Where the money goes
Did you know? We’re a lot more than lotto. Funds generated by lottery, casinos, and sports-betting go back to the Province to help support healthcare, education, and community programs all across B.C.
Net income from gambling
In 2020/21, thanks to our players, BCLC generated $429.9 million in net income for the Province of B.C. Despite an unprecedented year that included the temporary closure of casinos and community gaming centres, we're proud to have delivered net income to the Province of B.C., which distributed it in many ways to benefit British Columbians:
$147.2
million
To support health initiatives, including new hospitals, facility upgrades and community health programs.
$140
million
To support a range of non-profit organizations in their delivery of ongoing community programs and services.
$78.9
million
To fund public programs and services, including education.
$16.1
million
To regulate all gambling in British Columbia, ensure the integrity of gambling industry companies, people and equipment, and investigate allegations of wrongdoing.
$93.5
million
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.
$29.4
million
Distributing gambling revenue to First Nations governments through the Province of B.C.
In addition to the above, $6 million was distributed to the Government of Canada.
Featured community stories
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.
Victoria Hospitals Foundations
BCLC was proud to support Victoria Hospitals Foundation’s 2020 Visionary initiative, a unique campaign held in lieu of the annual Visions Gala fundraiser, which was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. BCLC has proudly supported the Victoria Hospitals Foundation and the Vancouver Island communities since 1991 and the Visions Gala since 2016.
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.