BCLC

The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is a Canadian Crown corporation that manages all legal gambling and lottery products in British Columbia. It operates under the provincial Gaming Control Act and is wholly owned by the province. BCLC is headquartered in Kamloops, with a secondary office in Vancouver, employing around 1,300 people directly and an additional 8,300 through contracted service providers. BCLC's operations are divided into three main areas: Lottery, Casino, and eGaming. It offers a variety of gambling products, including lottery tickets, slot machines, table games, bingo, and sports betting, available through approximately 3,400 retail locations and its online platform, PlayNow. The corporation generates over CAD $1.6 billion in annual revenue, with profits directed back to the province to support public services such as health care and education. BCLC is committed to social responsibility, focusing on player health, Indigenous reconciliation, and sustainability, while also modernizing its technology to enhance customer experiences.