Online Casino Games and PlayNow in B.C.
This page answers two plain questions about playing casino games on a screen in B.C. Who runs the province's own site, and what is the Ad button on this guide's home page? It ends with a few habits worth keeping.
PlayNow, the Province's Own Site
PlayNow.com is the province's own online gambling site. It is run by BCLC. In plain words, it belongs to British Columbia, not to a private company.
You must be 19 or older to play there, the same age rule as at a casino door in B.C. This guide links to PlayNow.com because readers ask about it. Nobody pays us for that link.
The Ad Button on Our Home Page
The home page of this guide carries one button marked Ad. It leads to an online casino run by a partner. That casino is not this site, not PlayNow and not the province. The partner behind the button can change over time. This site earns a commission from that partner.
This guide makes no claim that the partner is licensed or regulated in B.C. Read its terms yourself before handing over any money. You will not find that button on this page.
Simple Habits for Playing Online
- Set a deposit limit before your first deposit, not after a long night.
- Play only with money set aside for fun, never with rent or bill money.
- Take regular breaks, and step away from the screen for a proper walk.
- If it stops being fun, call Gambling Support BC at 1-888-795-6111, free, confidential and open 24/7.