Vernon

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, Lake City Casino Vernon contributed to the Vernon community and economy in a variety of ways. Here are just a few.

$42.3

million

in provincial gambling revenue shared with the City of Vernon for hosting Lake City Casino Vernon since 2009.

$1.69

million

in provincial gambling revenue shared with the City of Vernon for hosting Lake City Casino Vernon in 2024/25.

Community stories

Polson Park

In 2024, the City of Vernon allocated $1.27 million from its share of provincial gambling revenue toward Phase 1 of the Vernon Creek Naturalization Project in Polson Park. This funding was part of a total project budget of $3.8 million, supplemented by a $2.53 million grant from the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund.

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.