If you're in British Columbia, Manitoba or Saskatchewan, there is no legal alternative to PlayNow online: it's the only online casino those provinces run or license. When you're physically in Ontario or Alberta, though, you can open an account with one of their regulated casinos, which pay faster and offer more games.
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Best PlayNow alternatives
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The best PlayNow alternative for most people in Canada is bet365 Casino. In Ontario or Alberta, bet365 Casino pays out in 1 to 4 hours by Interac, card or PayPal, with no fees, and has 24/7 live chat.
Faster payouts: bet365 lists Interac, card and PayPal withdrawals at 1 to 4 hours in Ontario, against PlayNow's up to three business days plus about one to arrive.
More games: FanDuel's Ontario lobby listed 3,886 games when we counted, four times PlayNow's library.
Better apps and 24/7 help: FanDuel's casino app is rated 4.7 on iOS, and bet365 and OLG have 24/7 live chat; PlayNow's slots app is rated about 2 and its support isn't 24/7.
The best PlayNow alternatives in Canada
Rank #1365
bet365 Casino
Best for fast payouts
8.7 /10
In Ontario or Alberta, bet365 Casino pays out in 1 to 4 hours by Interac, card or PayPal, with no fees, and has 24/7 live chat. You must be physically in one of those provinces to play.
Legal in
ON, AB
Games
Count not published; slots, tables, live dealer
Payout speed
1–4 hours (Interac, cards, PayPal)
Interac, card and PayPal withdrawals in 1 to 4 hours, per bet365's Ontario cashier
No withdrawal fees and no maximum withdrawal per day
Registered in Ontario and Alberta, with no AGCO penalty on record
In New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador, the provinces' own online casino, for players 19+ (live casino isn't available in New Brunswick).
When to stick with PlayNow
If you live in British Columbia, Manitoba or Saskatchewan, PlayNow is the legal choice: it's run by your province, takes deposits from $5, has about 970 games and 21 live dealer tables, and its limits, starting with a weekly deposit limit you set before you play, are among the most protective in Canada.
Is there a legal alternative to PlayNow in British Columbia?
No. PlayNow is the only legal online casino in British Columbia; BC's regulator says PlayNow holds the province's sole licence. Offshore sites that accept British Columbians aren't licensed by the province.
Can I use an Ontario casino if I live in BC?
Only while you're physically in Ontario, and only if the casino lets you register; Ontario's regulated sites check your location every time you play. The same goes for Alberta's sites.
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