We the undersigned Vancouver residents call on Vancouver Mayor and City Council to impose a moratorium on all gaming expansion in our municipality pending a full and comprehensive public review of gambling, its regulation, and the appropriate gaming revenue sharing formula with municipalities and non-profits.

Gambling has expanded in BC at a rapid rate without public review or consultation. Police and news reports have revealed a concerning link between casinos and organized crime and money laundering. The time for full airing of all concerns relating to gambling policy is BEFORE expansion is approved in the City of Vancouver. We call on Vancouver City Council to vote NO to the expansion of Edgewater Casino.