Registration - Organization

BC Gaming Industry Association / Michael Thompson, Executive Director

Registration Information

Organization name: BC Gaming Industry Association
Senior Officer Name: Michael Thompson, Executive Director
Senior Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2017-04-03
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 9533-459

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 47

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 5

Version 18 of 18 (2025-12-16 to present)

Registration versions:

Version 18 of 18 (2025-12-16 to present)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activities

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Will any of the lobbyists listed within this registration arrange a meeting between a public office holder and any other individual for the purpose of attempting to influence any of the matters listed below:

Yes

Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:
Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Advocacy regarding changes to the policies or programs related to casino gaming industry and economic development. Policy and program recommendations regarding gaming policy as it pertains to both land-based casinos and I-gaming.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Economic Development and Trade
Policy and program recommendations regarding gaming policy as it pertains to both land-based casinos and I-gaming.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Economic Development and Trade
Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:
Advocacy regarding changes to the policies or programs related to casino gaming industry and economic development.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Economic Development and Trade

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

British Columbia Lottery Corporation
Finance
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Office of the Premier
Public Safety and Solicitor General

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Michael Thompson, Executive Director

Organization Contact Information

BC Gaming Industry Association

Address:
BC Gaming Industry Association
PO Box 74598 Kitsilano RPO
Vancouver, BC V6K 4P4
Canada

Description of Activities

We provide strategic leadership for the BC gaming industry on behalf of private sector gaming operators while enhancing relationships, education and advocacy through involvement with community stakeholders, government, media and the public.

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders
Name	Gift or Benefit Description	Circumstance	Date Promised	Value Promised	Date Given	Value Given
No Records

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

No person or organization contributed over $1000CDN, within the preceding 12 months, toward the lobbying activity on behalf of the organization that has a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activity.

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

No government funding was received within the preceding 12 months based on the submission date requirements for this registration.

Other Entities (working together for the purposes of lobbying) Information

BC Gaming Industry Association is not working together with any other entity for the purpose of lobbying.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

BC Gaming Industry Association does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

The activities of BC Gaming Industry Association are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Lobbyists Details

Lobbyists Employed by this Organization

Lobbyist

Contributions

Janet Collins
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No