Vancouver

By Josh Pearson , 21 February 2026

Parq Holdings has formally applied to increase the number of slot machines at its Vancouver casino from 600 to 900, a 50% expansion that could significantly enhance gaming revenue capacity. The proposal follows a 2024 decision by Vancouver city council to relax a long-standing moratorium on gambling expansion, provided applicants assess health, social and economic impacts. City staff have recommended that any approval be conditional upon strengthened measures to mitigate problem gambling harms.