RichmondCommunity Impact Report2017 ⁄ 2018

Did you know?

The City of Richmond allocated

$50 million of its share of provincial

gaming revenue to fund construction

of the Richmond Olympic Oval.

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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¢

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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.

1,357

River Rock Casino Resort paid $24,850,033 in municipal taxes to the City of Richmond in 2017

$24.8M

River Rock Casino Resort spent $12.3 million supporting 172 local vendors in 2017

River Rock Casino Resort paid

$12.3M

Gaming Contributes to the Richmond EconomyGaming in Richmond• 92,800+ registered players• 1 casino; River Rock Casino Resort• 86 lottery locations

1,357 local jobs created by River Rock Casino Resort

Since opening, River Rock Casino Resort has generated $215.9 million for the City of Richmond

$215.9M

Last year, the City of Richmond received $17.1 million generated by River Rock Casino Resort to fund local initiatives in the Richmond community

$17.1M

$3.95 million went to support those organizations in the human and social services sector, public safety, sports, arts and culture, and parent advisory councils

132 organizations in Richmond received funding last year

$3.95M

132

SponsorshipsIn 2017, River Rock Casino Resort provided support for 366 local non-profit and charitable organizations and events, including:

Big Sisters of BC Lower MainlandBig Sisters of BC Lower Mainland is committed to empowering girls to become confident and resilient through supportive relationships with mentors. River Rock Casino presented Big Sisters with a $3,500 donation in October 2017 to help the organization enhance the confidence, self-esteem and well-being of female, transgender, and non-binary youth.

Dreams Take FlightThrough various team events and initiatives, River Rock Casino raised $4,000 to support the non-profit organization, Dreams Take Flight in 2017. Dreams Take Flight is a volunteer-led organization that is dedicated to providing trips of a lifetime for children who are physically, mentally, and socially challenged.

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 RichmondIn Richmond, a new community facility is

under construction that local residents are

already looking forward to. The Minoru Centre

for Active Living, in Minoru Park in the heart of

the City, includes an aquatics and fi tness

centre, seniors services and facilities that

support the park’s outdoor sports spaces.

In total, $50 million of gaming funds will

go toward the project over a 10-year period,

including $5 million in 2017. The 110,000 square

foot facility won’t just replace the existing

aquatic centre nearby, it will be a “Centre of

Excellence” for active living for individuals of

all ages, supporting mental, physical and social

wellness for residents of all interests and abilities.

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