Maple Ridge based Fox’s Reach Pub & Grill, will be part of the BCLC’s new sports-betting concept in the Fraser Valley.
The pilot sports-betting concept, being launched Friday, follows the legalization of single-event sports betting last year. A total of 12 bars and pubs in the province will operate as pilot sites for the sports-betting concepts.
Dan Beebe, the BCLC Interim Chief Operating Officer said that this step marked as the first step in testing how PlayNow.com, the province’s local sportsbook, could be implemented at land-based locations.
“This pilot will help BCLC to understand the preferences of sports bettors, and help inform future experiences and programs to help support safe, positive play,” said Beebe.
As part of the pilot, live sports-betting odds, information about PlayNow.com sports-betting promotions, and healthy-play tips will be displayed across digital screens at select bars and pubs. PlayNow.com players at these participating locations will also enjoy a $10 free-bet voucher for PlayNow.com sports betting by using their mobile device and scanning a QR code.
Some of the other participating bars and pubs are the Highwayman Pub in Abbotsford, Jimmy Mac’s Pub in Langley, Baselines Pub, Bewster’s Pub and Samz Neighbourhood Pub in Surrey.
This pilot sports-betting concept is being launched just in time for this weekend’s Super Bowl.
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