thePodcast: Problem gambling on the rise in cash-strapped B.C.

September 28, 2025 00:28:29
thePodcast: Problem gambling on the rise in cash-strapped B.C.
theBreaker.news Podcast
thePodcast: Problem gambling on the rise in cash-strapped B.C.

Sep 28 2025 | 00:28:29

/

Show Notes

For the week of Sept. 28, 2025: Premier David Eby’s NDP government is running a record $11.6 billion deficit and needs revenue wherever it can find it. One source is gambling: B.C. Lottery Corporation is budgeting a $1.4 billion profit. But at what cost?  Investigative journalist and theBreaker.news contributor Stanley Tromp obtained BCLC polling that found problem gambling is on the rise. He is Bob Mackin’s guest on this week’s edition. Plus, the week that was in B.C. politics with Mario Canseco of Research Co. The Conservatives stand pat with leader John Rustad, even more members of the Green Party […]

Other Episodes

Episode 0

March 12, 2023 00:32:08
Episode Cover

thePodcast: Trudeau's domestic procrastination won't stop foreign interference

For the week of March 12, 2023:  […]

Listen

Episode 0

January 26, 2020 00:21:15
Episode Cover

theBreaker.news Podcast: Rent-a-crowd pollutes court of public opinion in Meng Wanzhou case

Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou was back in a court of law Jan. 20-24 to fight the United States' extradition bid. But what went on...

Listen

Episode 0

August 28, 2022 00:31:02
Episode Cover

theBreaker.news Podcast: Celebrate Taiwan's art, culture and cuisine on Labour Day weekend in Vancouver

For the week of Aug. 28, 2022: […]

Listen