold brand,” said
Steve Sutherland, president and chief executive officer at Konami
Gaming, Inc. “Our Konami team is focused on complete fulfillment on
expectations as we work closely with BCLC to create the future of
BC Gold.”
For more information about Konami Gaming, Inc., please visit
www.konamigaming.com.
About BCLC
BCLC conducts and manages commercial gambling on behalf of the
Province of B.C., including sports betting through BCLC’s
PlayNow.com. As B.C.’s only legal gambling website, PlayNow.com is
the only site whose profits benefit British Columbians through
investments in things like health care, education and community
programs. Players can visit PlayNow.com to learn how to set time
and money limits as well as the other online tools available to
encourage healthy play. For further information, visit
GameSense.com.
About Konami Gaming, Inc.
Konami Gaming, Inc. is a Las Vegas-based subsidiary of KONAMI
GROUP CORPORATION (TSE: 9766). The company is a leading designer
and manufacturer of casino games and technology for the global
gaming market. For more information about Konami Gaming, Inc. or
the SYNKROS® casino management system, please visit
www.konamigaming.com.
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Media Contacts: BCLC Media Relations 604.225.6460
mediarelations@bclc.com
Tashina Lazcano Konami Gaming, Inc., Director of Marketing &
Communications 702.419.6025 lazcano0609@konamigaming.com
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