Canadian Gambling Digest - Responsible Gambling Council

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Canadian Gambling Digest
2013-2014
Prepared by the Responsible Gambling Council on behalf of the
Canadian Partnership for Responsible Gambling.
August, 2015.
Canadian Gambling Digest 2013-14
Introduction
a
Table of Contents
1
Introduction
2
Venues, Games, Charitable Gaming Licences
6
Revenues
12
Revenue Distributions
15
Gambling Participation
16
Problem Gambling Prevalence
17
Problem Gambling Assistance
18
On-site Information and Support at Gaming Venues
20
Organization and Management of Gambling in Canada
47
References
50
Glossary
List of Tables
2
Table 1.
Venues and Designated Gaming Areas
3
Table 2.
Games
4
Table 3.
Type of Internet Gaming Available
4
Table 4.
Number of Lottery Ticket Terminals Available
4
Table 5.
Venues, Gaming Areas, and Games per 100,000 People 18+
5
Table 6.
Charitable Gaming Licences
6
Table 7.
Total Government-operated Gaming Revenue
7
Table 8.
Total Horse Racing Revenue
8
Table 9.
Total Charity-operated Gaming Revenue
9
Table 10. Net Gaming Revenue to Government
11
Table 11. Net Gaming Revenue to Charitable Organizations
12
Table 12. Distributions to Charity, Problem Gambling, and Responsible Gaming
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Table 13. How Problem Gambling Distributions were Determined
15
Table 14. Gambling Participation
16
Table 15. Problem Gambling Prevalence
17
Table 16. Helpline Calls and Counselling
18
Table 17. On-site Information and Support at Gaming Venues
List of Figures
7
Figure 1. Total Government-operated Gaming Revenue per Person 18+
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Figure 2. Percentage of Provincial Revenue Derived from Gaming
13
Figure 3. Percentage of Government Gaming Revenue Distributed to Problem Gambling
13
Figure 4. Amount of Government Gaming Revenue Distributed to Problem Gambling
per Person 18+
14
Figure 5. Percentage of Problem Gambling Distributions Allocated to Awareness,
Research, and Treatment
Introduction
The Partnership
In 2004, a group of non-profit organizations, gaming providers, and gaming regulators came together to form the Canadian Partnership for
Responsible Gambling (CPRG). The first priority of the Partnership was the assembly of reliable and accurate gambling-related information
across the country. The result was the Canadian Gambling Digest, an annual report of statistics related to gambling in each of the ten
Canadian provinces. This edition of the Digest is the twelfth report released to date.
The Report
The Digest is arranged by subject matter, starting with general industry data (venues, games, charitable gaming licences), followed by rev
enues; revenue distributions; gambling participation; problem gambling prevalence; problem gambling assistance; and on-site information
and support at gaming venues. Data in each section are presented in tables and figures. Accompanying text describes the data and high
lights some of its more salient features. While considerable effort is made to ensure that the data in a given table or figure are compara
ble across provinces, this is not always possible due to differences in record keeping and other factors. Unless stated otherwise, all data in
this edition of the Digest pertain to fiscal 2013-14 (April 1st, 2013 to March 31st, 2014). Revenues have been rounded off to the nearest
thousand. After the quantitative component of the report, there is a section entitled, Organization and Management of Gambling in Canada.
This section provides an overview of the operation, regulation and management of gambling in each province, and is designed to give
readers a more encompassing look at the similarities and differences in how gambling is run across the country.
Data Sources
Information in the Digest is obtained from annual reports, previous Digests, other publicly available documents, websites, and extensive
direct contact with gaming providers, regulators, and other individuals from various organizations and government departments. Data that
are unavailable at the time of publication are denoted throughout the report as “unavailable.” Further detail about the information pre
sented in the report may be found in the documents listed in the References section. A glossary of some of the terms used throughout the
report may be found at the end of the document.
Introduction
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Venues, Games, Charitable Gaming Licences
The number of gaming venues that were available across the country in 2013-14 is shown in Table 1. There were approximately 34,955
venues in total. Québec and Ontario had the highest number of venues (10,448 and 9,992); Prince Edward Island had the lowest (214).
