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Operated by BCLC, all revenue generated through PlayNow.com stays right here in BC to support many provincial, community and charitable programs.
It's PlayNow.com's promise to provide a safe, secure online gaming environment while offering players many great new games. The software delivers an easy to use gaming platform with eye-catching graphics and realistic game-play for an experience second to none.
Within the Casino , Poker , Bingo , Sports , Live Casino and Lottery portfolios are a variety of games including online slot machines and table games like Blackjack, Sicbo, Craps and many more favourites.
Poker offers a wide variety of games and tournaments, including a progressive Bad Beat jackpot. Enjoy the popular games 24 hours a day with players from across B.C., Manitoba and Quebec on a shared Poker network.
Bingo offers players a variety of games and progressive jackpots. Play and chat with players from across B.C. and Manitoba.
Games on PlayNow.com can be purchased during the following time periods seven days a week:
- Lottery: 24 hours a day. Select lottery games are not available from 7:21pm PT to 7:31pm PT on their respective draw dates.
- Keno: Available anytime, except from 4:00am to 4:30am PT
- Live Casino: The Live Casino studio is open 24 hours per day.
- Casino games: 24 hours a day
- Sports: 24 hours a day
- Bingo: 24 hours a day
- Poker games: 24 hours a day
Please note that some mornings PlayNow.com may not be available due to system upgrades and/or scheduled maintenance. Please try again later or if you require assistance please contact Customer Support.
BCLC is authorized to market and distribute games within the province of British Columbia only. At this time, registered players may only purchase games when physically located in BC.
For the latest draw results for games available on PlayNow.com:
We have invested significant safeguards, authentication processes and security measures to ensure the integrity of all our games. An individual must register and create a player account before play is enabled. To do this, the information provided by the player will be sent electronically to one of Canada's major credit bureaus. This third-party validation verifies both age and residency. Note, we do not check your credit history we are only verifying your information.
The purchase of our products can only occur while the player is physically located in British Columbia and it is a violation of the PlayNow.com Player Agreement to attempt to purchase if outside of the province.
For an optimal player experience and site performance on any device using playnow.com, we recommend using the latest version of:
- the following browsers:
- Google Chrome and Chrome mobile
- Mozilla Firefox
- Safari on MacOS and iOS
- the following operating systems:
- iOS
- Windows
- OS X
- Android
It is recommended that you always keep your web browsers up-to-date.
While previous operating systems and browser combinations may work on playnow.com, some functionality or information may not work or be displayed as expected. For example, an outdated, off-standard, pre-release, or compromised web browser, use of virtual private networks (VPNs), third-party web browser plugins and extensions, or the settings on a Player's device could cause some or all of the content of PlayNow to display incorrectly or to fail to display. The playnow.com databases record the correct outcomes generated by our games and BCLC relies on this record in the event of any dispute.
Our development teams make use of new capabilities available in modern, up-to-date operating systems and browsers. As a result, we have made the decision to support only modern operating systems and browsers. This also provides improved security and performance.
The browser can sometimes display outdated information from the cache or load incorrectly. This is one of the main reasons why players experience problems viewing PlayNow.com.
If you are having issues viewing PlayNow.com or logging into your account, you may need to clear your internet browser's cache. The cache is a group of temporary internet files that are saved onto your computer's hard drive by most websites that you visit.
Please ensure that all your internet browser's cache is cleared. Your browser may also store temporary files if you have Playnow.com bookmarked or set as a favorite in your browser; please review all options on the Delete Browsing History screen and select (or deselect) only those options that apply to deleting Temporary Internet Files and Cookies.
Learn how to clear your cache depending on which browser you are using:
Enabling Cookies
Select which browser you are using below to learn how to enable Cookies.
JavaScript
JavaScript is a standard programming language that can be included in web pages to provide functionality such as menus, sounds, and other interactive features. You need to make sure that JavaScript is enabled in your browser while you are on PlayNow.com.
Learn how to enable JavaScript in your browser.
Most browsers automatically detect PlayNow.com's text encoding to display text correctly. If you are experiencing garbled text, we recommend that you set your browser's encoding to UTF-8.
Learn how to set your browser's encoding depending on which browser you are using:
We acquire location information (i.e. IP addresses or location coordinates) when you log in and periodically while you are logged in to ensure players are accessing their account from within British Columbia due to our legal obligations.
In order to access your account, you must be physically located within British Columbia and the location services on your device and internet browser must be turned on.
If you getting this error while within British Columbia, your location sharing may be blocked.
Learn how to change your location settings for your computer's internet browser or your mobile device:
For Computer Internet Browsers, click on one of the following:
For Mobile Devices, click on one of the following:
For an optimal player experience and site performance on any device using playnow.com, we recommend using the latest version of:
- the following browsers:
- Google Chrome and Chrome mobile
- Mozilla Firefox
- Safari and Safari mobile
- the following operating systems:
- iOS
- Windows
- OS X
- Android
It is recommended that you always keep your web browsers up-to-date.
Our eCasino games use a service called WebGL, a web-based graphics library that eliminated the need for plugins to run graphics on your web browser.
WebGL has minimum hardware requirements and if your device does not meet these requirements, you may experience display issues.
We recommend that your device have the following to support WebGL:
- Minimum 4GB of RAM
- 64 bit processor
- Capable Graphics Card (recent / up-to-date)
To check if your system supports WebGL click here.
Note: If your system does not support WebGL you can still play our eCasino games, but you may experience display issues such as blank reels, missing symbols or shaky graphics. These are display issues only and do not affect the outcome of the game.
Safe and secure online gaming is a top priority at BCLC. BCLC provides a secure connection to our players and complies with strict regulatory standards. BCLC security analysts are continuously monitoring any hacking and vulnerability trends and applying preventative controls to PlayNow.com to mitigate these risks.
All customer information is stored in a highly secure database. Security measures such as encryption, file integrity monitoring and auditing are used to provide a multi-layered defence system for protecting our players' personal and transactional data.
If you think someone was using your PlayNow.com account without your knowledge, immediately contact Customer Support at 1-877-706-6789.
We use Equifax, a third party credit processing company, to verify the identity of individuals opening PlayNow.com accounts against credit information they have on file about an individual. We also use fraud detection tools provided by our financial partners that help block many potentially fraudulent deposits. Additionally BCLC monitors transactions as part of our fraud detection process.
To register for PlayNow.com, the following is required:
- Must be a BC resident
- Must be 19+ years of age
The verification process usually takes less than 5 minutes. Once complete, you will receive a registration confirmation email. By selecting the link within this email, you will have completed your registration and can proceed to log in to your account.
In some instances, you may receive a message indicating that the process could take up to two business days to complete. In this case, if we are able to complete your registration you will receive a registration confirmation email. By selecting the link within this email, you will have completed your registration and can proceed to log in to your account.
You should receive a registration confirmation email right after completing your registration. This is to ensure that we have the correct email on file for you.
If you did not receive this email, double check that it's not delivered to your spam or junk mail. You can also attempt to login to your account where you will be provided an option to resend the confirmation email OR to update the email address you had entered at the time of registration.
If you receive this message, it means that we were not able to fully complete the identity, age and residency verification process. There are usually two reasons for this including the following:
- You have a credit file listed with Equifax that is less than 3 years old; OR
- The address you have entered in the registration form does not match the current address that is listed on you Equifax credit profile.
In both cases, our Customer Support team can help you complete your registration. Please call 1-877-706-6789. You may be requested to send in a copy or digital image of photo identification such as a driver’s license or passport, along with a digital copy of a utility bill that shows your current address.
If you receive this message, it means that you already have an account OR you have previously attempted to register for an account. There are two possible scenarios:
- You already have a fully verified account. In this case, you are able to login now. If necessary, you can use the Retrieve Username or Forgot Password options to help you successfully login; OR
- You have an account created previously, but we were not able to fully verify your identify, age and residency. In this case, our Customer Support team can help you complete your registration. Please call 1-877-706-6789. You may be requested to send in a copy or digital image of photo identification such as a driver’s license or passport, along with a digital copy of a utility bill that shows your current address.
If you receive this message, it means that we were not able to confirm the accuracy of your name, date of birth and/or address. Please check to see that you have entered your correct legal first name and last name, your correct date of birth and your current residential address.
