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Gambling in Nova Scotia

In 2007, 87% of adults in Nova Scotia reported gambling at least once over the last year. Of these individuals, 93% gambled with no problems (i.e. no risk). (1)

Nova Scotia has among the lowest problem gambling rate in Canada. (1)

Based on the Canadian Problem Gambling Index, 0.9% of the adult population (about 7,000) in Nova Scotia have a gambling problem or are defined as a problem gambler. An additional 1.6% (about 12,000) are considered at moderate risk of experiencing a problem with gambling. (1)

3.6% of the adult population are defined in the at-risk or low risk category. (1)

On average, adults in Nova Scotia spend a total of $609 annually on gambling. (1)

95% of gambling revenues in the province are generated from those who gamble at least once a month. (1)

Gaming Revenues

  • In 2009-10, $145.9 million in general revenue was provided to government for its programs and services.
  • In 2009-10, $41 million was received by video and ticket lottery retailers in commissions.

 

Financial Results ($ millions):
2009 - 10 Actual		  
Corporate  
Revenue $431.3
Net Income $130.2
Win Tax $ 15.7
Contribution to Province $145.9
   
Casinos  
Revenue $ 86.6
Contribution $ 29.5
   
Ticket Lottery  
Revenue $199.6
Net Income $ 32.8
   
Video Lottery  
Revenue $145.1
Net Income $ 99.5
Gaming Stats  
# Casinos 2
# VLTs
(excluding First Nations)		 2,234
# VLTs First Nations 584
# VL retailers 354
# TL retailers 1,131
# Slot machines 623 Halifax
300 Sydney
# Tables 28 Halifax
10 Sydney
Average Prize Payout Percentage
Video Lottery 93-95%
Ticket Lottery 55-72%
Casino Slots 92%
Casino Tables 81%

1 2007 Nova Scotia Gambling Prevalence Study