Table 1. Venues and Designated Gaming Areas
Population 18+
BC
AB
SK
MB
ON
QC
NB
NS
PE
NL
3,743,230
3,132,288
855,663
978,017
10,855,047
6,633,586
619,439
776,709
116,992
434,783
25
22
12
21
75
562
0
0
0
0
Bingo Facilities or Designated Areas
Total Bingo Facilities/Areas
Casinos
First Nation (On Reserve)
1
5
6
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
Non-First Nation
16
19
2
2
8
63
1
2
2
0
Total Casinos
17
24
8
4
10
6
1
2
2
0
Electronic Gaming Machine (EGM) Venues
Bars, Lounges, etc. with VLTs
0
903
616
4944
0
1,848
2354
3554
39
399
Bingo Facilities with Slots or VLTs
19
0
0
0
0
0
0
05
0
0
Casinos with Slots
17
24
8
4
10
6
1
2
2
0
Racetracks with Slots or VLTs
06
3
0
1
14
0
07
0
08
0
Total EGM Venues
36
930
624
499
24
1,854
236
357
41
399
3,633
82
866
903
22
3
0
0
0
0
Major Racetracks
2
5
1
1
17
1
0
3
2
1
Minor Racetracks
3
1
1
5
4
6
1
0
0
1
Teletheatres
23
47
3
8
66
9
4
2
0
0
Total Horse Racing Venues
28
53
5
14
87
16
5
5
2
2
3,748
2,650
866
875
9,820
8,524
910
1,060
171
963
Days Used per Month
30
Unavailable
Unavailable
30
30
30
30
26
17
0
Total Poker Areas
17
Unavailable
7
4
9
4
1
2
1
0
Days Used per Month
0
0
0
0
30
0
0
0
0
0
Total Sports Betting Areas
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
Total Venues 2013-14
3,818
3,652
1,507
1,387
9,992
10,448
1,151
1,422
214
1,364
Total Venues 2012-13
3,874
3,652
1,489
1,398
10,011
10,471
1,131
1,422
215
1,358
-1.4
0.0
1.2
-0.8
-0.2
-0.2
1.8
0.0
-0.5
0.4
Electronic Keno Designated Areas
Total Electronic Keno Areas
Horse Racing Venues
Lottery Ticket Outlets
Total Lottery Ticket Outlets
Player-banked Poker Designated Areas
Sports Betting Designated Areas
% Change
Total venues 2013-14: 34,955. Total venues 2012-13: 35,021. Overall change: -0.2%. Note: Total Venues 2013-14 may not equal its subtotals because some venues (e.g., keno) are contained
within other venues and are therefore not counted twice. Bingo facilities are venues designated for bingo full-time (e.g., bingo association halls). Casinos are permanent, and include those
termed ‘Aboriginal,’ ‘charity,’ ‘commercial,’ ‘community,’ ‘destination,’ ‘exhibition,’ ‘First Nation’, and ‘government-run.’ Horse racing venues are facilities issued at least one permit by the
Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) to conduct pari-mutuel betting in fiscal 2013-14. Figures do not include facilities issued permits that did not ultimately conduct any pari-mutuel activity
during the period that the permits were valid for. Major racetracks are those that held 15 or more live days of racing in 2013-14; minor racetracks are those that held fewer than 15.
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There are no designated bingo halls in Manitoba. The two reported here are in casinos.
Twenty of these bingo facilities were Kinzo venues.
Includes two gaming halls, which were not counted as casinos in previous editions of the Digest. All six venues reported here are referred to as State Casinos.
Includes First Nations sites.
There are legions in Nova Scotia that offer bingo and VLTs, but their revenues go to First Nations. The sites are included in Bars, Lounges, etc. with VLTs above.
The Province’s two racetracks with slot machines are considered to be racecourse casinos or casinos co-located at a racetrack. Thus, they are included in Casinos with Slots above.
While there were two racetracks with VLTs in New Brunswick in 2013-14, they are considered to be part of the Bars, Lounges, etc. with VLTs network.
The two racetracks with slot machines are considered to be casinos located at a racetrack. (Both the casinos and the racetracks are operated by Atlantic Lottery.) As such, they
are included in Casinos with Slots above.
Venues
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Table 2 presents the availability of specific types of games across the country in 2013-14. In total, there were approximately 109,141
games overall. The highest number was in Ontario and Alberta (27,219 and 21,354); the lowest was in Prince Edward Island (524).
Table 2. Games
BC
AB
SK
MB
ON
QC
NB
NS
PE
NL
3,743,230
3,132,288
855,663
978,017
10,855,047
6,633,586
619,439
776,709
116,992
434,783
Handheld Devices
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Terminals
0
0
0
0
470
0
0
0
0
0
Total Electronic Break Open/Pull-tab Units
0
0
0
0
470
0
0
0
0
0
Population 18+
Electronic Break Open/Pull-tab Units
Electronic Bingo Units
Handheld Devices (e.g., Digi)
0
568
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Terminals (e.g., Kinzo)
4,069
839
0
5011
3,450
0
0
0
0
0
Total Electronic Bingo Units
4,069
1,407
0
501
3,450
0
0
0
0
0
Electronic Gaming Machines (EGMs)
Slots or VLTs at Bingo Facilities
2,803
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Slots at Casinos
9,9072
12,7183
2,927
3,274
11,974
6,208
600
816
248
0
Slots or VLTs at Racetracks
0
765
0
140
10,224
0
0
0
0
0
VLTs at Bars, Lounges, etc.