Note that we use a Canadian Credit Bureau (Equifax Canada) to assist in the identify verification process. In order to successfully complete registration, the information you enter on the registration form must match the name, date of birth and current address that is listed on your Equifax credit profile. If any of this information is not accurate, you may have to resolve the errors with Equifax before you will be able to continue with your registration. You can call Equifax Canada toll-free at 1-866-204-9044.
PlayNow adheres to federal regulatory guidelines. As part of this, when registering for a new account you will need to provide your civic address or a physical description of your home property.
This means that your personal address on file must include a house number and a street name where applicable. If your address does not have a house number and street name, you can also provide a physical description of your property such as a detailed rural route address. If the legal address of your residence does include PO Box details, you must still provide additional details including a house number and street name or a physical description of your home property.
Please note that once you have registered and have access to your account, you have the option of adding an additional mailing address. Simply go to the Account Menu and select the Edit Profile option.
If the legal address of your residence does include PO Box details, you must still provide additional details including a house number and street name or a physical description of your home property.
For some additional help in determining your legal civic address or property description, you can also refer to the property assessment sites in BC or MB where you can search for the legal description of your address.
We acquire location information (i.e. IP addresses or location coordinates) when you log in and periodically while you are logged in to ensure players are accessing their account from within British Columbia due to our legal obligations.
In order to access your account, you must be physically located within British Columbia and the location services on your device and internet browser must be turned on.
If you getting this error while within British Columbia, your location sharing may be blocked.
Learn how to change your location settings for your computer's internet browser or your mobile device:
For Computer Internet Browsers, click on one of the following:
For Mobile Devices, click on one of the following:
If you tried to login and were informed that you were blocked, you should have been prompted with further information on why this happened and what to do next. For example, your login details may have been invalid, you may have opted to self-exclude. If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support.
If upon login, you are told you are not located in British Columbia, our system may have detected that your online session appears to be originating outside the province of BC If you are in BC, you may challenge this by pressing the appropriate button on the screen. IP challenges will be accessed and valid claims corrected by the start of the next business day. You may also contact Customer Support at 1-877-706-6789 for assistance.
From the Login page, click on the Forgot Password link and follow the instructions from there. You will need to know your unique username or the email address attached to your PlayNow Account. You will also need to know the answers to your secret questions to set a new password. If you have forgot your username or email address attached to your account, you will need to call Customer Support at 1-877-706-6789 and they will be able to provide you with your login information
If you tried to login and were informed that you were blocked, you should have been prompted with further information on why this happened and what to do next. For example, your login details may have been invalid, you may have opted to self-exclude. If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support.
If upon login, you are told you are not located in British Columbia, our system may have detected that your online session appears to be originating outside the province of BC If you are in BC, you may challenge this by pressing the appropriate button on the screen. IP challenges will be accessed and valid claims corrected by the start of the next business day. You may also contact Customer Support at 1-877-706-6789 for assistance.
You may view historical transaction information from your account for up to six months. BCLC may use transaction information to support any inquiries you may have about your account activity, analyze and improve customer relationships by understanding the types of products you buy. Transaction information may be retained by BCLC as long as your account is active, and/or as required by law.
From the Login page, click on the Forgot Password link and follow the instructions from there. You will need to know your unique username or the email address attached to your PlayNow Account. You will also need to know the answers to your secret questions to set a new password. If you have forgot your username or email address attached to your account, you will need to call Customer Support at 1-877-706-6789 and they will be able to provide you with your login information.
To close your account, call Customer Support at 1-877-706-6789.
When registering you agreed to be responsible for ensuring that only you can use your account and password. In general, you should not keep funds in your PlayNow.com Account if you do not intend to redeem them for purchases within a reasonable amount of time. If you feel your account has been compromised, immediately contact Customer Support at 1-877-706-6789 for assistance.
We have invested significant safeguards, authentication processes and security measures to ensure the integrity of all our games. An individual must register and create a player account before play is enabled. To do this, the information provided by the player will be sent electronically to one of Canada's major credit bureaus. This third-party validation verifies both age and residency. Note, we do not check your credit history we are only verifying your information.
The purchase of our products can only occur while the player is physically located in British Columbia and it is a violation of the PlayNow.com Player Agreement to attempt to purchase if outside of the province.
If your account balance grows above $250,000, you will have 72 hours from the time you exceed the limit to bring the amount to $250,000 or below. If you do not reduce your account balance by that time, BCLC will initiate an account withdrawal.
The times displayed on PlayNow.com, including those found in your game and transaction history, are impacted by your local computer's time zone configuration, and may not necessarily be correct. To ensure displayed time accuracy please check that your computer's time zone settings are current.
In an effort to offer you as diverse a gaming offering as possible, PlayNow.com has several different types of games. When playing games under our Lottery, Bingo sections, any winnings may take up to 30 seconds to be credited to your PlayNow.com account balance. If you have questions or concerns about any potential delays, please call Customer Support at 1-877-706-6789.
PlayNow.com offers the chance to win several different life-changing jackpots through our lottery games and our casino progressive jackpots. There are no limits or maximums imposed on the size of a jackpot that can be won by a player. PlayNow.com does, however, impose a daily cumulative win limit (based on a calendar day) at or near $500,000 to $1,000,000 depending on the game. Progressive jackpots and lottery winnings do NOT contribute to this cumulative daily limit and no progressive jackpot or lottery win amount will be affected by this limit.
BCLC reserves the right to close your Account if it is inactive for one year or more. An Account will be considered inactive if there have been no deposits and no Game purchases during a one year period. In the event that BCLC closes your Account, you must provide BCLC with such additional information as BCLC determines necessary to enable BCLC to deliver the balance of the account (excepting any balance from Tokens) to you.
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- PayPal
- Online Bill Payment
- Web Cash
For more information on the deposit options available on PlayNow, see here.
The Weekly Deposit Limit is the maximum amount that you wish to be able to transfer from your credit card or bank account into your PlayNow.com account during a seven day period.
Key facts about the Weekly Deposit Limit:
- It is not an automatic transfer-in feature.
- You can enter an amount in $1 increments up to $100,000. (example: $11, $15, $507).
- Within any seven day period, you will only be able to transfer in up to the total amount which you selected.
- You can decrease your Weekly Deposit Limit at any time in your player profile.
- Any increases to your Weekly Deposit Limit will not come into effect for approximately 24 hours. When your new transfer-in limit comes into effect, the 24-hour countdown messaging on your Edit Profile page will no longer appear and your new limit will be displayed on the page.
Yes, the minimum deposit amount is $5.
Some credit card issuers and financial institutions may levy a fee each time you deposit funds into your account. Such fees are not charged by BCLC. Please contact your credit card issuer or financial institution for verification.
Each financial institution develops and supports their own bill payment processes. Most provide customers with a choice of accounts and account types from which to make a bill payment.
Most major banks and credit unions can be used to transfer funds to your to your Playnow.com account. If you don't see either British Columbia Lottery Corporation or PlayNow.com listed as a Payee, please contact your bank or credit union.
Visit the Online Bill Payment section of the FAQs.
What is VISA Secure and if I wanted to, where do I sign up?
VISA Secure offers cardholders additional security during web-based purchase transactions. Find out more by contacting the financial institution that issued your VISA credit card or by visiting http://www.visa.ca/en/personal/securewithvisa/vbv/index.jsp.
What is Mastercard 3D SecureCode and if I wanted to, where do I sign up?
Mastercard 3D SecureCode offers cardholders enhanced protection against unauthorized use of your card during web-based purchase transactions. Find out more by contacting the financial institution that issued your Mastercard credit card or by visiting http://www.mastercard.ca/support/secure-code.html.
What is American Express SafeKey and if I wanted to, where do I sign up?
American Express SafeKey is a security solution that leverages global industry standards to detect and reduce online fraud by adding an extra layer of security when Card Members shop online or on their mobile devices. Find out more by contacting the financial institution that issued your AMEX credit card or by visiting https://network.americanexpress.com/globalnetwork/safekey/ca/en/.
Can I use any VISA, MasterCard or AMEX credit card to purchase cash on PlayNow.com?
Most VISA, MasterCard, and AMEX credit cards issued to British Columbians can be used to deposit funds on PlayNow.com. However, a few card issuers have decided to not accept these types of transactions. If you think you have been affected, please contact your card issuer directly.
