No. 1Published sources come first
The desk relies on information that venues and official bodies publish themselves. For River Rock, that means the resort's own site at riverrock.com and the operator's page at Great Canadian Entertainment.
For rules on age, ID and gambling in the province, the desk turns to BCLC, including its Casinos BC ID page, and to the Province of British Columbia. For transit, TransLink is the reference the desk prefers.
Information that appears only on third-party listing sites is either left out or described in general terms, without a figure.
No. 2When sources disagree
Sources sometimes give different figures for the same thing. When that happens, the desk does not choose between them. It either leaves the number out or notes that the venue publishes it.
The number of live table games at River Rock is one example. No official count could be found, and the other figures in circulation do not agree. The desk therefore describes the table-games offer without giving a count.
Details that could not be confirmed, such as holiday hours or a dress code, are not stated as fact. Where a reader would expect such a detail, the desk says so briefly and points to the venue's official site.
No. 3Opening hours and the open or closed note
The open or closed note on the desk compares the current time in Pacific time, the time zone for Richmond, with the hours the venue publishes.
It cannot reflect holiday changes, private events or temporary closures unless the venue has published them. Before a special trip, you may wish to check the venue's own site.
No. 4Distances
Distances on the desk are measured in a straight line between two points. They are not walking or driving routes. Streets, walkways, stairs and lifts can make the actual journey longer, so you may wish to allow a little extra time.
No. 5What the desk does not claim
The desk does not claim visits, telephone calls, interviews or tests. Its pages are written from published material only. The desk takes no bets and holds no accounts.
How the site is paid for is set out on How the desk is funded. More about the site is on About the desk.
No. 6When information was last checked
The information on the desk was last checked in October 2026. Where a fact depends on a date, such as a show listing, it is written as of that date.
Gambling in British Columbia is for adults aged 19 and over. If gambling is causing concern for you or someone close to you, Gambling Support BC is free and available 24/7 at 1-888-795-6111. Further contacts are listed on Support services.