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In 2024-25 land-based casinos generated 13,000 jobs and $969.5 million in labour income. This has been made possible by $2.8 billion of capital investments by operators and another $700 million invested in gaming equipment and other operational assets by BCLC.

Gaming revenue is a top income source for the provincial budget, along with the fuel tax, BC Hydro, the Liquor Distribution Branch, and royalties from forestry and natural gas.

There are 20 casinos, 16 community gaming centres and 1 bingo hall in BC.

Gaming facilities in the province (casinos and community gaming centres) operate over 14,400 slot machines. In 2024/25, these facilities generated revenue of $1.8 Billion and $852 million in net profit to government.

Over the last 40 years, BCLC has generated more than $30 Billion in net income to fund provincial, municipal and charitable programs in BC.

The Province of British Columbia receives approximately 53% of gross gaming revenue after deducting BCLC’s operating costs and payments to private sector gaming operators. Ontario receives about 39% and Quebec receives about 25%.

The province shares gaming revenue with local governments that host casinos and community gaming centres in BC.

Municipalities that host gaming facilities receive a 10% share of net gaming income after commissions and BCLC operating expenses are deducted. Host Local Government (HLG) payments can fluctuate based on local market conditions, variations in operating costs. Each host government decides how to distribute the funds. In 2024/25, $86.5 million was disbursed among 32 HLGs.