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Want to know what PlayNow will be like when it gets an AGCO license? Read on to find out what the gaming experts at Strafe.com predict for PlayNow Ontario when the site goes live.
Our review team has examined the PlayNow websites in Manitoba and British Columbia to get an idea of the quality of its customer support, casino games lobby and sportsbook. We’ll cover our findings here to provide an overview of how PlayNow Ontario might look.
In Ontario, the Alcohol and Gambling Commission must provide licenses to all online gaming operators that wish to provide their services to players in the province. Currently, there are over a dozen AGCO-licensed brands but PlayNow Ontario sportsbook and online casino is not one of them – at least not yet. Since the site is already active in British Columbia and Manitoba, it is very likely that PlayNow will apply for an AGCO license in order to operate in Ontario.
Of course, there is also the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) which, until recently, had a monopoly on the province’s online casino market. So, before PlayNow has the chance to launch in Ontario, the British Ontario Lottery Corporation (BCLC) – which owns PlayNow – will likely have a lot of negotiating to do.
Based on its presence in Manitoba and British Columbia, we expect the PlayNow Ontario online casino to be characterized by a crisp, white color scheme with red accents. The site will also be neatly organized into useful categories, so you will be able to quickly find which games you want to play or access other areas of the site, like the PlayNow Ontario sportsbook, account settings, and FAQ.
In other provinces, this operator does not have an app that is available for download on mobile devices. So, when it obtains an AGCO license, we don’t anticipate that there will be a PlayNow Ontario app available for you in the province.
Fortunately, the site works perfectly on smartphones and tablets, which basically negates the need for a mobile app. Accessing the site from a mobile browser is just like using the desktop site, as all games and services are readily available and easy to use.
It’s incredibly rare that a mobile app will have any capabilities or features that aren’t available in the browser-based sportsbook or casino. So it isn’t a huge drawback that PlayNow hasn’t developed an app for its online gambling services just yet.
When signing up to PlayNow in Manitoba and British Columbia, You'll have to do is fill in your name, address, email, and phone number. It’s a very quick process and we expect the PlayNow Ontario app to have the same registration procedure, as well as the usual checks from Ontario online casinos which verify your identity and confirms your location and age.
At PlayNow’s other sites across Canada, a variety of online banking methods can be used to make deposits. Credit cards, debit cards, PayPal, Interac, Online Bill Payment, and Web Cash can all be used by players to fund their accounts. The minimum deposit that you can make is $5, and we expect all of these aspects to apply at the PlayNow Ontario online casino and sportsbook when it launches.
All withdrawals at PlayNow are processed via bank transfer. These can take up to one week, so we hope that when PlayNow Ontario Casino launches, there will be other, quicker withdrawal methods available.
Since the site has yet to launch in the province, there is no PlayNow Ontario phone number that we can share just yet. However, we do know that PlayNow is indeed reachable by telephone in British Columbia and Manitoba – so we’re sure the same support option will be available in Ontario.
Live chat and email support will also be available, as well as a comprehensive FAQ document. There are over a dozen topics to browse in the FAQ, covering Security, Account, Deposits, Withdrawals, and more. So, if you have inquiries, you should have a look here first before getting in touch via phone, email, or chat.
While PlayNow has yet to receive a license in Ontario, the site is licensed in both British Columbia and Manitoba. In both provinces, PlayNow is owned and operated by the BCLC (British Columbia Lottery Corporation), a well-established and highly respected gaming operator. So, when the PlayNow Ontario online casino and sportsbook is licensed, it will have a reputation that precedes it.
PlayNow in British Columbia and in Manitoba both operate rewards programs that deliver points based on your activity. These can be cashed in for special perks, and we anticipate that the PlayNow casino in Ontario will have a similar type of program.
The software available at PlayNow in BC and Manitoba is provided by well-known brands like Novomatic, SG Gaming, Inspired Gaming, Big Time Gaming and Playtech. These are all top-quality games producers that are revered by casino fans around the world. We expect that the same selection of games will be available for you at PlayNow Ontario.
