Abbotsford

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 2024/25, Chances Abbotsford contributed to the Abbotsford community and economy in a variety of ways. Here are just a few.

$16.45

million

in provincial gambling revenue shared with the City of Abbotsford for hosting Chances Abbotsford since 2009.

$1.27

million

in provincial gambling revenue shared with the City of Abbotsford for hosting Chances Abbotsford in 2024/25.

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Supporting community initiatives

The City of Abbotsford used a portion of its share of provincial gambling revenue generated at Chances Abbotsford to support various community initiatives, including grants for special community events. This included $19,400 in Neighbourhood Spirit Grants, which helped fund over 40 local events across the city. 

Ten major events, including the Abbotsford International Airshow, BerryFest, and the Abbotsford Judo Tournament,  received $29,900 through the City’s Special Event Grants program.

Abbotsford also allocated $67,600 to support the 2024 Agrifair and $11,800 to Canada Day celebrations.

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Abbotsford Centre

Abbotsford Centre

Since opening its doors in 2009, the Abbotsford Centre has become a hub of activity in the city. With a capacity of up to 8,500 seats, the multipurpose arena has hosted countless concerts, competitions, and events, and is the current home to the Abbotsford Canucks (AHL). The Centre received a boost in 2012 when the city allocated $800,000 from its share of provincial gambling revenue, for hosting Chances Abbotsford, towards operating costs.

Community Impact Report 2024/25

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$30

billion

back into B.C. communities

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