British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC): who it is and what it owns

Provincial Crown corporation that runs PlayNow.com, the legal online casino, lottery and sports betting site in British Columbia. PlayNow also serves Manitoba (with Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries) and Saskatchewan (with SIGA).

OwnershipCrown corporation owned by the Province of British Columbia
HeadquartersCanada
Gambling brands1 gambling brand · 1 website in total
Operating companies2
Regulator fines0
Last checked15 Oct 2026

Gambling brands of British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC)

NameWebsiteLicensesOwner proof
PlayNowplaynow.comCanada British Columbia — Criminal Code s.207 (provincial conduct and manage)verified

Operating companies and licenses

CompanyWhereLicenses
British Columbia Lottery CorporationCA-BCCanada British Columbia — Criminal Code s.207 (provincial conduct and manage) Provincial lottery corporation; operates PlayNow.com
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries CorporationCA-MBCanada Manitoba — Criminal Code s.207 (provincial conduct and manage) Operates PlayNow Manitoba on the BCLC platform

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