In an era of rapid digital transformation, the B.C. government’s Digital Plan prioritizes public safety, trust, and secure, connected services. However, this vision comes with challenges: hundreds of millions lost to unregulated online activities and a growing need for a digital identity framework that’s secure and privacy-preserving. To succeed, B.C. needs technology that can turn legal frameworks into actionable enforcement. It’s time to do more with where.
The cost of unregulated gambling
May 2025 data, provided by Rightlander, estimates that over the last 12 months, $625 million in revenue was lost to British Columbians wagering at unregulated online casinos. This resulted in a loss of $125 million in potential tax revenue for the province.
The same Rightlander findings show that 92% of the top Google positions for “casino” keywords being taken by non-BCLC operators, strong enforcement is required to protect citizens. Beyond financial loss, these offshore sites expose B.C. residents to the dangers of money laundering and a lack of age controls, leaving users at risk.
GeoComply for Governments
GeoComply redefines fraud prevention by utilizing geolocation data, to help keep citizens safe. GeoComply delivers a unique risk signal using a combination of Wi-Fi, GPS, GSM, IP and Bluetooth, meeting stringent demands in highly regulated environments. We approach fraud by evaluating three core pillars: User, device, and location insights.
This advanced verification is the key to:
- Protecting Public Revenue: We help governments enforce regulations and recover lost tax revenue by ensuring only authorized users, who are of legal age and within provincial boundaries, can access regulated services.
- Securing Digital Identity: GeoComply authorizes users through a robust verification digital process that achieves pass rates of up to 95%*, protecting against sophisticated identity fraud while maintaining privacy and a seamless user experience.
- Preventing Financial Fraud: Prevent transactions from OFAC-sanctioned countries and uphold stringent compliance standards. GeoComply secures over 10 billion transactions annually, combatting money laundering and other illicit activities in real-time.
*Based on reported results from IDComply clients.
Local expertise, global trust
As a proudly made in Canada company headquartered in Vancouver, we bring our local expertise to solve these problems for our home province. Our solutions are trusted globally and have been tested in the world’s most complex and highly-regulated markets.
GeoComply leverages machine learning to constantly adapt to new fraud types. Secure tax revenue, protect data, and verify legitimate residents with ease using GeoComply.
Ready to secure B.C.’s digital future? Connect with our government relations team to learn more about how we can help.
