What's played here, stays here.

Did you know? For 40 years our profits have stayed here in B.C., benefitting B.C. communities.

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A win-win for B.C. communities

Since 1985, over 29 billion dollars in BCLC net profits have been invested in vital public programs that help connect people to each other and to their communities - building a stronger, more connected B.C.

$29

billion

back into B.C. communities

Learn how play with purpose impacts your community

Since 1985, 100% of our profits from play have gone back into helping communities across B.C. thrive. See how funds generated from gambling have helped support local communities.

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$147.3

million

Provincial Health Special Account

To support health initiatives, including new hospitals, facility upgrades and community health programs.

$140

million

Community Gaming Grants

To support a range of non-profit organizations in their delivery of ongoing community programs and services.

$1

billion

Province of B.C. General Revenue Distribution

To fund public programs and services, including education.

$16

million

Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch

To regulate all gambling in British Columbia, ensure the integrity of gambling industry companies, people and equipment and investigate allegations of wrongdoing.

$4.6

million

Responsible Gambling Strategy

To promote responsible gambling through public awareness and education, treatment and prevention, research, training, evaluation and policy development. BCLC also dedicates a portion of its budget to advance its player health programs that encourage healthy play and improve the safety of products, environments and service for our players.

$107.5

million

First Nations Revenue Sharing

To distribute a seven percent entitlement of gambling revenue to First Nations governments throughout the Province of B.C. as part of the Province’s commitment to reconciliation.

$94.5

million

Host Local Government payments

To provide local B.C. governments and First Nations that host a gaming facility with a 10 percent share of the net revenue those facilities generate.

$9.1

million

Revenue to support horse racing

Supporting the revitalization of B.C.’s horse racing industry.

$3.3

million

Joint Illegal Gaming Investigation Team (JIGIT)

To fund the police and the Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch investigative team to maintain the integrity of public gambling in British Columbia.

In addition to the above, $12 million was distributed to the Government of Canada.

Whether you’re playing, working, or partnering with us, you’re part of something bigger. You’re helping bring people together and strengthen communities across B.C.

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Featured community stories

How a Community Gaming Grant helped Foundry Langley transform access to care

Each year, 100 percent of BCLC’s net income goes back to the Province to help build and benefit communities. The Province's Community Gaming Grants program, which distributes $140 million to non-profits annually, continues to positively impact British Columbians by offering much-needed support to local organizations like Foundry Langley. Learn more about how a $250,000 capital project community gaming grant supported a renovation to better serve youth and their families. 

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Spread the Local Love

As we saw the effects that the COVID-19 pandemic had across our province, BCLC remained committed to supporting communities throughout B.C. For two weeks in February 2021, BCLC teamed up with 10 charitable organizations to launch a unique online fundraising experience, “Spread the Local Love”. The campaign supported local businesses and charitable organizations in municipalities across the province.

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Kamloops Symphony Orchestra

In December 2021, BCLC presented the virtual broadcast of the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra’s annual “Christmas with the KSO” concert. BCLC has been proudly supporting the arts community in Kamloops since 1985.

Learn about this sponsorship