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British Columbia (Canada): gambling regulation and licensing

British Columbia

Part of Canada

  • Online sports bettingMonopoly
  • Online casinoMonopoly
  • Online pokerMonopoly
  • Online bingoMonopoly
  • Lottery and iLotteryMonopoly
  • Horse race bettingRegulated
  • Prediction marketsProhibited
  • Land-based (reference)Monopoly
Regulator
Independent Gambling Control Office
Headline tax
See Taxation
Licence required
Yes
Last verified
14 Oct 2026

Summary

British Columbia is a closed Crown monopoly. The Criminal Code lets only a province conduct and manage a lottery scheme, and under the Gaming Control Act the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) does so for the government. PlayNow.com is the only regulated online gambling site, offering lottery, sports betting, slots, table games, poker and bingo to players aged 19 and over, and there is no licence a private online operator could apply for. Private companies take part only as registered suppliers or as casino service providers under contract to BCLC. Regulation changed on 13 April 2026, when the Gaming Control Act, S.B.C. 2022, c. 29 and its regulations came into force and the Independent Gambling Control Office (IGCO) replaced the Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch. The reform answers the German Report and the Cullen Commission on money laundering in casinos. The new rules are detailed: mandatory weekly deposit limits on PlayNow, loss and time limits, hourly break prompts, a ban on athletes and role models in advertising, and source of funds declarations for venue buy-ins above C$9,999.99 in a day. There is no gaming tax. BCLC reported total revenue of C$2.837 billion and net income of C$1.373 billion for 2025/26, with iGaming revenue up 9%; 7% of net income goes to First Nations. The pressure is from offshore sites. A 2025/26 prevalence survey found 29% of online gamblers used non-BCLC sites, the IGCO says prediction markets on sports are illegal gambling, and BCLC is appealing Ontario's international play ruling to the Supreme Court of Canada.

Common pitfalls

Most third-party guidance still names the Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch, which the IGCO replaced on 13 April 2026, and the Gaming Control Act of 2002, which the 2022 Act repealed. BCLC figures are fiscal years ending 31 March. BCLC reports an iGaming (PlayNow) segment, with total revenue of C$494 million in 2025/26 against C$454 million in 2024/25; that is BCLC segment revenue, not a market-wide online GGR, and it leaves out play on unregulated sites. The 29% figure is the share of online gamblers who said they used non-BCLC sites in the 2025/26 prevalence survey (1,733 online respondents), not a measured market share. The registration fees here apply to suppliers and service providers; no private operator licence exists.

Key facts

Regulator
Independent Gambling Control Office (IGCO)
Regulator type
Dedicated regulator
Headline tax
See Taxation
Licence required
Yes
Minimum age
19+
Tax base
There is no gaming tax on operators because there are no private operators. BCLC's net income is paid into the provincial consolidated revenue fund (Gaming Control Act s.30); in 2025/26 BCLC reported total revenue of C$2.837 billion and net income of C$1.373 billion. Private casino service providers are paid commissions by BCLC under their operating agreements.
Capital
Victoria
Currency
CAD
Official languages
English

How to get a gambling licence in British Columbia

Online casino and online sports betting in British Columbia are state monopolies: only a single state-owned or designated operator is permitted.

The regulator is the Independent Gambling Control Office (IGCO).

We record 4 licence types for British Columbia.

For the Gaming services provider registration: online supplier classes C, D and E, the application fee is C$20,000.

Licence fees in British Columbia

Licence typeApplication feeAnnual feeTerm
Gaming services provider registration: online supplier classes C, D and EC$20,000 for class C (C$5 million or more), C$10,000 for class D (C$1 million to under C$5 million) and C$5,000 for class E (under C$1 million), payable on registration or renewal; annual registration fees apply once registeredC$20,000Not yet verifiedNot yet verified
Gaming services provider registration: class F supplierC$1,250 on registration or renewalC$1,250Not yet verifiedNot yet verified
Gaming worker registrationC$150 per registration or renewal, up from C$45C$150Not yet verifiedThree years

Built from the record on this page, last verified 14 Oct 2026. The Licensing and Taxation sections carry the full detail and sources.

Licensing

Licence required
Yes
Application window
Not yet verified
Local establishment required
Not yet verified
Local server required
Not yet verified
Certification requirements
Gambling supplies, including online gambling systems, must be tested against the IGCO's Technical Gaming Standards and approved before use; a supplier needs a contract with BCLC, which runs the approval process with the IGCO. The general manager approves each lottery scheme and any change to odds, winner determination or gaming supplies (Gaming Control Act ss.46 to 48).
Barriers to entry
There is no licence for a private online operator: only BCLC may conduct and manage online gambling, and PlayNow.com is the only regulated site. Private firms take part only as registered service providers or suppliers under contract to BCLC, and eligibility for registration requires such a contract or a reasonable expectation of one.