If you have attempted a deposit but don’t see the funds, please check back later as payments can sometimes take up to 35 minutes to complete.
Deposits to PlayNow can sometimes fail. In the rare circumstance that the funds are debited from your bank or credit card account, please allow 3-7 business days for the funds to be returned. If the funds have not returned after this time has passed, please contact Customer Support. It is 3 days for debit and 3-7 for CC/visa/MC debits.
Effective June 17, 2017, PlayNow must comply with regulatory amendments arising from the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA). For more information, please read our info page.
The times displayed on PlayNow.com, including those found in your game and transaction history, are impacted by your local computer's time zone configuration, and may not necessarily be correct. To ensure displayed time accuracy please check that your computer's time zone settings are current.
Anytime you've won a prize, the money is automatically added to your cash balance. For Lottery wins, this is added to your account the day following the draw. For all other games, with the exception of eSports, this is instantaneous. To see your prizes, please visit your account history. TIP: Use the filtering options to narrow down your search!
Most major financial institutions offer online or telephone bill payment services in British Columbia. Now you can use the same process to transfer funds into your PlayNow.com account.
You can transfer funds from your financial institution account to your BCLC PlayNow.com account either online or over the phone.
Contact the customer service department of your financial institution for assistance with setting up this service.
Please note that these suggested steps vary slightly amongst financial institutions.
- Go to your financial institution's website and login.
- Go to the Payments or Bill Payments section.
- Add a PAYEE*.
- When searching for the Payee type "Lottery" in the search field and select British Columbia Lottery Corporation or PlayNow.com from the search results list.
- When prompted for your Payee Account number, enter your 11-digit PlayNow.com Account Number which is listed in your profile.
- Make a bill payment: Select British Columbia Lottery Corporation or PlayNow.com as the Payee*,
- set up a one time bill payment, or
- set up a recurring bill payment (this is a useful option if you choose to purchase a Lottery Subscription).
PAYEE will be either British Columbia Lottery Corporation OR PlayNow.com depending on your financial institution.
You are able to transfer the amount that you specified in your Weekly Deposit Limit into your PlayNow.com account on a weekly basis (this is a rolling seven day period, not a calendar week from Sunday to Saturday).
Your account has a maximum cash balance limit of $250,000.00. Please note that if you attempt to make a single transfer of more than $100,000.00 by Online Bill Payment, the transaction will be rejected. If a transfer amount causes your total transfers for the past seven days to exceed your Weekly Deposit Limit or bring your balance above $250,000.00, the excess amount from the transfer will be automatically returned to your bank account.
Most financial institutions in Canada take one or two business days to process your payment, but the time needed may vary. Once BCLC receives your payment, it will appear as a transaction in your Transactions page. If you'd like to deposit money into your PlayNow.com account immediately, you can use your credit card.
Most major banks and credit unions can be used to transfer funds to your to your Playnow.com account. If you don't see either British Columbia Lottery Corporation or PlayNow.com listed as a Payee, please contact your bank or credit union.
Many major Canadian banks and credit unions which previously offered Interac Online are no longer supporting this payment method, therefore PlayNow will instead offer Interac eTransfer as an alternative.
Interac eTransfer offers greater convenience to players than Interac Online, as deposits are tied directly to bank accounts, so bank card or bank card details are not required.
Please note that players using Interac eTransfer may encounter a standard bank security check on their first attempt, resulting in a short delay of up to 72 hours for funds to be credited to the PlayNow account. All subsequent deposits should credit the PlayNow account immediately.
You may withdraw funds from your account at any time subject to BCLC withdrawal policies including the following:
- All funds must be withdrawn to your bank account (Unless you are making a withdrawal of $100,000 or more.)
- For withdrawals of $1,000 or more, you must provide BCLC with your occupation as required by Federal anti-money laundering regulations.
- For withdrawals of $100,000 or more, BCLC will present you with your money by cheque in person. A BCLC representative will be contacting you at the telephone number you have provided in your PlayNow.com player profile to arrange for payment.
- We will collect your occupation on PlayNow.com during the withdrawal process. Once we have your occupation on file, you will not need to enter it again.
This is a federal requirement under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA).
When you complete the Game Break process on PlayNow.com, the funds in your PlayNow.com account will be withdrawn and refunded back to you.
There are different ways in which we will refund your money depending on the situation:
If your account balance is less than $1,000 and we have your bank account information on record, we will refund the cash to your bank account without having to contact you.
If your account balance is less than $1,000 and we do not have your bank account information on record, a BCLC representative will be contacting you at the telephone number you have provided in your PlayNow.com player profile to retrieve your bank account information.
We will deliver balances under five dollars ($5.00) only by direct deposit. In the event that you do not provide us with a bank account you agree that you shall forfeit all right to the balance in your account.
If your account balance is $1,000 or more, a BCLC representative will be contacting you at the telephone number you have provided in your PlayNow.com player profile to collect your occupation as required by Federal anti-money laundering regulations. If we do not have your bank account information on record, we will need to ask you for this as well. In addition, if your account balance is $100,000 or more, BCLC will refund your money to you by cheque.
You have the ability to reverse part of or the entire amount of your pending withdrawal total for a given day up until midnight PST. The portion of the pending withdrawal total that you reverse will be returned back to your playable balance. If you have any concerns please contact Customer Support for assistance.
Please allow up to three business days for BCLC to process your withdrawal. Once this is completed, the transaction will typically require approximately one business day before it will appear in your bank account. The time required will vary depending on your financial institution.
A Token is what PlayNow.com awards to players allowing them to make free bets.
Tokens will be given out through various promotions on PlayNow.com. There will be Tokens that are part of promotions that are open to all players as well as Tokens tied to promotions available exclusively to certain players.
To view the promotions currently running on PlayNow.com, visit the promotions page of the game type that you are interested in, for example Casino and Lottery. If you are a PlayNow.com member, you can login and go to the My Promotions page under My Account.
There are two types of Tokens, game specific Tokens that can only be used on specific games and Cash Tokens that can be used to play any games.
No. Any Tokens that have been awarded to your account cannot be redeemed for cash.
The Token Balance field on the games and in the My Account section of PlayNow.com informs the player of the amount of tokens (expressed in $) the player has.
The Token Bet field is visible on Casino games as well as certain other PlayNow.com games. Whenever players have a Token balance, the Token will be used first on the next qualifying bet (i.e. a game that the token is permitted to be used on). Whenever a Token, or part of a token is used, the amount used will appear in the Token Bet field for that bet.
PlayNow.com is available to registered players in Manitoba. Just like players in BC, Manitobans can play on an established, legal website with casino, sports, poker, bingo and lottery products and responsible gambling features. Players in both jurisdictions also benefit from a larger player base for games like poker.
BCLC's priority is to provide the very best products and services to our existing players in BC and Manitoba.
No, you can only play in your province of residence.
Registered players on PlayNow.com in Manitoba can play Casino and Lottery games, Poker, Bingo and Sports betting.
Yes, players in Manitoba, BC and Quebec share a common poker network. Players in Manitoba and BC share a common bingo network.
You'll need to check the specific promotion conditions for eligibility. Some promotions may be open to players in both provinces, while others will be restricted to a specific province. See the specific promotion Conditions for full details.
Registering for Encore Rewards through your PlayNow account is easy! Log in to your PlayNow account and visit the My Encore Rewards section of your account. Follow the steps to create your Encore Rewards account.
If you know your Encore Rewards number, simply log in to PlayNow and visit your ‘My Account’ page, then ‘My Encore Rewards’, and input your membership number in the Encore Rewards field.
If your accounts do not automatically link, you will receive a confirmation email within 2-3 business days once we have verified and linked your accounts.
Encore Rewards membership comes with many exclusive benefits including birthday rewards, points on PlayNow and at casino and Chances locations across B.C., members-only contests and much more.
To learn about all the benefits of being an Encore Rewards member, visit our Encore Rewards page.
Points are earned with every dollar:
- played on eligible online casino games (except Poker and Video Poker) on PlayNow if both accounts are verified and linked.
- played on slots, table games (except Poker), or eTables at any casino or Chances location in B.C.
- spent on eligible dining purchases at participating casinos and Chances locations in B.C.
For more details, visit our Encore Rewards page.
