In 2014/15, more than $1 billion of gambling revenue helped fund health care, education and community programs across B.C. Government of Canada transfer under a federal/provincial lottery agreement Health Special Account, to support health care services and researchĬonsolidated revenue fund, to support other government programs, primarily health care and education Responsible gambling education and problem gambling services Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch (GPEB) core operations, including salaries and business expenses Local governments that host casinos and community gambling centres Gambling Revenue Distributed in Fiscal Year 2014/15 to Distribution of Gambling Revenue for Fiscal Year 2014/15 This revenue benefits the people and communities across B.C. After expenses, including prize payouts, total government revenues from gambling were about $1.25 billion. were $2.9 billion in 2014/15, excluding horse racing. Total revenues from commercial gambling in B.C. Figures are for 2014/15 unless otherwise noted. This overview shows the distribution of revenues from commercial gambling in British Columbia.
Revenue from Commercial Gambling in B.C.is used to provide key services, including health care and education, to people and supports economic development in local communities throughout B.C.
