Overview
This overview shows the distribution of revenues from commercial gaming
in British Columbia. Figures are for 2008/09 unless otherwise noted.
Gaming revenue
Total revenues from commercial gaming in B.C. were approximately $2.61 billion
in 2008/09. After expenses, including prize payouts, total government revenues
from gaming were about $1.09 billion.
Distribution of gaming revenue for fiscal year 2008/09
| Supporting communities |
| Non-profit community organizations |
$156.3 million |
| Local governments that host casinos and community gaming centres |
$83.9 million |
| Local economic development projects |
$9.1 million |
| Horse racing |
$6.5 million |
| Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch |
| Core operations, including salaries and business expenses |
$15.9 million |
| Responsible gambling education and problem gambling services |
$5.4 million |
| B.C. Government programs |
| Health Special Account, to support health care services and research |
$147.3 million |
| Consolidated revenue fund, to support other government programs,
primarily health care and education
|
$657.7 million |
| Subtotal (the Province's share) |
$1,082.1 million |
| Government of Canada transfer |
| Under a federal/provincial lottery agreement |
$8.7 million |
| Total |
$1,090.8 million |
Revenue from commercial gaming in B.C.
Commercial gaming in B.C. generated about $2.61 billion dollars in 2008/09,
most of which went to prize pay outs, operator commissions and operating
and employment costs. Commercial gaming includes:
- Casinos;
- Lotteries;
- Commercial bingo halls; and
- Community gaming centers.
Approximately 60 per cent of gross revenue from commercial gaming
goes to prize pay outs, operator commissions, and operating and employment costs.
Province's share of gaming revenue
In 2008/09, the Province received about $1.08 billion in net
gaming revenue. This revenue is used to benefit the people and communities
across British Columbia.
Revenue to community organizations
In 2008/09, the Province distributed $156.3 million in gaming grants
to approximately 6,800 community organizations.
In addition, charitable organizations earned an estimated $26.5 million
through licensed gaming activities, such as ticket raffles, independent bingos,
limited casinos, and wheels of fortune.
In total, community organizations received approximately $182.8 million
in gaming revenue from all sources in 2008/09.
Gaming Revenue Granted to, and Earned by, Community Organizations
Gaming Revenues Earned by Class A Ticket Raffles
Revenue to host local governments
The Province shares gaming revenue with local governments that host casinos and community
gaming centres in British Columbia.
Host local governments receive ten per cent of the net casino
gaming revenue from community casinos and community gaming centres within
their jurisdiction.
In 2008/09 the Province distributed $83.9 million to host local governments.
Host local governments may use this revenue for any purpose within their legal
authority, but must submit semi-annual reports to the Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch
using the Host Local Government Revenue and
Expenditure Report Form [RTF]. The reports are due on October 31 and April 30.
For information on casino gaming revenues shared with local governments, see
Local Government Share of Provincial Casino Revenue
 .
Revenue to support horse racing
As part of its commitment to stabilize and rejuvenate the horse racing
industry in B.C., the Province provides much needed financial assistance
by distributing a portion of revenue from slot machines at race tracks back
to the horse racing industry.
In 2008/09, the Province distributed $6.5 million to the horse
racing industry. In 2007/08, $5.7 million was distributed to the standardbred
and throughbred sectors, and in 2006/07, $5.2 million.
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