Points are not earned on bets made with free play.
Encore Rewards points can be redeemed for free play at:
- Slots and instants games on PlayNow if both accounts are verified and linked. Points cannot be redeemed for free play on Live Casino, Table games, Poker or Video Poker.
- Your choice of slots, tables or eTables at any casino or Chances location in B.C.
Points can be redeemed:
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On slots and instants games on PlayNow:
- You can redeem points for free play on PlayNow directly in the My Encore Rewards section of your account. 1,000 points (or $5 free play) is the minimum that can be redeemed, and is then converted into PlayNow tokens. Free play tokens cannot be withdrawn from your token balance and expire after 90 days if unused.
- Token balances will be used as default, prior to cash, on eligible PlayNow games.
- Points cannot be redeemed for free play on Live Casino, Table games, Poker or Video Poker.
- Casino Specific Points cannot be redeemed for free play tokens on PlayNow.
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At any casino or Chances location in B.C.
- You can redeem points for free play directly at any slot machine or eTable using your Encore Rewards card and PIN. 1,000 points (or $5 free play) is the minimum that can be redeemed at slots and eTables.
- To redeem points for table free play, take your Encore Rewards card to Guest Services to get a free play voucher that you can give to the dealer at your table. 2,000 points (or $10 free play) is the minimum that can be redeemed at table games.
On PlayNow.com:
- Points redeemed for free play tokens on PlayNow cannot be withdrawn from your token balance and expire after 90 days if unused. Token balances can be viewed on the My Promotions page in your PlayNow account.
At casinos or community gaming centres in B.C.:
- Unused points in your account expire after 365 days unless stated otherwise.
To see expired points, sign in to your Encore Rewards account and click the My Points tab. Select the month you are looking for and under Points Category, select Expired Points. Your expired points will then display on the page.
On PlayNow.com:
- Points redeemed for free play tokens on PlayNow cannot be withdrawn from your token balance and expire after 90 days if unused. Tokens can be viewed on the My Promotions page in your PlayNow account.
At casinos or community gaming centres in B.C.:
- Points that are redeemed, but not used at the slot machine, will be returned to your balance. Points redeemed for table free play vouchers must be used within the same day it was issued.
First, sign in to your Encore Rewards account to view your statements and check all your activity and balance. Points earned in casinos and Chances locations are updated every 15 minutes. PlayNow and food & beverage points may take up to 48 hours to post to your account. If there are inconsistencies, please contact BCLC Customer Support immediately.
200 points = $1. That means for every 1,000 points you have a free play value of $5.
Anywhere Points are the points you earn, and they can be redeemed for free play at any casino or Chances location in B.C., or on PlayNow.com.
Casino Specific Points are points that can only be redeemed at certain locations. Under the Casino Specific Points section you’ll see groups of casinos and how many points you have available to redeem at each. These points are awarded by specific casino locations. See ‘Free Play, Promos and Offers’ for more information. Casino Specific Points cannot be redeemed for free play tokens on PlayNow.
Yes, base points earned on PlayNow will count towards your Encore Rewards membership level status. Status Points accelerators do not apply to play on PlayNow.
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PlayNow.com has gone to considerable lengths to ensure a poker environment where you can play comfortably and know you are protected in case you ever lose your connection while playing. Please refer to House Rules for details about how this works.
BCLC does not offer Disconnection protection for players. Players must act in time otherwise actions are taken. Please refer to House Rules for details.
PlayNow.com is best viewed with a minimum screen resolution of 800 x 600 pixels. This will give you a "full screen" view and is what you are most likely set to. In some instances this setting may not allow you to pull up other programs while playing.
To reduce the image to a "normal" view, you will need to set your screen display to 1024 X 768 to allow the use other programs while playing. To change your current settings, you may do the following:
- Click on the Windows Start menu button on your desktop
- Select "Settings"
- Click on "Control Panel"
- Select "Display" from the available menu
- The "Display Properties" window will come up
- Select "Settings"
- At the bottom right of the window you will see a section called "Screen Area" displaying an arrow-like symbol with "Less" and "More" on each side.
- Point with the mouse on the arrow, and change your screen resolution to "1024 x 768" pixels.
- Once you have selected the desired resolution, click on "Apply" and then "OK".
- Windows will give you a preview of the new settings and will prompt you to agree with the new settings by clicking on "OK" (You will have approximately 15 seconds to choose before Windows will restore the original settings)
Finally you may need to reboot your computer to ensure that the new settings are successfully put in place.
We recommend a Pentium 200 MHz with at least 20 MB of free hard disk space and 128 MB of internal RAM memory. Download is available for the latest versions of Windows, iOS and Android.
With the new Poker 8.0 software, Mac users can now download the Poker client on Mac computers.
All deposits, player limits and cash game chips are listed in $CAD (Canadian Dollars).
In fixed limit games, the possible betting amount(s) is shown on the buttons when you are seated at the table. Simply click the appropriate button to make a bet.
In Pot Limit and No Limit games, the betting amount may vary. Use the slide bar to select the correct amount or type the exact betting amount in the text box. You can also click the (-) and (+) buttons to change the amount.
During each blind phase, a countdown timer will run for all players required to pay the ante or post a blind. The countdown timer will only be visible to the player to the left of the chip rack. The timer will disappear once the player antes up or posts the blind. If the player doesn't pay the ante or post the blind, that player will not participate in the hand.
If a player is still in the buy-in phase while the ante or blinds phase is underway, a countdown timer will be displayed even though that player isn't participating in the current game.
During cash game play players have a prescribed time to act. This time is indicated with a countdown timer at their chair position. If the player fails to act in time, the hand they are in will be folded. The player will also sit out until they re-join the table.
The amount of money in the pot (and side pots) is clearly stated on the game table.
The table limits are clearly displayed on the game table.
You can choose to play with a four-colour deck instead of the two-colour deck. You find the selection for that on the SETTINGS tab, and when selected, all new tables you open will use the four-coloured deck.
You can play at multiple tables at the same time and each started table is presented in its own window. Buttons in the lobby and at each table (standard view only) allow you to navigate between the first five opened tables, and required actions are indicated in the table display in the lobby and at the tables.
It is not possible in a tournament to request a seat change.
In cash game play, once seated, players can change the appearance of the position of their chair. Using the "Chair" icon in the bottom right corner of the poker room allows the player to sit in a different location. This DOES NOT change the position of the player relative to the button; it merely changes the graphical representation of the player at the table.
If the chair icon does not appear in the poker room, this function is not available.
You can keep notes on your opponents and read the notes whenever you are logged in. To make a note on another player, click on the player's avatar. Type your text and click OK. Once a note is entered, an icon will appear by their name. No one else can see your notes and they are stored locally on your computer.
You may participate in the table chat. To chat at the table, enter the message in the textbox and click SEND or just hit Enter on your keyboard.
It is possible to choose between four levels of chat content to be displayed at the table. To change the content being displayed, click the MENU button and then SETTINGS. Here, you will be able to select from the following four options:
- Summary (default) - player chat and dealer chat.
- All - player actions, player chat, and dealer chat.
- No chat - player actions and dealer chat.
- Chat only - player chat.
It is possible to mute the chat of another player seated at your table. To mute the chat of another player, click on the mute icon at the top of the player's avatar. This choice is saved for each player between logins.
You can see a history of your hands and hand replay in the poker client under the "Game History" tab.
Extensive game statistics are accumulated for each game you play. Click the MENU button and then STATISTICS at the game table to open the game statistics tab. You can reset the data by clicking RESET.
When you decide you wish to leave the table, just click on the MENU button and then the LEAVE TABLE button. If a hand in which you are playing is currently in progress, it is suggested you click "Sit out" to allow you to leave the table when the hand is complete. Of course, if you fold your hand, you may leave the game at that time as well. If you'd like to rejoin the table you exited from at a later time, you will be required to bring to the table, at minimum, the amount of money you left with. For example, if you choose to leave a $25/$50 table with $500 and you'd like to return to the table at a later time, you must buy-in for at least $500 when rejoining.
You can easily set time and money limits directly within the Poker client on the "Game Limits" tab. For more information about setting limits while playing poker, please read the Setting Limits page.
On each individual game there is a Question Mark in the navigation bar just above the main game screen. Clicking on this Question Mark will open a page that contains information related to that game.