All of the games available at PlayNow load quickly and rarely experience lag – only if there is a connection issue. These games have been thoroughly tested to ensure they provide a pleasant experience for players with minimal interruptions.
As we mentioned, PlayNow is not yet live in Ontario, so if you are hoping to try all of these great games, you will have to wait a little. However, there are plenty of other great options, including the FanDuel Ontario online casino, where games from High 5, IGT and AGS are all available.
The games lobby at PlayNow will consist of slots, table games, and instant win games. Plenty of progressive jackpots will be available, as well as Megaways slots, keno, video poker, and arcade-style games.
There is a live casino at BC’s PlayNow website, so it’s likely that there will be one for you at the PlayNow Ontario online casino when it goes live. Powered by Evolution Gaming, the live casino features innovative games with plenty of choice including table games and unique titles like Crazy Time and Dream Catcher.
The betting limits will vary depending on which games are being played. Slots, RNG table games, and scratchcards tend to have minimum bets of 10c and their maximum bet limits can range from $20 to $100. For live dealer games, wagers start at $1 and can go all the way up to $1,500.
Should PlayNow launch an online casino in Ontario, we’re confident that it will be a popular destination among players like yourself and could rank among the best online gambling sites in Ontario. The casino’s operations in Manitoba and British Columbia offer slots and live dealer game players a great choice, and we’re sure that the PlayNow Ontario online casino will be similarly impressive.
The selection of betting markets at PlayNow in other provinces is quite comprehensive. They offer just as many markets as Proline Ontario, covering major sports like hockey, baseball, and basketball as well as niche sports like darts, snooker, and even WWE.
What really stands out about betting markets at PlayNow is that bettors can place novelty bets – for example, on who the next James Bond will be or who the nominees in the next presidential election will be. This is something that not even the top sportsbooks like BetMGM Ontario offer, so it would definitely be a selling point at the PlayNow Ontario sportsbook.
When browsing the PlayNow sportsbook in British Columbia, we noticed that the odds are competitive when compared with other leading sports betting brands. The odds are updated regularly so you are always getting a good deal.
There are no minimum and maximum bet limits at PlayNow, but there are maximum daily payout limits. For sports, this is $200,000 per day and it’s $50,000 for novelty bets. These rules will likely be in place in the PlayNow sports Ontario app when it launches.
PlayNow provides players in British Columbia and Manitoba with a high-quality sportsbook. Should this site launch ON operations, the range of markets paired with the quality of the odds could put it in the running to be the best sportsbook in Ontario. Definitely, one to check out.
While PlayNow Ontario has yet to launch, the Strafe.com review team took a look at the banking options available on the site in British Columbia and Manitoba. Based on what we saw there, we’ve made some predictions about what you can expect with regard to depositing and withdrawing funds.
Any online casino brand that wants to operate in Ontario must have a license from the AGCO (Alcohol and Gambling Commission of Ontario). Only a few brands have obtained this license; is PlayNow one of them? We’ll investigate in our PlayNow review.
To get an idea of what PlayNow Ontario’s online casino will look like, we browse BCLC’s PlayNow site. In our review, we’ll sum up what we discovered to piece together a picture of what the brand’s online casino will be like when it launches in Ontario.
It seems as though an Ontario launch of PlayNow is still a while off, but it’s still important to take a look at what the site will offer when it does go live. As far as we’re concerned, it will be a great addition to Ontario’s online gambling market.
PlayNow has established itself as a top-notch brand in British Columbia and Manitoba – so we expect nothing less from the site when it launches in your region of Ontario. The same commitment to great customer service, impressive game selection and user-friendly interface are all sure to be present at its AGCO-licensed site.
Players must be 19 years of age or older to reach the minimum age for gambling in Ontario. Please play responsibly. Bet with your head, not over it. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, and wants help, call or visit: (a) www.igamingontario.ca; or (b) www.connexontario.ca.
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