Vancouver

BCLC is proud to give back to the citizens of B.C. and help communities grow. Revenue generated by gambling goes back to the Province of B.C. and is distributed in a variety of ways, including to communities through Host Local Government payments and the Province of B.C.’s Community Gaming Grants program.

In 2022/23, Parq Vancouver and Hastings Racecourse & Casino contributed to the Vancouver community and economy in a variety of ways. Here are just a few.

$152.17

million

in provincial gambling revenue shared with the City of Vancouver for hosting Parq Vancouver Casino and Hastings Racecourse & Casino since 1999.

$7.22

million

in provincial gambling revenue shared with the City of Vancouver for hosting Parq Vancouver Casino and Hastings Racecourse & Casino in 2022/23.

Community Stories

Person in the library

Vancouver Public Library Upgrades

The Vancouver Public Library (VPL) has served Vancouver residents for more than 100 years. In 2023, thanks to our players at Parq Vancouver Casino and Hastings Racecourse & Casino, the City of Vancouver was able to invest provincial gambling revenue into important VPL upgrades.

Fire Fighters

Vancouver Fire & Rescue

Last year, provincial gambling revenue supported the enhancement of Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services (VFRS) to support the safety and wellbeing of community residents.

Did you know?

St. Paul's Hospital Foundation is one of Parq Vancouver Casino's valued partners. Parq Vancouver Casino is committed to donating $300,000 annually over ten years and will continue to support projects including the B.C. Centre on Substance Abuse, which seeks to develop best practice treatment of addiction and behaviour.

Community Impact Report 2022/23

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$28

billion

back into your community

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Since 1985, players just like you have helped shaped B.C. See how funds generated from gambling have helped support local communities.

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