Campbell River

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 Playtime Campbell River contributed to the Campbell River community and economy in a variety of ways. Here are just a few.

$13.07

million

in provincial gambling revenue shared with the City of Campbell River for hosting Chances Playtime Campbell River since 2007.

$907

thousand

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

Community Stories

CR Live Streets

In 2024, the City of Campbell River allocated its share of provincial gambling revenue to a range of capital and operating initiatives across the community. Funding supported:

$158,626 in community grants, including allocations for parks maintenance, economic development, beautification, and seniors’ services.
$125,713 to support CR Live Streets and downtown events.
$114,555 for implementation of the Urban Forest Management Plan.

$104,322 for the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw Update, supporting housing-related initiatives.
$87,487 for remediation of PFAS contamination at the airport on lands formerly used for fire training.
$50,000 toward development of a Community Safety Plan involving coordination between local and provincial agencies.
$39,043 for mid-life rehabilitation of the Sportsplex, including replacement of major building systems and a 1,100 sq. ft. addition for gymnasium storage.
$34,445 to fund a seasonal security presence at the Sportsplex Skatepark in response to safety concerns.
Additional funding supported Spirit Square programming, airport business planning, ball field maintenance, and façade revitalization downtown.

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Community Recreation Upgrades

In 2024, Campbell River used part of its gambling revenue to complete critical upgrades at the Sportsplex, including new rooftop units and windows, as well as added gym storage space—extending the building’s usability for community recreation.

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Each year, municipal and First Nation governments in B.C. that host a gambling facility receive a 10 percent share of net gambling income generated at those facilities. In 2024/25, 33 Host Local Governments across B.C. received $86.6 million in provincial gambling revenue to fund local projects and initiatives.

Community Impact Report 2024/25

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$30

billion

back to 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.

Our operations span the entirety of the province that we now call British Columbia. We respectfully acknowledge that we are guests in the territories of more than 200 First Nations, each with unique traditions, cultures, and histories. We are grateful to these First Nations caretakers for their stewardship of these lands and waters since time immemorial.

BCLC is committed to establishing and maintaining good relations with all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people in British Columbia and beyond. Our journey has only recently begun, and we have a lot of work to do in collaboration with Indigenous Peoples to understand the Truth, reconcile the past, and truly generate win-wins for the greater good, together.