BC 50/50

Highest prize50% of the draw sales

One winner receives half the sales pool

BC 50/50 is a separate retail-only lottery in British Columbia, not an optional ticket add-on. It requires no number selection and cannot be purchased online. One winner receives half the sales total for the draw, and four drawings take place daily.

from CAD $1 Retail only Four draws each day Draws at 1:00, 3:00, 6:00 & 9:00 PM PT
Playing guide

BC 50/50: three simple steps

1

Buy at a retailer

BC 50/50 tickets are available exclusively at retailers. Individual entries begin at $1, with a lower per-entry cost for bundles.

2

Four draws a day

The daily drawing times are 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM PT.

3

Half the pot, one winner

The prize equals half of that drawing's total sales and cannot be finalized until the sales window ends.

Prizes

Available prize options

MatchPrize (CAD)
Match the draw50% of that draw's sales
—One winner per draw

Odds depend on how many entries are sold for each draw. Prizes and rules follow the official game conditions — read the current BC 50/50 Game Conditions .

BC 50/50 ticket locations

Sold at B.C. lottery retailers only — not online.

19+ · B.C. residents only · Know your limit, play within it.

Why play here

Trust, safety and oversight in B.C.