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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 2010-11, $141.6 million in general revenue was provided to government for its programs and services.
• In 2010-11, $39.8 million was earned by video and ticket lottery retailers in commissions.

Financial Results ($ millions):  2010 - 11 Actual

Corporate
Revenue	$439.4
Net Income	$126.5
Win Tax	$ 15.1
Contribution to Province	$141.6

Casinos
Revenue	$ 83.3
Contribution	$ 26.7

Ticket Lottery
Revenue	$ 216.1
Net Income	$ 40.0

Video Lottery
Revenue	$ 140.0
Net Income	$ 89.7

Gaming Stats
# Casinos	2
# VLTs (excluding First Nations)	2,234
# VLTs First Nations	579
# VL retailers	345
# TL retailers	1,097
# Slot machines	600 Halifax 298 Sydney
# Tables	32 Halifax 11 Sydney

Average Prize Payout Percentage
Video Lottery	92-95%
Ticket Lottery	47-72%
Casino Slots	92%
Casino Tables	81%

⁽¹⁾ 2007 Nova Scotia Gambling Prevalence Study

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