British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC): who owns it and which casinos it runs
As of : British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) (Crown corporation owned by the Province of British Columbia; Canada) owns 1 casino or betting brand. 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).
| Ownership | Crown corporation owned by the Province of British Columbia |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Canada |
| Casino and betting brands | 1 casino or betting brand · 1 website in total |
| Operating companies | 2 |
| Fines and regulator actions | 0 |
| Last checked | 15 Oct 2026 |
Casino and betting brands of British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC)
| Name | Website | Licences | Owner proof |
|---|---|---|---|
| PlayNow | playnow.com | Canada British Columbia — Criminal Code s.207 (provincial conduct and manage) | verified |
Operating companies and licences
| Company | Where | Licences |
|---|---|---|
| British Columbia Lottery Corporation | CA-BC | Canada British Columbia — Criminal Code s.207 (provincial conduct and manage) Provincial lottery corporation; operates PlayNow.com |
| Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Corporation | CA-MB | Canada Manitoba — Criminal Code s.207 (provincial conduct and manage) Operates PlayNow Manitoba on the BCLC platform |
Questions and answers
Which casinos and betting sites does British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) own?
British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) owns 1 casino or betting brand.
Who owns British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC)?
British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is Crown corporation owned by the Province of British Columbia.
Has British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) been fined?
We have no fines and regulator actions on record for British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC).
