Gaming Support Down But Casino Revenues Top $1 Billion for First Time

"Those are among the findings in the B.C. Lottery Corporation's annual report for 2005-06.

"It says public support of gaming has dropped from 58 per cent two years earlier to 51 per cent. The corporation's target is 75 per cent support.

"The report blames media coverage of casino gambling and increased casino advertising from operators both inside and outside the province.

"'These two factors correspond to an increase in public perception that there is too much gaming in British Columbia and too many casinos,' it says.

"Without strong public acceptance and support, the report says, the corporation may fail to reach its business and revenue targets.

"B.C. casinos raked in more than $1 billion from customers for the first year ever..."