Thursday, March 27, 2008

British Columbia Lottery Corporation/Media Release; Under G for "Good Time": Community Gaming Centre Opens Its Doors in Prince George

RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - March 26, 2008) -

Calling all bingo fans, sports enthusiasts and extroverts: Prince George is now home to Chances Good Time, a state-of-the-art entertainment hot spot. After 11 months of construction, British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) and Good Time Bingo Hall Inc. are pleased to officially open Chances Good Time on March 27, featuring bingo, slots, sports on the big screen, an entertaining social setting and a great menu.

Located at 697 Quebec Street, this new 23,000 square foot facility offers 71 slot machines, 300 touch screen bingo terminals, 360 paper bingo seats, a lottery centre, and a 26-seat bistro. These entertainment amenities are complemented by Chances Good Time's northern wilderness theme, showcasing aboriginal and naturalist art.

- Projected overall revenue during fiscal 2008/9: $17.3 million
- Projected share of net income from slot machines to host local government in 2008/9: $400,000

BCLC is a provincial Crown Corporation reporting to the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General through a Board of Directors.

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