Yes. All Casino games on PlayNow.com have an option to play-for-free. In order to ensure that only players age 19 or older access our games, even for fun, you must login to your account to access the play-for-free games.
The PlayNow.com Casino offers several table games. Every game has its special rules and intricacies that make the game play unique. Inside each game, there is a Help Section so that you are aware of how to wager, how to win and what the winnings paid to you are. The PlayNow.com Casino encourages all players to use this information and to "Know your limit and play within it".
You will find some different, and some similar titles and versions of games that BCLC offers in land based casinos and gaming centres. You will also find some unique game features on PlayNow.com that are not offered on land based games. The odds of winning a wager on the games and the payouts of all the games are very similar to BCLC's land based facilities.
Overall, you can rest assured that PlayNow.com offers an exciting and fair gaming experience for you no matter where you choose to play.
Above the main game-play screen there is an Options button that lists different features for you to use. You can turn the game sound On or Off separately from the sound on your computer, you can change the quality of the graphics from High to Medium to Low. You can choose from several available cloth colours on our table games. You can engage Turbo mode which does not display the animations during the game. You can also access the Help section from the Options menu.
If you are playing a PlayNow.com game and a decision is required from you to proceed (like hit or stand in blackjack), the game will wait for you to make that decision even if you have to close the game client or perform other actions.
If you require more funds, you can proceed to the Deposit page and load more funds to your Account. When you re-enter the game, your balance will update with the newly deposited funds. If you are ever forced to leave the game client, or choose to leave the game client with an unfinished hand, you will be prompted to complete this hand prior to continuing play on that game.
This function allows the player to increase their wager by doubling or tripling the amount of the last base wager with one click.
PlayNow.com offers several Progressive Jackpots whose total is dependent on player wagering activity. PlayNow.com endeavours to show accurate Progressive Jackpot meters on each respective game, however, imperfections in the internet may hinder the accuracy of the meter display. The exact amount of each Progressive Jackpot is recorded by the BCLC computer system at the time of your wager. In the event of any dispute or discrepancy regarding any aspect of your purchase and/or play decisions, THE INFORMATION IN THE COMPUTER SYSTEMS WILL PREVAIL, AND ONLY THE PURCHASE AND/OR PLAY DECISION RECORDED BY THE COMPUTER SYSTEMS WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE GAME.
In the event that a progressive jackpot is discontinued, the funds from that jackpot will be added to a similar game of BCLC's choice. The funds are defined as the amount contributed by players, or the amount contributed by BCLC based on wagers made by players, MINUS the seed amount of the progressive jackpot. The seed amount can be found in the game specific "More Information" pages.
BCLC may occasionally add funds to the progressive jackpots.
If you are playing a PlayNow.com game and a decision is required from you to proceed (like hit or stand in blackjack), the game will wait for you to make that decision even if you have to close the game client or perform other actions. Funds wagered will remain in this state until such time that you complete that game or your account becomes inactive. If your Account becomes inactive, any wagered funds from incomplete games will be void.
If bets placed remain undecided in an incomplete game for more than thirty (30) days, they will become void, at BCLC’s discretion.
After placing your bet, if your play is terminated in any way, the result of your play will still stand. When you return to that game you will be prompted to complete the game you were playing. You need to do this before you will be able to play that game again. In the event of any dispute or discrepancy regarding any aspect of your purchase and/or play decisions, THE INFORMATION IN THE COMPUTER SYSTEMS WILL PREVAIL, AND ONLY THE PURCHASE AND/OR PLAY DECISION RECORDED BY THE COMPUTER SYSTEMS WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE GAME.
The Cash Spent balance tracks the amount of money that you have wagered on PlayNow during your current session/login. The balance will update as you play games. For games with a gamble (double-up) feature, the balance will wait until you start your next game before updating, just in case you wish to gamble your winnings.
When you're logged into your PlayNow account, and you go more than 30 minutes without interacting with the website, you will be logged out automatically. You won't be logged out when playing any Casino game that displays a progressive jackpot, since the progressive jackpot is updated in real time automatically, which counts as an interaction with the website.
For an optimal player experience and site performance on any device using playnow.com, we recommend using the latest version of:
- the following browsers:
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- Mozilla Firefox
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It is recommended that you always keep your web browsers up-to-date.
Our eCasino games use a service called WebGL, a web-based graphics library that eliminated the need for plugins to run graphics on your web browser.
WebGL has minimum hardware requirements and if your device does not meet these requirements, you may experience display issues.
We recommend that your device have the following to support WebGL:
- Minimum 4GB of RAM
- 64 bit processor
- Capable Graphics Card (recent / up-to-date)
To check if your system supports WebGL click here.
Note: If your system does not support WebGL you can still play our eCasino games, but you may experience display issues such as blank reels, missing symbols or shaky graphics. These are display issues only and do not affect the outcome of the game.
Live Casino is an exciting new way to play your favourite table games. You can enjoy Live Blackjack, Live Roulette and Live Baccarat streamed in real-time video, delivering an authentic gambling experience where real dealers shuffle, deal and interact with players, just like in a real casino.
Live Casino game outcomes are determined with real cards whereas other table games on PlayNow use a random number generator to determine game outcomes.
Clicking on any of the Live Casino game tiles will launch Live Casino in a new pop up window. You can watch on any game table without sitting down or placing a bet, so feel free to open it and look around!
Alternatively, demo videos of betting on each of the game types are available here.
To place a bet, pick your game type and/or table. If you selected Blackjack, pick an available (green) seat at the table. Select a chip value, then select a betting spot, and your bet is placed. Now the game plays out and your bet is settled based on the game outcome.
If you have an issue, we can help several ways. Live Casino has a chat function that allows you to chat with your dealer or the Live Casino customer support staff to notify them of your issue.
If you have an issue not related to Live Casino, with depositing for example, contact PlayNow Customer Support through chat or phone, details here.
The Live Casino studio is open 24 hours per day.
Always use the most up-to-date version of your browser and operating system to ensure a good Live Casino experience.
If you can't launch Live Casino, your Flash player may be blocked. This help article from Adobe, the makers of Flash, provides browser specific troubleshooting info.
The Live Casino balance updates each time it connects with the PlayNow server but these two systems are not always connected. For example, if you deposit money to your PlayNow account while the Live Casino client is open, you will not see your balance update in the Live Casino client until an event occurs that requires the client to contact the PlayNow server. Here are some examples of events that require the two servers to connect: launching the Live Casino client; opening a table; making a wager; settling a wager.
All sports bets that are made on the new sportsbook can be found in the 'My Bets' section, Once you log in, you will see a MY BETS link on the horizontal sub navigation header as well as on the header above the betslip. Once in the MY BETS section, players can search their active or pending bets. You can also contact our Customer Support team at 1-877-706-6789 or through the Live Chat and an agent will be able to assist you further.
For some sports we have replicated a similar bet to Oddset and feature 'Oddset' in name of the bet (like 'Oddset 3-way' for Football which features a 3 point margin of victory). In addition, many sporting events on PlayNow will still offer a bet (like Oddset) where you can choose either the Home team to Win, the Visitor team to Win or the Tie. Often these bets are referred to as 'Win-Draw-Win'. Keep in mind, with these types of bets the SPORTS ACTION TIE RULES DO NOT APPLY. In most cases and unless otherwise stated, if teams are tied in points (or goals) at the end of regulation time (or the time of the game as specified in the terms of the bet offered) then it's a TIE.
In some sports or events, Win-Draw-Win bets may not be available - however you can still usually always bet on the winning Team or Player - it's just that the Tie option is not available.
Of course you can! Spread betting is available on most events offered on PlayNow Sports. Spread bets are found under the names 'Point Spread', 'Spread' 'Handicap', 'Puck Line', 'Run Line' etc. depending on the sport or event.
We couldn't call ourselves a sportsbook if we didn't offer betting on the Total amount of Goals/Points/Runs scored in the game or match! Not only do we have Over/Under bets on end of Game totals, for many sports you can bet on various Totals throughout the game on periods/quarters/half-time/innings etc. Check your favourite events to see what's available.
