Province guide
Sports betting in British Columbia
PlayNow.com only, under a regulator that was rebuilt in April 2026 when the modernized Gaming Control Act came into force.
The rules in British Columbia
All commercial gambling in British Columbia is managed by BCLC, and PlayNow.com is the only legal online gambling site in the province. On April 13, 2026 the Independent Gambling Control Office replaced the Gambling Policy and Enforcement Branch as B.C.'s regulator, when the province's modernized Gaming Control Act came into force.
What that means in practice
PlayNow BC offers single bets, parlays, same game parlays, futures, spreads, totals and live in-play betting across NBA, NHL, NFL, MLB, CFL, soccer, tennis, golf, rugby and NCAA. It is the official sports betting partner of the Vancouver Canucks and runs B.C. Lions odds boosts.
PlayNow is one of the few Canadian books supporting PayPal, alongside Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Interac Online and online bill payment. Support runs on live chat, phone at 1-877-706-6789 and email.
The only legal option in British Columbia
PlayNow.com (BCLC) is the sole legal online sportsbook here. Private operators reviewed on this site are not registered in British Columbia, so we do not recommend them to residents. If the province opens to private operators the way Ontario and Alberta have, this page will change.
Getting help in British Columbia
Gambling Support BC: 1-888-795-6111. Free and confidential. More options are on our responsible gambling page.
Sources
British Columbia betting questions
Is online sports betting legal in British Columbia?
Yes, but only through PlayNow.com (BCLC). British Columbia does not license private commercial sportsbooks, so PlayNow.com (BCLC) is the only legal online option. The minimum age is 19+.
How old do you have to be to bet in British Columbia?
19+.
Who regulates betting in British Columbia?
Independent Gambling Control Office (IGCO). Conduct and management sits with British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC).
Where can I get help for problem gambling in British Columbia?
Gambling Support BC on 1-888-795-6111. It is free and confidential.
Before you deposit anywhere
Set a deposit limit the day you open an account, not the day you need one. Every regulated Canadian sportsbook has limit and self-exclusion tools built in, and the provincial help lines on our responsible gambling page are free and confidential.