Who owns PlayNow?
As of : PlayNow is owned by British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), Crown corporation owned by the Province of British Columbia. It holds a licence from Criminal Code s.207 (provincial conduct and manage, Canada British Columbia).
| Ultimate owner | British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) (Crown corporation owned by the Province of British Columbia) |
|---|---|
| Operating company | British Columbia Lottery Corporation, CA-BC |
| Licences | Canada British Columbia — Criminal Code s.207 (provincial conduct and manage) Provincial lottery corporation; operates PlayNow.com |
| Products | Casino, Sports betting, Poker, Lottery |
| Website | playnow.com |
| Sister casinos | 0 |
| Fines and actions | 0 |
| Owner proof | verified |
| Last checked | 15 Oct 2026 |
Licences
| Regulator | Type | Valid | Check it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada British Columbia — Criminal Code s.207 (provincial conduct and manage) Provincial lottery corporation; operates PlayNow.com | — | active | register |
About British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC)
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).
Headquarters: Canada · Ownership: Crown corporation owned by the Province of British Columbia
How we know, and what we could not confirm
How we know: BCLC's online casino, lottery, poker and sports betting site for British Columbia. The same platform serves Manitoba (run by Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries, playnow.com/mb, since 2013) and Saskatchewan (run with SIGA and SaskGaming since Nov 2022).
- We have no company registration number for British Columbia Lottery Corporation.
British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) sister sites, fines and sources →
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Questions and answers
Who owns PlayNow?
British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC).
Is PlayNow licensed?
Yes. Its operator British Columbia Lottery Corporation holds a licence from Criminal Code s.207 (provincial conduct and manage, Canada British Columbia).
Has the owner of PlayNow been fined?
We have no fines and regulator actions on record.
Is PlayNow legit?
PlayNow is run by British Columbia Lottery Corporation, which holds a licence from Criminal Code s.207 (provincial conduct and manage, Canada British Columbia). Its owner is British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC). Fines and regulator actions against PlayNow’s own company: 0. Sister sites with the same owner: 0. Guide: How to check a casino. We do not rate sites. A licence from your country’s regulator is the main protection.
Sources
Last checked 15 Oct 2026. How we check facts. Gambling can be addictive. Help: BeGambleAware, GamStop, Gamblers Anonymous.