The PlayNow sportsbook offers more sports, more leagues, tournaments and more types of bets than ever before. New parlay options, single bets, Futures and Outrights, Bet-Back Bonuses, immediate settlement and payment on winning bets and betting on LIVE games while they're ‘in-play’ are some of the most significant enhancements. Along with the different offers, also are different betting rules and conditions (different than Sports Action). Be sure to familiarize yourself with the betting rules for the sports you bet on - as whether your bets win or lose your bets will be determined accordingly.
As we've seen, a Parlay Bet combines selections from multiple games or events into one bet. To take the concept further, a Same-Game Parlay lets bettors choose multiple selections from within the same game into one single parlay. Same Game Parlay bets are currently available for pre-game betting on NFL, NBA, NCAA Football, NCAA Basketball, Rugby, and Soccer on PlayNow - Online legal sports betting, casino, poker, lottery, and more | PlayNow.com.
Example of a Same Game Parlay Bet.
In an NFL game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills, you could have a Same-Game Parlay Bet that includes:
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Money Line Bet on Kansas City winning the game.
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Spread Bet on Kansas City winning by 2.5 points or more.
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Prop Bet on Josh Allen throwing 2 touchdowns in the 1st half.
Where Same Game Parlay is available for an event, you will see the ‘SGP’ icon with the event. To place a SGP bet, go to the event page and then click the SGP icon near the top of the page to view the list of SGP markets available. Make two or more selections and then add your bet to the betslip to complete your wager.
Remember that all your individual selections must be predicted correctly in order to win a Same-Game Parlay Bet. If any selection within your SGP bet is made void, your entire bet will be made void and your wager amount returned.
PlayNow gives you the option to view the odds in 3 different formats. Below is brief description of the 3 different formats:
Decimal
With Decimal odds, multiply the value of the odds with your wager to determine your potential win. The outcome with the lowest odds is projected as the most likely outcome (or 'favourite') and vice-versa the outcome with the highest odds being the least likely to occur (also known as the 'dog').
Example: With decimal odds of 2.50 and wager amount of $10, this bet would potentially return $25.
For a parlay bet, the total odds of a bet are determined by multiplying the value of all the odds and then multiplying by the amount bet.
Example: With decimal odds of 2.50 and 4.00 and wager amount of $10, this bet would potentially return $100.
American
American odds (also sometimes referred to as "Money Line" odds) reveal the amount you must wager or can win on any selection based on a $100 increment. The favoured outcome is always displayed as a negative number.
Example: If the odds offered on a particular outcome are -110, it means that in order to 'win' $100 you would need to bet $110. If the odds are +110, it means that if you wagered $100, you would win $110. In this example you would calculate your payout by also adding your initial stake (wager).
Fractional
With Fractional odds, the numerator represents the amount to win from the wager amount shown in denominator. Example: Odds of 1/3 mean that bettor would win $1 for each $3 staked (thus equal to 1.33 in decimal format), and 2/1 mean that bettor wins $2 for each unit staked (thus equal 3.00 in decimal format). So, with a stake of $100, potential win on first bet is $133.33, and on the second bet, potential win is $300.
To change the odds format, use the odds format selector found near the bottom of the left navigation bar and select your preferred format from the drop down menu.
Our odds calculator tool will help you convert and calculate the odds.
The sportsbook rules and regulations including sport specific rules can be found here
Promotions offering opportunities to get Sports Freebets are offered frequently, including the Bet-Back Bonus! To review the availability and details of any Sports Freebet promotion, check the Sports Promotions page.
There are several ways to view the Sports Freebets available to you. Once logged in to your account:
1. Click on the 'My Account' link at the top right corner of the page. Sports Freebets will be visible under the Token Balance section.
2. Click on the 'My Account' link at the top right corner of the page. Click on 'My Promotions'. Sports Freebets will be visible under Promotions Earned area.
Click on the Bet Slip. Sports Freebets are visible near the bottom of the bet slip.
When a selection(s) is added to the bet slip that meets the conditions of your Sports Freebet, a 'tick box' will appear near the bottom of the slip with the Name and value of the qualifying Sports Freebet. Once the Sports Freebet 'Tick Box' is checked, it will be used towards your bet purchase. You must enter the amount of the Sports Freebet (or a higher value) into the wager amount box in order to successfully place the Sports Freebet.
You must use the entire value of a Sports Freebet token on one bet.
It is possible to add additional money from your wallet to a Sports Freebet amount to increase the size of your wager as long as the conditions of the Sports Freebet are met in one of your picks (e.g. for an NHL Freebet - and an NHL bet has been selected), other picks can be added for a parlay bet (subsequent to all applicable betting rules). For example, a $10 NHL Freebet Token could be used to make a $10 parlay bet with one NHL pick, one NFL Football pick and one EPL Soccer pick.
Yes, your Sports Freebet balance will be separate from your other tokens.
No, only Freebets that appear in My Account can be used for Sports bets.
A Sports Freebet Token must be spent on either a single bet or a parlay bet within a single transaction on the bet slip. It is not possible to use a Sports Freebet Token across multiple bets on your bet slip. For example, you are not able to use $5 of a $10 Freebet token towards a Single bet and the remaining $5 of the token to a parlay bet.
It is not possible to use a Sports Freebet and wager LESS than the value of the Sports Freebet. For example, you are not able to use a $10 Freebet on a $5 bet.
When you win a bet for which you have placed using a Sports Freebet, only the prize amount of that bet will be returned to your wallet. The value of your Sports Freebet Token will NOT be returned to your wallet.
Only one Sports Freebet may be used per bet.. If multiple bets are being placed within a single transaction, more than one Freebet may be applied.
Yes, you may use both cash and a Sports Freebet to complete a bet slip. For example, if the final bet slip amount is $20 and you use a $10 Sports Freebet, $10 will be deducted from your wallet.
Not necessarily. Sports Freebets earned through promotions and offers may be used for every possible bet or scaled down for use on one specific line or sport only. The Sports Freebet earned will always be outlined in the terms and conditions of the promotion or offer. Sports Freebets are not currently eligible to be placed on Same Game Parlay Bets.
Lottery Subscriptions give you the opportunity to purchase future draws and pay as you go. Choose the number of draws you wish to play or choose 'Never Miss a Draw' to continue your Subscription until you choose to stop.
When you create a Lottery Subscription for a Quick Pick Package, you are unable to Choose Numbers or change the amount of Extras.
If you use 'Never Miss a Draw' you will not need to specify the number of consecutive draws. Your 'Never Miss a Draw' Subscription will continue to purchase tickets for you as long as you have enough funds to cover your purchases. You may stop your subscription at any time by clicking “stop.”
SUNDAY - No draw
MONDAY - Daily Grand
TUESDAY - Lotto Max
WEDNESDAY - 6/49, BC/49
THURSDAY - Daily Grand
FRIDAY - Lotto Max
SATURDAY - 6/49, BC/49
DISCLAIMER: Our automated subscription service is not scheduled to run on Mondays. For the Monday Daily Grand draw only, please ensure your account has sufficient funds added no later than 8am on Sunday.
No. If you chose Quick Pick (includes Quick Pick Packages) as part of your Lottery Subscription, the original numbers from the first ticket will be used for all subsequent draws in your Lottery Subscription. The numbers will not be randomly generated for each draw in your Subscription.
Yes. If you add the Extra to your Lottery Subscription, the Extra numbers will be different and randomly re-generated for each draw.
As long as you have enough money and/or tokens in your account, your Subscription will continue to purchase tickets for you. If there isn't enough money in your account before the next draw, your Subscription will be put on hold and you will receive an email with directions to top up your funds.
While your Subscription is on hold, no ticket will be purchased. The only way to resume/continue your Lottery Subscription in time for the next draw is to deposit more money into your account no later than the evening before the specific lottery draw.
If your Subscription is on hold for at least 1 lottery draw, your Subscription will be stopped and in order to resume/continue you will be required to deposit funds into your account and then hit replay.
To avoid having your Lottery Subscription stopped; please ensure you have sufficient funds for each draw.
No, lottery tickets purchased on PlayNow.com cannot be cancelled.
Lotto 6/49, Lotto Max and Daily Grand draws are conducted using a RNG (Random Number Generator) by the Interprovincial Lottery Corporation in Toronto. BCLC uses a UDM (Universal Draw Machine) to conduct draws for BC/49, Extra and Keno at our head office in Kamloops.
BCLC has stringent physical and procedural security in place to ensure the integrity of all draws.
