Lottery

Every year, people from all over B.C. win hundreds of millions of dollars in lottery prizes—from free tickets to jackpots worth millions of dollars.

Our role

BCLC owns and manages all the lottery equipment at retail locations where tickets are purchased. Online, we offer lottery products and monthly ticket subscriptions on our regulated gambling site PlayNow. Our Lotto app allows players to buy tickets online and scan paper tickets to see if they’ve won. We’re also responsible for the prize payouts to lottery winners. 

Proceeds from lottery games benefit people and communities throughout British Columbia.

Games

Players can choose from provincial and national lottery games in British Columbia.

National games

In conjunction with the Interprovincial Lottery Corporation (ILC), we manage and market several major multi-million dollar jackpot games played coast to coast.

Provincial games

We also offer six different B.C.-only games with plenty of ways to win.

Female worker at lottery retailer.

Retailers: Bringing Communities Together

Across B.C., 3,400+ retailers—from convenience stores to gas stations, pharmacies, and pubs—help bring people together through play. 

We uphold high standards through training, policies, and procedures to ensure a fun, fair, and responsible lottery experience for all players. 

All retailers, game suppliers, and vendors are certified by B.C.’s Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch (GPEB), with draws conducted under strict security measures.

Become a Lottery Retailer

Join our network and be part of something bigger. Visit the BCLC Retailer Hub to learn more.

Discover how we keep lottery play fun, safe, and secure for all.

Affiliations

World Lottery Association
Interprovincial Lottery Corporation

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