British Columbia online casinos for 2027
PlayNow, run by BCLC, is the only regulated online casino in British Columbia. A new independent regulator, the IGCO, took over from GPEB on April 13, 2026 under the Gaming Control Act (2022). You must be 19 or older to gamble.
Official site: PlayNow
Online gambling rules in British Columbia
- Minimum age: 19+
- Regulator: Independent Gambling Control Office (IGCO), which replaced the Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch on April 13, 2026; PlayNow is operated by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC)
- Official provincial site: PlayNow (www.playnow.com)
- Licensed private operators: no, only the provincial site is authorized
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FAQ
- Is online gambling legal in British Columbia?
- Yes, through the province's official site, PlayNow. Private online casinos are not licensed in British Columbia.
- What is the gambling age in British Columbia?
- 19 years old.