proud to help

We're proud to support hundreds of communities across BC through BCLC's gaming revenue. We partner with bingo service providers to offer great games that help charitable and community organizations, with the BC government distributing funding.

For example, in 2002/03, BCLC net income of $126 million was distributed to charitable and community organizations through government grant programs.

Find out more about if your community group qualifies to apply for funding.

Playing Bingo

Bingo locations across BC offer an exciting and lively experience seven days a week. This fun, friendly, affordable good time has excellent payouts and prizes.

How Bingo is Managed

BCLC is responsible for all commercial bingo locations in BC. Individual bingo hall operators manage day-to-day operations.

Bingo Information

Bingo Rules and Regulations [24KB]
Starship Personal Play Bingo Game Conditions [57KB]
Ka-Chingo Game Conditions [101KB]
U-Call-em Bingo Game Conditions [34KB]

In 1997, government gave BCLC responsibility to conduct and manage electronic bingo products. The Corporation assumed additional responsibility for paper bingo in commercial halls in January 2002.