Kamloops

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, Cascades Casino Kamloops and Chances Casino Kamloops contributed to the Kamloops community and economy in a variety of ways. Here are just a few.

$55.75

million

in provincial gambling revenue shared with the City of Kamloops for hosting Cascades Casino Kamloops and Chances Casino Kamloops since 2005.

$3.17

million

in provincial gambling revenue shared with the City of Kamloops for hosting Cascades Casino Kamloops and Chances Casino Kamloops in 2023/24.

Community Stories

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Local Impact in Kamloops

Since 2017, Cascades Casino Kamloops has been the home of the annual Kamloops Drive Thru Breakfast in support of the Kamloops Food Bank and the Starfish Backpack program. In addition to making a donation of $3,500, 76 Cascades Casino Kamloops team members provided 152 volunteer hours. The program distributes backpacks to SD73 students in need, to ensure they have enough healthy, easy-to-make meals to get through the weekend.

During the 2023 holiday season, Chances Casino Kamloops partnered with Operation Red Nose to ensure a safe ride home for those celebrating with family and friends.

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Tranquille Market Corridor

In 2023, the City of Kamloops allocated its share of provincial gambling revenue from hosting Chances Kamloops and Cascades Casino Kamloops to improve the Tranquille Market Corridor. This project made improvements to benches, sidewalks, irrigation and other beautification items.

Gambling revenue also assisted with the Sandman Centre Broadcasting Upgrade, which made it possible for Kamloops to proudly host both the Scotties Tournament of Hearts and the CHL Memorial Cup in 2023.

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An Evening of Giving Sponsorship

BCLC is a proud supporter of the Royal Insland Hospital Foundation, sponsoring many events throughout the year. One event is an Evening of Giving that aims to raise money to support the free hat and wig lending bank at Royal Inland Hospital. This program is dedicated to helping cancer patients feel like themselves by providing free hats and wigs to those undergoing treatment.  

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BCLC is proud to support the Kamloops Art Gallery by offering patrons free admission to current exhibitions on Thursdays. BCLC is honoured to support arts and culture in our home community, Kamloops, B.C.

Community Impact Report 2023/24

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billion

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