Reports
Author(s): Gambling Support BC
Publisher: Independent Gambling Control Office
Year Published: 2026
Date Added: June 22, 2026
Resource Type: Government report
This action plan outlines the British Columbia Independent Gambling Control Office’s actions to address problem gambling risk. The plan is a response to a 2025-2026 study of the prevalence of problem gambling in the Canadian province. The prevalence study found an increase in risk of problem gambling, with 19% of people at moderate or high risk. The actions in the plan are intended to support earlier help-seeking, increase awareness of safer gambling, and improve access to prevention and support services. The recommended actions involve:Strengthening prevention and awareness, especially in gaming environments, social media, and online betting platformsImproving outreach to higher-risk populations (e.g., young adults, people experiencing financial strain, newcomers, Indigenous and racialized residents, people with disabilities, and people who gamble more online and on illegal sites) Addressing stigma and barriers to seeking supportImproving awareness of safer and regulated gambling optionsSupporting early education and prevention among youth, including the provincial delivery of a youth gambling prevention curriculumMonitor emerging gambling trends through ongoing prevalence studies, targeted research, and enhanced tracking
This action plan outlines the British Columbia Independent Gambling Control Office’s actions to address problem gambling risk. The plan is a response to a 2025-2026 study of the prevalence of problem gambling in the Canadian province. The prevalence study found an increase in risk of problem gambling, with 19% of people at moderate or high risk. The actions in the plan are intended to support earlier help-seeking, increase awareness of safer gambling, and improve access to prevention and support services.
The recommended actions involve:
