Did you know?

Chances Castlegar supports

more than 28 local vendors and

suppliers in Castlegar ranging

from electricians, food suppliers

and janitorial services to

local media.

CastlegarCommunityImpact Report2017 ⁄ 2018

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B.C.’s Gaming IndustryBCLC games are available in almost every community in B.C.

3,500 lottery locations

17 casinos

2 racetracks37,000 workers employed directly and indirectly

18 community gaming centres

4 bingo halls4

of every dollar played goes back into the Province

Health care, education and consolidated revenue

Commissionsand fees

Host local governments and gaming grants to community organizations

Operating Expenses

Federal Expenses

35¢

8¢

22¢

23¢88¢

10¢2¢

Prizes for winners

In 2017/18, BCLC delivered $1.4 billion in net income to the Province of B.C. to support communities, provincial programs and services, charities and major events that have helped shape B.C.

Thanks to players, more than $21 billion has been invested in B.C. communities over the past 33 years.

Gaming Contributes tothe Castlegar EconomyGaming in Castlegar• 4,980+ registered players• 1 community gaming centre;

Chances Castlegar• 16 lottery locations

$358,805 went to support those organizations in the human and social services sector, public safety, sports, arts and culture, and parent advisory councils

22 organizations in Castlegar received funding last year

$358K

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SponsorshipsChances Castlegar provides support for local non-profit and charitable organizations and events, including:

Kootenay Family Place Society for Children and Youth (KFP)The KFP is a non-profit organization offering 14 different programs to support the needs of children, youth, and families throughout the West Kootenay Boundary region. In August 2017, Chances Castlegar presented the KFP with a $1,394 donation to support its current programs and services in the West Kootenay Boundary region.

Castlegar Sculpture WalkThe Castlegar Sculpture Walk, located on a walking tour in Downtown Castlegar, is an outdoor exhibit of original sculptures created by local and international artists. Each year, viewers are encouraged to vote for their favourite sculpture and the winning sculpture is purchased for permanent display in the City. Chances Castlegar is a proud sponsor of the event, which is now in its ninth year and expanding regionally.

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Since opening, Chances Castlegar has generated $3 million for the City of Castlegar

$3M

Chances Castlegar paid $120,000 in municipal taxes to the City of Castlegar in 2017

Since opening, Chances

$120K

57 local jobs created by Chances Castlegar

Last year, the City of Castlegar received $500,000 generated by Chances Castlegar to fund local initiatives in the Castlegar community

$500K

Gaming Revenue Funds Local InitiativesCommunity Gaming GrantsThe Province of B.C. allocates $140 million annually to community organizations through the Community Gaming Grants program.

Playing it Forward in CastlegarIn 2017, the City of Castlegar used its share

of provincial gaming revenues for hosting

Chances Castlegar to support the City’s capital

program, investing in a variety of initiatives

that contribute to life in the community.

The City made a series of enhancements to the

award-winning Millennium Park and Ponds,

including new sports courts and an off-leash dog

park. Millennium Park is a sprawling 23-hectare

park near downtown Castlegar, with a vast

variety of areas and amenities for residents and

visitors to enjoy, including the largest bike park

in the Kootenays. It also has three river-fed

swimming pools, tennis courts, kids’ play area,

picnic grounds and much more.

Each year, local governments in B.C. that host a

gaming facility receive a 10 percent share of the

net revenue those facilities generate. Last year,

32 Host Local Governments across B.C. received

$102.1 million to fund local projects and initiatives.

Read more about how gaming revenues help communities grow at bclc.com/playitforwardrevenues help communities grow