Licence types

  • Gaming services provider registration: online supplier classes C, D and E

    Scope
    Companies that distribute gaming supplies to BCLC for use in online gaming schemes on PlayNow.com, banded by projected gross annual revenue from that distribution
    Application fee
    C$20,000
    Fee basis
    C$20,000 for class C (C$5 million or more), C$10,000 for class D (C$1 million to under C$5 million) and C$5,000 for class E (under C$1 million), payable on registration or renewal; annual registration fees apply once registered

  • Gaming services provider registration: class F supplier

    Scope
    Software protecting the fairness or security of online gaming schemes, lottery terminals and anti-money laundering systems
    Application fee
    C$1,250
    Fee basis
    C$1,250 on registration or renewal

  • Provincial gaming facility operator registration

    Scope
    Private companies operating casinos, community gaming centres and bingo halls as service providers to BCLC
    Fee basis
    Per facility, banded by gross annual revenue: C$12,000 under C$25 million, C$30,000 to under C$50 million, C$60,000 to under C$100 million and C$120,000 at C$100 million or more; C$2,500 for a bingo-only facility

  • Gaming worker registration

    Scope
    Individuals working in the gambling industry
    Term
    Three years
    Application fee
    C$150
    Fee basis
    C$150 per registration or renewal, up from C$45

Taxation

Headline GGR tax
Not yet verified
Effective date
Not yet verified
VAT treatment
BCLC pays indirect tax, including GST under the Games of Chance (GST/HST) Regulations and PST on purchases: C$81 million in 2025/26.
Tax base
There is no gaming tax on operators because there are no private operators. BCLC's net income is paid into the provincial consolidated revenue fund (Gaming Control Act s.30); in 2025/26 BCLC reported total revenue of C$2.837 billion and net income of C$1.373 billion. Private casino service providers are paid commissions by BCLC under their operating agreements.

Earmarked levies

  • First Nations gaming revenue share: 7% of BCLC actual net income each fiscal year (Gaming Control Act ss.119 and 120) (BC First Nations Gaming Revenue Sharing Limited Partnership)
  • Host local government share: Typically 10% of net gaming income from the casino or community gaming centre, under Host Financial Assistance Agreements (Municipalities and First Nations that host gaming facilities)
  • Horse racing betting fee: 4.5% of amounts deposited in triactor pools and 2.5% of other pools, paid by the bettor and collected by the operator (Gaming Control Act ss.114 and 115) (Province of British Columbia, which applies it to regulatory costs and the horse racing industry (s.116))

Compliance

Minimum age
19+
National self-exclusion
Game Break (BCLC voluntary self-exclusion programme covering gaming facilities and PlayNow) (mandatory)
KYC timing
Before account creation
AML regime
BCLC must give the IGCO its written compliance policies and risk assessments under the federal Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Regulations and a copy of each report it makes under them, and must monitor sports betting buy-ins for unusual or suspicious patterns. In venues, a buy-in of C$3,000 or more needs verified identity and a record, and virtual currency, money services business instruments and third-party buy-ins are banned (Prevention and Detection of Unlawful Activities Regulation ss.3, 5, 6 and 11).
AML supervisor
IGCO under the Gaming Control Act and its regulations, alongside the federal Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act regime
Deposit limits
A player must set a weekly deposit limit when the online account is opened and cannot play without one; a request to raise any limit takes effect only after 24 hours (Problem Gambling Regulation ss.4 and 5).
Loss limits
A loss limit tool over 24 hours, 7 days or 30 days must be offered at account opening, where the player sets a limit or declines, and remain available (Problem Gambling Regulation s.4).
Session limits
A time limit tool over 24 hours, 7 days or 30 days, short-term breaks of 24 hours up to 90 days, and an hourly pop-up that covers the game until closed (Problem Gambling Regulation ss.4, 6 and 8).
Affordability checks
No prescribed affordability test. BCLC must continuously monitor online play for signs of problem gambling and take reasonable steps to reduce the risk, such as recommending limits, breaks or support services (Problem Gambling Regulation s.9).
Source of funds thresholds
A written source of funds declaration and government photo ID are required for buy-ins above C$9,999.99 in a 24-hour period starting at 7:00 a.m. Deposits into an online gaming account are class B buy-ins and do not count towards that limit (Gaming Control Act s.53; Source of Funds Regulation ss.1 to 5).
KYC requirements
BCLC must take reasonable steps to verify identity before opening an online gaming account, may not let anyone hold more than one account, and must not open one for a minor or a self-excluded person (Prevention and Detection of Unlawful Activities Regulation s.10; Problem Gambling Regulation s.2). BCLC reports that all PlayNow play is verified.
Stake limits
Not yet verified
Mandatory player messaging
A 19+ age message on the PlayNow home page and at registration, a warning on games rated high risk, amounts shown in dollars as well as credits, a six-month summary of wins, losses and time spent, and links to limit tools and problem gambling information throughout the platform (Problem Gambling Regulation ss.3, 7, 10, 13, 14 and 22).
Reporting obligations
BCLC gives the IGCO copies of its federal anti-money laundering reports; registrants and licensees must report offences under the Act to the general manager (Gaming Control Act s.167; Prevention and Detection of Unlawful Activities Regulation s.3).
Game content restrictions
No split-screen play of more than one online slot, no series of wagers without a separate action for each (outside lottery sales), no recurring fixed payments into an account, demonstration games must match the real game, and each online game must carry a low, medium or high risk rating (Problem Gambling Regulation ss.11 to 15 and 26).

