Note that the BC Lottery Corporation will be buying all the new slot machines, at no expenses to the owners. The charitable model that has successfully existed in British Columbia for the last 10 years is dramatically changing. Many charities have already indicated concerns over the pooling of bingo and casino revenue. Many charities, particularly church groups, view bingo activities as having a mitigating social component. They are particularly concerned about the introduction of slots and the associated high degree of addiction to them.
Many charities object to the longer hours required for their volunteers.
With the pooling of revenue, there will be no direct relation between volunteers effort and money earned. Charity revenue will increase only if massive expansion takes place, and if indeed this expansion materializes, City Council needs to consider effects of permitting or restricting expansion. The Gaming Industry has expanded significantly over the last 20 years, both in British Columbia and in the City of Vancouver. The City of Vancouver continues to be the dynamic centre for business and entertainment activity not only for the Region but for the entire province as well. It is not surprising then that a significant part of the provincial gaming inventory is located within the city boundaries.