Vancouver

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, Parq Vancouver and Hastings Racecourse & Casino contributed to the Vancouver community and economy in a variety of ways. Here are just a few.

$166.04

million

in provincial gambling revenue shared with the City of Vancouver for hosting Parq Vancouver Casino and Hastings Racecourse & Casino since 1999.

$6.95

million

in provincial gambling revenue shared with the City of Vancouver for hosting Parq Vancouver Casino and Hastings Racecourse & Casino in 2024/25.

Community Stories

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Vancouver community benefits

In 2024, Parq Casino supported several community organizations through partnerships and donations. Notable partners included YWCA Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Chinatown Foundation, Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre, and the St. Paul’s Foundation.

Parq also contributed to the local economy by sourcing products from Vancouver vendors such as Buckhead Meats & Seafood, Jim M Koo Produce Ltd, La Baguette & l’Echalote, and Yamato Trading.

Did you know?

St. Paul's Hospital Foundation is one of Parq Vancouver Casino's valued partners. Parq Vancouver Casino is committed to donating $300,000 annually over ten years and will continue to support projects including the B.C. Centre on Substance Abuse, which seeks to develop best practice treatment of addiction and behaviour.

Community Impact Report 2024/25

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.