Advertising

Advertising permitted
Yes
Sponsorship rules
Operator words or logos may not appear on a professional athlete's clothing or equipment, other than problem gambling messages (s.10(2)).
Celebrity and influencer rules
Widely recognised athletes, including esports players, may not appear in advertising, and neither may any person or character who could be a role model for minors, including through media or social media exposure. Limited exceptions for describing a prize or depicting a sport do not apply on cable television, streaming or billboards (ss.10 and 11). The IGCO judges recognition against the audience the advertisement targets.
Social media rules
Social media messages count as direct marketing, so opt-out, self-exclusion and inducement consent rules apply to them (ss.1, 14 and 16).
Bonus advertising rules
Inducements may not be called free or risk-free if the player must pay, deposit or risk their own money, material terms must be shown or linked, and inducements may be sent by direct marketing only with written consent (ss.15 and 16). The IGCO has said older 'Free Play' material is not exempt.
Mandatory warnings
Advertising for provincial gaming schemes must carry a responsible gambling message in the language of the advertisement and state that players must be at least 19 (ss.6 and 7).
Penalties for breach
Breaches of the advertising regulation are prescribed contraventions for which the general manager may impose monetary penalties of up to C$200,000 on BCLC or a registered service provider (Gaming Control Regulation ss.39 to 45).

Restrictions

  • Advertising by BCLC, registered service providers and gaming event licensees must comply with the Lottery Scheme Marketing, Advertising and Promotion Regulation (Gaming Control Act s.45). The IGCO says offshore sites accepting BC players operate illegally, so there is no lawful private online brand to promote.
  • Advertisements may not depict sexual acts, violence, problem gambling behaviour, peer pressure or gambling while intoxicated, or present gambling as income, an investment or a way to recover losses (ss.3 and 4).
  • No advertising on or next to school grounds or public playgrounds, no advertising directed at minors, and no depiction of anyone who is or looks like a minor (ss.12 and 13).
  • Advertisements may not suggest urgency to play except by stating a real deadline, ticket numbers or an event date (s.9).
  • Self-excluded people and anyone who has opted out in writing must be left out of direct marketing (s.14).

Payments

Credit card ban
Not yet verified
Crypto stance
Prohibited
Withdrawal timeframe rules
When a player self-excludes, BCLC must return any online account balance and the cash value of credits and rewards within 14 days (Voluntary Self-Exclusion Regulation s.6).
Currency restrictions
BCLC and service providers may not extend credit for gambling (Gaming Control Act s.59). Operators, which include BCLC for online play, may not accept virtual currency, money services business instruments or third-party vouchers and gift cards to buy in, and automatic recurring payments into an online account are banned (Prevention and Detection of Unlawful Activities Regulation s.6; Problem Gambling Regulation s.15).

