Determining Socio-Economic Impacts of New Gaming Venues in Four Lower Mainland Communities: Socio-Economic Issues and Impacts: First Impact Measures Report
Date
2006-05
Authors
Mangham, Colin
Carney, Greg
Burnett, Sean
Williams, Robert J.
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Government of British Columbia
Abstract
The purpose of the study is to learn what, if any, economic and social costs and benefits emerge over time from the creation and operation of these four new venues. Its
intent is to inform planning processes
by the provincial government and other
stakeholders. The study is being done in
three waves:
Baseline (2004)
First Impact Measures (2005)
Final Report with Second Impact
Measures (2006)
This document constitutes the first impact
report. It compares present (2005) data with
baseline social and economic data gathered
prior to and during the opening of three of
the four gaming venues (2004). The impact
analysis in this report is limited because it is based on data collected shortly after the Casino opening dates. These delays were
not anticipated at the start of the project,
however the final report due in 2007 will have sufficient data to support impact analysis. The report is divided into two sections, Social Impacts and Economic Impacts.
Description
Permission granted by the British Columbia Intellectual Property Program to reproduce this publication.
Keywords
Gambling -- British Columbia , Compulsive gambling -- British Columbia
Citation
Blue Thorn Research, Population Health Promotion Associates, & Williams, R.J. (2006). Determining Socio-Economic Impacts of New Gaming Venues in Four Lower Mainland Communities. First Impact Measures Report. Report submitted to the British Columbia Lottery Corporation. May 2006.