Draws may be conducted by any method established by BCLC. The most common is through computerized draw technology, such as an Automated Draw Machine (ADM).
Winning numbers appear on PlayNow.com and bclc.com as early as 9:00pm (PT). In some instances, numbers may take longer to post.
DISCLAIMER: In the event of a discrepancy between the results posted on this site and the official BCLC winning numbers report, the latter shall prevail.
If you've won a Free Play, you will be notified of your win by email. You will receive a free Quick Pick ticket, which will be automatically entered for the next draw. If you have won multiple Free Plays, you will receive that number of free Quick Pick tickets for the next draw.
The majority of sales for other lottery brands are quick picks, and consumer research indicates that most people would have one set of numbers they would want to pick, but not three.
Once the jackpot reaches $50 million, additional jackpot funding will then be directed into additional prizes of $1 million each called MAXMILLIONS™. A separate draw will be held for each additional $1 million prize being offered.
Any $1 million MAXMILLIONS™ prizes that are not won will be applied to the next week's base jackpot. So, for example, if four $1 million prizes are not won and the Main Jackpot is won, then the jackpot for the following draw would be $14 million. ($10 million base, plus $4 million).
As with the main jackpot, each MAXMILLIONS™ prize of $1 million will be equally shared among the winning tickets for that prize.
The number of additional MAXMILLIONS™ prizes of $1 million will be determined by the level of sales for the draw.
With its great prizes, $10 million base jackpot and the unique MAXMILLIONS™ draws, LOTTO MAX is great value, with players receiving three chances (seven numbers each) for a $5 play.
When looking at jackpot winners in the short term, statistical anomalies may occur. A longer term view of jackpot winners provides a more accurate picture.
Since BCLC was incorporated in 1985, until the end of fiscal year 2007/08, Ontario and Quebec players have won or shared 67.24 per cent of Lotto 6/49 jackpots. This figure is roughly equivalent to the 66.70 per cent of tickets bought there during this time. Over the same time period, B.C. players won or shared 12.83 per cent of the jackpots and purchased 12.75 per cent of the tickets sold.
Every six-number selection sold for each Lotto 6/49 draw has a 1 in 13,983,816 chance of winning the jackpot, regardless of where the ticket was purchased.
The grand prize on BC/49 is set at $2 million.
BC/49 has a smaller player base than the national Lotto 6/49 game and was designed to accumulate funds in its prize pool so that money is available to pay the grand prize when it's won.
Average sales per draw for BC/49 are under $2 million. The only way BCLC can offer a game with a $2 million grand prize for B.C. only is if the game has a jackpot that does not roll to a higher amount.
The annuity prizes on DAILY GRAND are true "for life" prizes and will last for the lifetime of the winner. There is no set maximum on the length of the payments but there is a minimum of 20 years. Should the winner pass away before 20 years have passed, their identified beneficiary will receive the commuted value of the remaining payments for the balance of the 20 years.
Yes, the top prize winner can choose a single payment option of $7 million in place of a top prize annuity payment. The secondary prize winner can choose a single payment option of $500,000 in place of the secondary prize annuity payment.
The annuity option is not available for multiple winners. Instead, each winning ticket equally shares the lump sum ($7 million top prize). This also applies for the secondary prize in which each winning ticket equally shares the lump sum ($500,000 secondary prize).
DAILY GRAND does not offer a jackpot as a top prize. Instead it is a fixed matrix game that offers a $1,000 a DAY for LIFE annuity as a top prize. All of the DAILY GRAND prizes are set amounts.
A computerized draw system that uses a random number generator (RNG) will complete the DAILY GRAND draw. This is the same RNG that is used for other national lottery games.
The GRAND NUMBER is the sixth number drawn for DAILY GRAND and is selected from a number field of 1 to 7. The GRAND NUMBER is not a Bonus Number and cannot be used in place of one of the five main numbers.
Lottery Subscriptions give you the opportunity to purchase future draws and pay as you go. Choose the number of draws you wish to play or choose 'Never Miss a Draw' to continue your Subscription until you choose to stop.
When you create a Lottery Subscription for a Quick Pick Package, you are unable to Choose Numbers or change the amount of Extras.
'Never Miss a Draw' will create a Lottery Subscription that will continue until you decide to stop your Lottery Subscription. This means we will automatically purchase Lottery tickets for you before each draw as long as you have sufficient funds in your account.
You can also create your Lottery Subscription for the next 2, 10, 52 or 104 draws.
Once you've selected your desired number of plays of Lotto Max, Lotto 6/49, BC/49 and/or DAILY GRAND from the drop-down menu, pick Choose Numbers. Next, use the number pad to set your favourite numbers for all upcoming draws in your Lottery Subscription.
Before you purchase your ticket, you can add the Extra for $1 each, and can add a maximum of 10. Your Extra numbers will be randomly generated and different for each draw.
We'll use the numbers that are generated from your first ticket for all upcoming draws in your Lottery Subscription. Quick Pick Packages available for Lottery Subscriptions:
- $5 Mini Dip Pack
- $8 Bundle
- $10 Bundle
- $10 Double Dip Pack
- $12 Lotto Max Pack
- $15 Triple Dip Pack
- $20 Mega Pack
- $20 Lotto Max Pack
- $40 Lotto Max Pack
As long as you have enough money and/or tokens in your account, your Subscription will continue to purchase tickets for you. If there isn't enough money in your account before the next draw, your Subscription will be put on hold and you will receive an email with directions to top up your funds.
While your Subscription is on hold, no ticket will be purchased. The only way to resume/continue your Lottery Subscription in time for the next draw is to deposit more money into your account no later than the evening before the specific lottery draw.
If your Subscription is on hold for at least 1 lottery draw, your Subscription will be stopped and in order to resume/continue you will be required to deposit funds into your account and then hit replay.
The lottery games in your Lottery Subscription will be purchased on a draw-by-draw basis around 8:00am PT on:
- Wednesday & Saturday: Lotto Max
- Thursday & Sunday: Lotto 6/49 & BC/49
- Tuesday & Friday: DAILY GRAND
It's easy. Just login to PlayNow and go to the My Subscriptions page. Then, find your Lottery Subscription and choose Stop.
Replaying your Lottery Subscription is simple. Just login to PlayNow and go to My Subscriptions page and select Replay on the Lottery Subscription that you want to replay. Then all you have to do is complete your purchase.
If you're replaying a LOTTO MAX Subscription, your first set of numbers will be replayed but the second and third set of numbers will be auto-generated after you've completed the purchase.
DISCLAIMER: If you select REPLAY while your subscription in ‘on hold’ or ‘active’ this will duplicate your lottery subscription.
Keno numbers are drawn via a certified random number generator that solely generates winning sets of numbers for Keno.
Keno numbers are drawn every 3:30 minutes.
The Keno Bonus is a multiplier that you can add to your Keno ticket that will double the cost but offer the chance to win 1.5x, 2x, 5x, 7x or 10x your prize. There is a Keno Bonus show at the beginning of every draw where the random Keno Bonus multiplier is displayed.
The maximum prize that can be won on any one Keno ticket for a given draw is $200,000, regardless of the amount wagered. The maximum prize that can be won on a Keno ticket with Keno Bonus for any given draw is 10 times the value of the Keno prize.
You can wager $1, $2, $5 or $10 per draw up to a maximum of $100 for 99 consecutive draws. The maximum wager when playing the Keno Bonus is $200.
No, a ticket purchased on PlayNow cannot be cancelled.
Bingo games are played on the PlayNow.com site. The games are very similar to regular bingo in that players win a prize if they match the right patterns on their Bingo cards. Numbers are called and shown on the screen in the call board area. Numbers are automatically marked on your cards (or "tickets") unless the settings are changed to manual daub .
Each Bingo game (or "draw") continues until a Full Card win occurs. If more than one player wins at the same time, the prize will be shared equally amongst them.
The Suite 75 and Coast to Coast rooms use the traditional 75 ball variant bingo.
Select the Play Game button from the Bingo pages.
Once the Bingo window is open, click the mini game you want to play.
Players from BC, Manitoba and Quebec contribute towards mini game jackpots when they play a particular mini game that has a jackpot.
No, the mini game jackpots standalone to that game only. Contributions come from players in BC, Manitoba and Quebec.
