Gambling in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia adopted the Gaming Control Act in 1995.

The Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation (NSGC) is responsible for the whole gambling industry in Nova Scotia. It is a merged company regulated by the Provincial Gambling Control Act. The task is to create a a leading an economically sustainable and socially responsible gambling industry so that the people of Nova Scotia can profit from the activities of the gambling business.

There are several industry types like ticket lotteries, video lotteries and casinos. The daily activities of NSGC enterprises are carried out by its operators. Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC) operates the ticket and video lottery business, and the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (GCGC) owns and operates the Nova Scotia Casino (CNS) in Halifax and Sydney.

History of the gambling in Nova Scotia

Ticket Lottery Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation (NSGC) is the province's oldest line of business in drawing tickets.

The Nova Scotia Casino opened a temporary location in the Sheraton Halifax Hotel. It was opened on June 1, 1995. On April 24, 2000, it was moved to a brand-new Vegas-style facility valued at $ 100 million in downtown Halifax waterfront.

In October 2005, the Casino Nova Scotia was bought by the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation.

The second large casino Sydney was opened on August 1^st, 1995.

How to choose the right casino in Nova Scotia?

• Option 1 – Do you play a certain type of the game? Check the casinos that offer the game type in their premises.
• Option 2 – In Nova Scotia, you can find the casino that is attached to the hotel. This is very convenient.
  
• Option 3 – If you visit Nova Scotia for just a few days, choose a casino close to the airport. Sometimes, a direct transfer to the casino is offered by the airport. You can fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport.
  

Casino Games

Nova Scotia - age limit from 19 years old. There are casinos, bookmakers, offline lotteries and a state online lottery;

Lottery and Bingo

Tickets in the lottery consist of the national draws such as Lotto 6/49 and Lotto Max; regional draws such as Bucko, Salsa Bingo, Keno Lottery, Twist and TAG;

Table Games

In two major casinos the players can find classic table games like Blackjack, Baccarat, and Roulette. Also, Poker is present in different variations.

Slots

There are over 600 video slots that are available in the casinos in Nova Scotia land-based casinos. They are not that popular as, for example, table games.

Responsible Gambling

If the players have some issues and cannot control the gambling behaviour, there is a special organisation responsible for it. You can contact it under https://yourbestbet.ca/.

Also you can call to Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness Gambling Support Network: 1-888-347-8888 and 1-888-347-3331.

There are the following contacts:

Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation (NSGC)

Suite 501, 1601 Lower Water St.

Halifax, Nova Scotia

B3J 3P6

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 1501,

Halifax, NS B3J 2Y3

By Phone or Fax:

Tel:(902) 424-2203

Fax: (902) 424-0724

The organisation offers different tools on how to control the gambling behaviour:

• Deposit limit: This is the maximum amount that a player can deposit into his gaming account within a certain period of time.
  
• Loss Limit: This is the maximum loss a player can lose in a given period of time. Here is the formula (Profit - Stake) applied.
  
• Bet limit: Here the stake is set over a certain period of time limited. The difference to the loss limit is that winnings are not must be taken into account.
  

We always remind you that gambling can ruin your life and can become a problematic habit very easily.
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia – As reported by the Canadian Press: "In three years, Paul Burrell gambled away nearly $500,000 of his life-savings at Casino Nova Scotia.” He filed complaint with the regulator, however, he never filed any problematic behaviour. Like that he just lost all his savings.

Complaint

To file an official complaint about the casino, you can address directly the Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation (NSGC).

What to do in Nova Scotia?

What can you see in Nova Scotia when you need a break from the casino?

• Castle 'Oland House'
• 'Art Gallery of Nova Scotia' Halifax
  
• New Scotia is famous for its variety of festivals. So, in August on the embankment the festival of street artists "Basker" is organized.
  
• Halifax is the capital of New Scotia.
  

Interesting Facts about Nova Scotia

• Halifax is the most populous area on the entire Atlantic coast of Canada.
• The city has one of the largest natural harbours in the entire planet.
  
• The province is the world's largest exporter of Christmas trees, lobsters, gypsum and wild berries.
  
• Here you can see a live whale in its natural habitat.