Greater Victoria

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, Casino Victoria contributed to the View Royal community and economy in a variety of ways. Here are just a few.

$94.62

million

in provincial gambling revenue shared with the Town of View Royal for hosting Casino Victoria since opening in 2001.

$3.94

million

in provincial gambling revenue shared with the Town of View Royal for hosting Casino Victoria in 2024/25.

Community Stories

Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre

Community benefits

In 2024, the Town of View Royal allocated its share of provincial gambling revenue from hosting Casino Victoria to a variety of municipal projects. These initiatives included:

  • Support for WestShore Parks and Recreation
  • Technology upgrades, including server replacements and improvements to information systems
  • Traffic signal and sidewalk upgrades along Island Highway
  • Street lighting improvements on St. Giles Street
  • Playground equipment replacement at Knollwood Park
  • Trail improvements at Glentana Trail
  • Public safety investments, including the replacement of a brush truck and installation of firefighting gear decontamination facilities
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Victoria Hospitals Foundation

In 2024, BCLC proudly sponsored the Victoria Hospitals Foundation’s Visions Gala, a signature black-tie event that raised $2.75 million to support surgical innovation at Royal Jubilee and Victoria General hospitals. The gala, attended by more than 620 philanthropists, caregivers, and healthcare leaders, marked a milestone in the Foundation’s multi-million-dollar campaign to bring advanced surgical robotics and cutting-edge equipment to Vancouver Island.

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In 2024, Casino Victoria supported a wide range of local organizations through charitable donations, in-kind contributions, and sponsorships. A total of $36,000 in cash donations was distributed to community groups

Community Impact Report 2024/25

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$30

billion

back into B.C. communities

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