Enforcement

ISP blocking
Not yet verified
DNS blocking
Not yet verified
Payment blocking
Not yet verified
App store takedowns
Not yet verified
Administrative penalties
Monetary penalties of up to C$200,000 on BCLC and most registered service providers, C$80,000 on horse racing licensees, C$25,000 on gaming event service providers and lottery retailers and C$5,000 on gaming workers, plus suspension or cancellation of registration; the IGCO may publish enforcement actions (Gaming Control Act ss.159 to 161; Gaming Control Regulation ss.39 to 47)
Criminal penalties
Conducting a lottery scheme without authority and other higher-penalty offences carry fines of up to C$100,000 and six months in prison on a first conviction and up to C$200,000 and 12 months after that; corporations face the same fine levels (Gaming Control Act s.168). Criminal Code Part VII also applies.
Operator liability
Anyone other than BCLC who conducts, manages or operates a lottery scheme commits an offence (Gaming Control Act ss.39(1) and 168). The IGCO says offshore sites that accept BC players operate illegally, and its predecessor GPEB reported ongoing investigations of such operators and of those who market them.
Player liability
No general offence for playing on an offshore site was identified. A person barred from online gaming by notice who plays anyway commits an offence with a fine of up to C$5,000 (Gaming Control Act ss.64, 65 and 169).

Notable actions

  • Prediction market platforms offering sports or entertainment event contracts to BC players28 Aug 2026

    IGCO public statement that such products are gambling and that every site offering them to BC players other than PlayNow.com operates illegally

  • Registrants, gaming workers and unlicensed events (fiscal year 2024/25, GPEB)31 Mar 2025

    208 enforcement actions from 7,934 incidents reported, 109 prohibitions from gaming establishments, 88 unlicensed events addressed and ongoing investigations of illegal online operators and their marketing facilitators

Market data

Figures on this record are drawn from official regulator data.

Online GGR
Not yet verified
Reporting year
2026

Timeline

  1. 3 Nov 2022

    Gaming Control Act, S.B.C. 2022, c. 29 receives assent

  2. 1 Dec 2025

    The Gaming Control Regulation and the general manager's regulations are deposited

  3. 2 Dec 2025

    Government sets 13 April 2026 as the in-force date and announces higher regulatory fees

  4. 13 Apr 2026

    Gaming Control Act and regulations come into force; the IGCO replaces GPEB as regulator

  5. 11 Jun 2026

    IGCO publishes the BC Problem Gambling Action Plan after a prevalence survey finds 19% of adults at moderate or high risk

  6. 14 Jul 2026

    BCLC reports 2025/26 net income of C$1.373 billion, with iGaming revenue up 9%

  7. 28 Aug 2026

    IGCO says sports and entertainment prediction contracts are gambling and illegal outside PlayNow.com

  8. 7 Oct 2026

    Supreme Court of Canada hears the appeal on international play, with BCLC among the appellants; judgment reserved

Outlook

The Supreme Court of Canada heard the appeal in which BCLC and other provincial lottery corporations oppose Ontario's international play model on 7 October 2026 (file 42141) and reserved judgment. The IGCO has said it will pursue amendments to the Gaming Control Act to reduce the presence of unregulated online operators, and the provincial minister has asked the federal government for a national framework on gambling advertising. BCLC is moving PlayNow to a new platform after procuring a new iCasino vendor.

Frequently asked questions

Can a private operator be licensed for online gambling in British Columbia?
No. Only BCLC may conduct and manage commercial gambling, and PlayNow.com is the only regulated online site. Private companies can take part only as registered suppliers or service providers under contract to BCLC.
Who regulates gambling in British Columbia?
The Independent Gambling Control Office, which replaced the Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch when the Gaming Control Act, S.B.C. 2022, c. 29 came into force on 13 April 2026. Its general manager makes and enforces regulations and can fine BCLC up to C$200,000 per contravention.
Are prediction markets legal in British Columbia?
The IGCO said on 28 August 2026 that event contracts on sports or entertainment outcomes are gambling, and that every site offering them to BC players other than PlayNow.com operates illegally.
What player protection tools does PlayNow have to offer?
A weekly deposit limit set at registration, optional loss and time limits, breaks of 24 hours to 90 days, hourly break prompts, a six-month spending summary, and self-exclusion from venues and PlayNow for six months to three years.
How does a games supplier get onto PlayNow?
It needs a contract with BCLC and IGCO registration in an online supplier class, with application fees of C$5,000 to C$20,000 depending on revenue, and its games must be approved against the Technical Gaming Standards.
Is there a gaming tax?
No. BCLC's net income, C$1.373 billion in 2025/26, goes to the Province, with 7% paid to the BC First Nations Gaming Revenue Sharing Limited Partnership and typically 10% of facility net gaming income to host local governments.
How much does a gambling licence cost in British Columbia?
For the Gaming services provider registration: online supplier classes C, D and E, the application fee is C$20,000. For the Gaming services provider registration: class F supplier, the application fee is C$1,250. For the Gaming worker registration, the application fee is C$150. The Licensing section lists all 4 licence types recorded for British Columbia. Last verified 14 Oct 2026.

