Fact Sheets

BCLC's Social Purpose is to generate win-wins for the greater good. Our mandate is to conduct and manage gambling on behalf of the Province in a socially responsible manner. We believe that the more people know, the better equipped they are to make healthy decisions about gambling. 

Learn more about BCLC's Anti-Money Laundering Program.

We generate over $1 billion every year that supports communities and programs across the province.

BCLC’s Game Break program is a resource for people who want to restrict themselves from gambling facilities or PlayNow.com.

PlayNow.com has numerous player health and site security safeguards to ensure that the only regulated online gambling site in British Columbia remains a safe and fun source of entertainment.

PlayNow.com offers a safe and secure online gambling experience on a state-of-the-art gaming platform.

Last year, we paid lottery prize winners more than $840 million. That's a lot of dough!

A study conducted by Thompson Rivers University (TRU) outlines how BCLC's activities have positively contributed to the City of Kamloops since 1985.

Gambling and buying lottery tickets is for adults only, and the Province and BCLC have several measures in place to help prevent minors from gambling.

PlayNow.com, the only regulated online or mobile gambling website in B.C., operates under strict regulatory controls and employs the highest standards to provide British Columbians with a website they can trust.

Each year, local governments that host casinos or community gaming centres receive a share of net gaming income generated by those facilities.

Learn how lottery draws take place.

PlayNow.com sports bettors should have a game plan before they bet on a big game. Learn about the player-health safeguards and healthy play strategies to keep sports betting fun.