Bingo and mini games are open 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
A minimum of two players is required for a Bingo draw to be played. If you have purchased card(s) in a draw and there are less than two players, the game will be cancelled and your purchase will be refunded to your PlayNow.com Account.
A pop-up with winners and prizes will momentarily appear above the ticket area to inform all players immediately after a prize has been won.
Each Bingo room has a progressive jackpot in which a percentage of all sales are added to the jackpot. The jackpot is won or shared by the first player(s) to get blackout within the specified number of ball calls.
In the event that a Bingo game or jackpot is discontinued, the funds from that jackpot will be added to an unclaimed prize fund. This fund grows with unclaimed prizes from all lottery games we offer and is used to fund special or bonus lottery prizes. In this way, the money always goes back to players.
PlayNow.com may occasionally add funds to the progressive jackpots.
If more than one player wins the jackpot at the same time on the same game, the jackpot will be shared equally amongst them.
Computer or internet connection problems will not affect the game outcome. After you purchase your game, if your play is terminated in any way, the result of your play will still stand.
For Bingo games, if you return to the game before the draw is over you can view the remainder of the draw. If you return to the game and the draw is over you can view the results in your Account History in your PlayNow.com player profile.
No, once a player confirms a Bingo purchase it cannot be cancelled.
In a single Bingo game you may buy anywhere between 1 to 60 "tickets" each of which consists of a single card.
Yes, use the Autobuy button in the Bingo game window to buy up to 60 tickets for up to 10 consecutive games as you wish.
A chat alias is a name that players choose to represent themselves in Bingo. Your chat alias must be unique, may be from 6 to 10 characters long using letters and numbers and may include periods, spaces or underscores (".". " " or "_") as special characters. Your chat alias will be shown in the chat window when you are in a Bingo game. If you win a prize, your chat alias and prize amount will be displayed for other players to view. To play Bingo and mini games or to chat with other players, you need to create a chat alias.
Chat Moderators are present in the Bingo chat rooms to ensure chat conversations are fun and appropriate, play Chat Games, and answer Bingo questions. Chat Moderators also respond to any issues that occur during chat such as offensive behaviour.
For more information regarding Chat see the Bingo Community page.
Click the drop-down on the top, left of the chat area to switch from the English to the French chat room. The default chat room will be the English chat room.
Chat Games are provided as a way for Bingo players and chatters to have more chances of win a prize and provide extra entertainment while playing Bingo. A chat prize is awarded in chat to active players who are playing Bingo at the time the Chat Game is run.
For more information regarding Chat Games see the Bingo Community page.
The MC will announce in chat before a Chat Game is going to be played and will explain the mechanics and rules of the particular Chat Game.
If the Chat Game is a number game, the MC will then ask the players for their numbers before starting. Each player must submit the numbers they wish to play, following the MC's instructions and submitting them in the same format requested by the MC. They will have until a few moments before the Bingo game starts to do so.
The MC's decision on which Chat Game is played, when, and who is a valid participant, is final.
The deadline for participation ends as soon as the MC types "NO MORE ANSWERS" or something similar to that message. Any player who submits their numbers after this moment will be disqualified from this Chat Game.
To claim the prize when the chosen numbers are called, or when submitting a trivia answer, the player must type the Chat Game's word in capitals and with three asterisks on either side. For example: ***TRIVIA***
Any player that does not place the asterisks exactly as instructed by the MC on duty when submitting numbers or claiming a prize, will not be considered for that Chat Game.
To be able to participate in the Chat Games and be eligible to win a prize, it is essential that the player has purchased at least one ticket for the Bingo game in progress.
Only active players, specifically those who have made a deposit in the last 7 days, will be eligible to win a Chat Game prize.
In order for a Chat Game to be played, there must be a minimum of 5 players having purchased tickets for the Bingo game in play at the time the Chat Game is run.
So that everyone has an equal opportunity to win, the winner of a Chat Game must sit out of the next Chat Game. This player will be able to participate again after this game.
Chat prizes are awarded in accordance with the Chat Game Rules by the Chat MCs.
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GameSense is an innovative approach to responsible gambling resources, designed specifically with players in mind. By combining responsible play education, information about all of our games and the risks associated with gambling, you'll be able to make educated decisions that will help make sure your play is balanced by informed choice.
Call the BC Government's toll-free Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-888-795-6111.
BCLC has a variety of safeguards and controls throughout the PlayNow.com site. These include:
- Weekly Deposit Limit: It is mandatory for all players to set a Weekly Deposit Limit before making a deposit. Player’s can set a maximum limit of $100,000.
- Session Reminder: A reminder on how long you have been playing for during your current session
- Time Management Tools: Optional tool to set a daily or weekly maximum playing time
- Session log: Time and amount spent available at all times
- Account history: All Transaction history, including payments and gameplay, for the past 6 months
- Age control: 19+ and data verification using one of Canada's major credit bureaus
The Game Break program offers the opportunity to voluntarily and confidentially take a break from gambling facilities and/or online gambling.
Game Break can help support you if:
- Gambling is putting stress on your finances, health, or relationships
- Stopping or taking an extended break from gambling will help you feel more in control
- You want help to commit to changing your gambling habits
Log in and complete the form online to exclude you from online gambling on PlayNow.com and the BCLC Lotto! app.
Game Break enrolment form 5 steps:
- Choose your length of break and read the terms and conditions. The length of your break can be for six months, one year, two years or three years.
- Understand and accept the Privacy and Policy information.
- Check your cash balance and withdrawal method.
- Decide if you would like to receive additional support from Gambling Support BC.
- Confirm your information and enrolment. You will be logged out of your PlayNow account after this step.
Once you have registered for Game Break, your self-exclusion begins right away for the time period selected and cannot be changed.
Option 1: In-Person at any Gambling Facility
Visit any casino, community gaming centre or commercial bingo hall and have a government-issued photo ID ready. A GameSense Advisor or staff member will guide you through the enrolment process and have your photo taken.
Option 2: Virtual Enrolment
Complete your enrolment through a video call. A GameSense Advisor will guide you through the enrolment process and have your photo taken.
Request an appointment today
To enrol now, call 1-866-815-0222 and press ‘3’, or start a LiveChat (available daily from 7AM to midnight PST).
- BCLC will automatically close your existing PlayNow account.
- The length of your break can be for six months, one year, two years or three years. Once you have registered for Game Break, your self-exclusion begins right away for the time period selected and cannot be changed.
- Any promotional funds that have been credited to your PlayNow account can no longer be redeemed. Cash balance of more than $5 in your PlayNow account will be withdrawn to your bank account on file.
- You will not receive direct marketing materials from BCLC or its gambling facility operators.
- You have the option to be contacted by a gambling support professional free of charge. There’s often greater success in regaining control for those who access support or participate in gambling support while self-excluded.
- If you exclude from gaming facilities, your photo and identification will be given to the applicable security offices to help you stick to your commitment.
It's understandable to want to help a loved one who is in trouble. However, only the person seeking exclusion can sign up. No one can do it for them.
If your break is ending soon, there are two paths you can take. If you decide not to take any action after your Game Break period ends, you will continue to be self-excluded from playing until 12 months after your Game Break period ends.
Extend my break
Not quite ready to return? If you would like to extend your Game Break, please know you can do so at anytime. You will be asked to review and sign a new Game Break Enrolment Form, again specifying the new Game Break period you would like.
Speak with a GameSense Advisor to request an extension by using the Live Chat function in the footer or call 1-866-815-0222 and press ‘3’ (available 7AM to midnight every day for immediate support)
Ready to return? Complete the reinstatement requirements
Thirty days before your Game Break term expires, you will receive an email with reinstatement instructions to the email address you used during sign-up. To return to play, complete the following two steps any time after you receive this email or after your Game Break period expires. Remember, your Game Break period must expire before you are able to return to play.
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Step 1: Complete the Game Plan Course
The course link will be emailed to you. If you’re having trouble accessing the course, please contact a GameSense Advisor.
The course will help you make decisions about whether to go back to gambling or whether you want to extend your break. Available in English, Simplified Chinese and Punjabi.
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Step 2: Submit the Return to Play form
Enter in the course completion code provided to you after completing the Game Plan course. After submitting the form, BCLC will email you within seven days to confirm when you can return to play. Access the form here