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Sources

Source tiers. Tier 1: the law, official gazette, licence register or regulator itself. Tier 2: other official sources such as ministries, parliaments, courts and statistics agencies. Only tier 1 and tier 2 sources can support a fact on their own.

  1. Gaming Control Act, S.B.C. 2022, c. 29 (consolidation current to 15 September 2026)

    King's Printer, Province of British Columbia (BC Laws)

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  2. Gaming Control Regulation, B.C. Reg. 209/2025 (effective 13 April 2026)

    King's Printer, Province of British Columbia (BC Laws)

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  3. Lottery Scheme Marketing, Advertising and Promotion Regulation, B.C. Reg. 215/2025

    King's Printer, Province of British Columbia (BC Laws)

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  4. Problem Gambling Regulation, B.C. Reg. 216/2025

    King's Printer, Province of British Columbia (BC Laws)

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  5. Voluntary Self-Exclusion Regulation, B.C. Reg. 217/2025

    King's Printer, Province of British Columbia (BC Laws)

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  6. Prevention and Detection of Unlawful Activities Regulation, B.C. Reg. 218/2025

    King's Printer, Province of British Columbia (BC Laws)

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  7. Source of Funds Regulation, B.C. Reg. 219/2025

    King's Printer, Province of British Columbia (BC Laws)

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  8. Criminal Code (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-46), section 207 (permitted lotteries; definition of lottery scheme)

    Justice Laws Website, Government of Canada

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  9. Criminal Code (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-46), section 204 (pari-mutuel betting exemption)

    Justice Laws Website, Government of Canada

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  10. Laws and regulations

    Independent Gambling Control Office (British Columbia)

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  11. Who we are

    Independent Gambling Control Office (British Columbia)

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  12. Protecting the public (online gambling, complaints, compliance and enforcement)

    Independent Gambling Control Office (British Columbia)

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  13. About commercial gambling

    Independent Gambling Control Office (British Columbia)

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  14. Corporate registration (eligibility, who needs to register, fees)

    Independent Gambling Control Office (British Columbia)

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  15. Certification and Game Integrity (Technical Gaming Standards)

    Independent Gambling Control Office (British Columbia)

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  16. News release: Launch of the Independent Gambling Control Office

    Independent Gambling Control Office (British Columbia)

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026Published 13 Apr 2026
  17. FAQ: General Manager Regulations

    Independent Gambling Control Office (British Columbia)

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026Published 1 May 2026
  18. IGCO Update: Prediction Markets

    Independent Gambling Control Office (British Columbia)

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026Published 28 Aug 2026
  19. The IGCO Releases BC Problem Gambling Action Plan

    Independent Gambling Control Office (British Columbia)

    Tier 2Accessed 23 Sept 2026Published 11 Jun 2026
  20. BC Problem Gambling Action Plan (June 2026)

    Independent Gambling Control Office (British Columbia)

    Tier 2Accessed 23 Sept 2026Published 11 Jun 2026
  21. BC Problem Gambling Prevalence Survey 2025/2026 (March 2026)

    Independent Gambling Control Office (British Columbia)

    Tier 2Accessed 23 Sept 2026Published 1 Mar 2026
  22. Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch Annual Report 2024/25

    Independent Gambling Control Office (British Columbia)

    Tier 2Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  23. Gambling in B.C. (last updated 13 April 2026)

    Government of British Columbia

    Tier 1Accessed 23 Sept 2026Published 13 Apr 2026
  24. B.C.'s new gaming control act makes gambling oversight more effective (news release and backgrounder)

    Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General

    Tier 2Accessed 23 Sept 2026Published 2 Dec 2025
  25. BCLC 2025/26 Annual Service Plan Report

    British Columbia Lottery Corporation

    Tier 2Accessed 23 Sept 2026Published 14 Jul 2026
  26. Fact Sheet: Self-Exclusion Enhancements and Statistics (April 2026)

    British Columbia Lottery Corporation

    Tier 2Accessed 23 Sept 2026Published 1 Apr 2026
  27. PlayNow Poker (PlayNow.com, operated by BCLC)

    British Columbia Lottery Corporation

    Tier 2Accessed 23 Sept 2026
  28. Case 42141: Atlantic Lottery Corporation, et al. v. Attorney General of Ontario (docket; hearing 7 October 2026)

    Supreme Court of Canada

    Tier 1Accessed 14 Oct 2026
  29. Factum of the appellants Atlantic Lottery Corporation, British Columbia Lottery Corporation and Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation, SCC file 42141

    Supreme Court of Canada (filed case document)

    Tier 1Accessed 14 Oct 2026

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