How to Allow Location for PlayNow

If PlayNow isn’t showing your location or giving you nearby suggestions, it’s likely because location permission hasn’t been turned on for the app. This is a common issue, and it’s easy to fix. You just need to go into your phone’s settings and let PlayNow access your location. Once you do this, the app will work properly and show you region-specific content, local games, or nearby recommendations.

On Android Phones and Tablets

First, open the Settings app on your Android device. Then tap Apps (sometimes called Apps & notifications). You’ll see a list of all apps installed on your phone—look for PlayNow and tap it. Next, select Permissions, then choose Location. You’ll see three options: Allow only while using the app, Allow all the time, or Don’t allow. Pick Allow only while using the app for best results. For example, if you’re playing a game that shows nearby players, this setting lets PlayNow find them while you’re using the app. If your phone has a Use precise location toggle, turn it on too—this helps the app give you more accurate results, like finding restaurants within 100 metres instead of a whole neighbourhood.

Before you finish, make sure your phone’s main location service is turned on. Go back to Settings, tap Location, and switch it to On. Without this, no app—including PlayNow—can use your location. For example, if you try to open PlayNow with location off, you might see a message like “Location unavailable” or the app won’t load nearby games at all.

On iPhone or iPad

Open the Settings app on your iPhone, then tap Privacy & Security (on older iPhones, it might just say Privacy). Next, select Location Services. You’ll see a list of apps that have requested location access—find PlayNow and tap it. Choose While Using the App so the app can access your location only when you’re actively using it. For instance, if you’re browsing local lottery games or checking nearby casino events, PlayNow will work smoothly with this setting. If your app needs location in the background (like tracking your step count for a game), you can choose Always, but While Using the App is safer and recommended for most users. Also, turn on Precise Location if it’s available—this helps PlayNow show you the closest options, like a gas station 200 metres away instead of one 5 kilometres away.

Make sure Location Services are enabled for your whole iPhone first. Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services and make sure the switch is On. If it’s off, PlayNow won’t work even if you’ve given it permission. For example, if you try to play a location-based game and location is off, you might get an error message or the game won’t start.

If PlayNow Still Won’t Access Your Location

Sometimes, even after turning on permissions, PlayNow still doesn’t work. Try restarting your phone—this fixes many small glitches. For example, if you just changed the location setting and PlayNow still says “location unavailable,” a restart often helps. Next, check that PlayNow is updated. Open the Google Play Store (on Android) or App Store (on iPhone), search for PlayNow, and tap Update if it’s available. Older versions sometimes have bugs that prevent location from working. On Android, you can also clear the app cache: go to Settings → Apps → PlayNow → Storage → Clear cache. This removes temporary files that might be causing problems. For example, if PlayNow froze last time you used location, clearing the cache can reset it.

After doing these steps, open PlayNow again and test a feature that uses location, like finding nearby games or checking local events. If it works, you’re all set! If not, try the steps again or contact PlayNow support through their help page at playnow.com/sk/about-playnow/help.html. Most users get location working within 5 minutes by following these simple steps.

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