 In 1982, Lotto 6/49 premiered as a nationwide lottery, which the WCLC operated on behalf of the four western provinces.In 1985, after 10 years as a WCLC member, British Columbia decided to administer all lotteries in the province on its own behalf under a Crown corporation, BCLC.WCLC continues to operate the traditional national and regional lotteries for Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.