Richmond

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, River Rock Casino Resort contributed to the Richmond community and economy in a variety of ways. Here are just a few.

$292.21

million

in provincial gambling revenue shared with the City of Richmond for hosting River Rock Casino Resort since 2004.

$11.62

million

in provincial gambling revenue shared with the City of Richmond for hosting River Rock Casino in 2024/25.

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Community benefits

In 2024, the City of Richmond received a total of $11.62 million in gambling revenue. These funds were allocated to a variety of community initiatives and infrastructure projects, including: 

  • $3.1 million allocated to a variety of community grants.
  • $1.28 million placed into Capital Reserves for current and future projects.
  • $913,558 in support of the Richmond RCMP.
  • $250,000 to support Council Community initiatives.

Some of the projects approved in 2024, partially funded by these reserves, included:

  • Reconstruction and exhibit development of the First Nations
  • Bunkhouse at the Britannia Shipyards Heritage Site.
  • Renewal of outdoor pools at Steveston and South Arm.
  • Upgrades to Richmond Fire Hall No. 7 on No. 6 Road.
  • Infrastructure repairs to the Richmond Curling Club.
  • Community playground replacements.
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Community Impact Report 2024/25

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$30

billion

back into B.C. communities

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