New Westminster

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 2023/24, Starlight Casino contributed to the New Westminster community and economy in a variety of ways. Here are just a few.

$136.36

million

in provincial gambling revenue shared with the City of New Westminster for hosting Starlight Casino since 1999.

$5.85

million

in provincial gambling revenue shared with the City of New Westminster for hosting Starlight Casino in 2023/24.

Community Stories

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Sixth Street Great Street

In 2022, the City of New Westminster used a portion of its share of provincial gambling revenue from hosting Starlight Casino to help fund several public infrastructure projects that will create vibrant community spaces throughout the city. 

Sixth Street Great Street is one such project that aims to reorient the area towards the public realm with more flexible uses and improved accessibility.

Work on this project has included planning, engagement and design for streetscape improvements in the Uptown neighbourhood and interim plaza improvements on Belmont Street to create an expanded community space that will enable community events, activations and other programming in the area. 

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In October 2023, Gateway Casinos & Entertainment presented the New West Firefighters Charitable Society with a $1,500 donation after hosting a charity poker tournament at Starlight Casino to celebrate the opening of the new poker room. The New Westminster Fire Department took home the top prize of the evening and selected the New Westminster Firefighters’ Charitable Society to receive the $1,500 prize.

Community Impact Report 2023/24

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$29

billion

back into B.C. communities

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