0
5,989
3,960
6,2084
0
11,406
1,9924
2,790
2,7904
268
1,944
12,710
19,472
6,887
9,622
22,198
17,614
2,592
3,606
516
1,944
Total EGMs
Gaming Tables
54
17
0
0
544
0
0
25
0
0
Live
Electronic
5146
458
85
1336
557
199
26
8
0
Total Gaming Tables
568
475
85
133
1,101
199
26
2
43
45
8
0
Internet Gaming
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Total Games 2013-14
Internet Gaming Available
17,293
21,354
6,972
9,755
27,219
17,813
2,618
3,649
524
1,944
Total Games 2012-13
16,610
21,209
6,942
9,1277
25,137
17,761
2,605
3,657
523
1,921
4.1
0.7
0.4
6.9
8.3
0.3
0.5
-0.2
0.2
1.2
% Change
Total games 2013-14: 109,141. Total games 2012-13: 105,492 (restated). Overall change: +3.5%.
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These units are both bingo terminals and slot machines. As such, they are also included in Slots at Casinos. They are not counted twice, however, in Total Games.
Includes the 475 slot machines at Fraser Downs Racetrack & Casino, and the 596 slot machines at Hastings Racecourse Casino. Also includes electronic gaming tables, as does the
figure above.
Does not include the 1,151 slot machines at summer fair casinos or other temporary exhibitions.
Includes First Nations VLTs.
These are considered both electronic gaming tables and slot machines. As such, they are also included in Slots at Casinos above but are not counted twice in Total Games
below.
Some live gaming tables have electronic TouchBet roulette and/or baccarat terminals. The terminals are attached to the tables, though, and cannot run independently of them.
Restated, as the number of electronic gaming tables reported in 2012-13 should have been reported as zero, and the total number of gaming tables should have been
reported as 132.
Games
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Table 3. Type of Internet Gaming Available
BC
AB
SK
MB
ON
QC
NB
NS
PE
NL
Lottery Games
Instant Win/Scratch
✓
–
–
–
–
–
✓
✓
✓
✓
Lottery Tickets
✓
–
–
✓
–
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Bingo
✓
–
–
–
–
–
✓
✓
✓
✓
Casino Slots
✓
–
–
✓
–
✓
–
–
–
–
Casino Table Games
✓
–
–
✓
–
✓
–
–
–
–
Ingenio
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Player-banked Poker
✓
–
–
✓
–
✓
–
–
–
–
Sports Betting (other than lottery)
✓
–
–
✓
–
–
–
–
–
–
Video Poker
✓
–
–
✓
–
–
–
–
–
–
Other Games
Table 4. Number of Lottery Ticket Terminals Available
Population 18+
BC
AB
SK
MB
ON
QC
NB
NS
PE
NL
434,783
3,743,230
3,132,288
855,663
978,017
10,855,047
6,633,586
619,439
776,709
116,992
Self-service Terminals
1,800
0
0
0
0
41
0
35
0
0
Retailer Terminals
3,707
2,687
866
916
9,105
8,587
914
1,062
173
971
Total Terminals 2013-14
5,507
2,687
866
916
9,105
8,628
914
1,097
173
971
Total Terminals 2012-13
5,644
2,669
852
906
9,126
8,651
883
1,086
173
961
-2.4
0.7
1.6
1.1
-0.2
-0.3
3.5
1.0
0.0
1.0
% Change
Total terminals 2013-14: 30,864. Total terminals 2012-13: 30,951. Overall change: -0.3%.
The number of venues, designated gaming areas, and games that were available per 100,000 people 18+ across Canada in 2013-14 is
shown in Table 5. EGMs—as well as lottery ticket terminals and outlets—had the highest per capita numbers overall.
Table 5. Venues, Gaming Areas, and Games per 100,000 People 18+
BC
AB
SK
MB
ON
QC
NB
NS
PE
NL
Bingo Facilities/Areas
0.7
0.7
1.4
0.2
0.7
0.8
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Casinos
0.5
0.8
0.9
0.4
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.3
1.7
0.0
EGM Venues
1.0
29.7
72.9
51.0
0.2
27.9
38.1
46.0
35.0
91.8
Electronic Keno Areas
97.1
2.6
101.2
92.3
0.2
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Horse Racing Venues
0.7
1.7
0.6
1.4
0.8
0.2
0.8
0.6
1.7
0.5
Lottery Ticket Outlets
100.1
84.6
101.2
89.5
90.5
128.5
146.9
136.5
146.2
221.5
Player-banked Poker Areas
0.5
Unavailable
0.8
0.4
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.3
0.0
0.0
0.9
Sports Betting Areas
0.0
0.0
0.0
Venues
Games
Electronic Break Open/Pull-tab Units
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
4.3
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Electronic Bingo Units
108.7
44.9
0.0
51.2
31.8
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
EGMs
339.5
621.7
804.9
983.8
204.5
265.5
418.4
464.3
441.1
447.1
Gaming Tables
15.2
15.2
9.9
13.6
10.1
3.0
4.2
5.8
6.8
0.0
Lottery Ticket Terminals
147.1
85.8
101.2
93.7
83.9
130.1
147.6
141.2
147.9
223.3
Average per capita figures of the above data are as follows: Bingo facilities: 0.5. Casinos: 0.5. EGM venues: 39.4. Electronic keno venues: 29.3. Horse racing venues: 0.9. Lottery ticket
outlets: 124.5. Poker rooms or areas: 0.3. Sports betting rooms or areas: 0.0. Electronic break open/pull-tab units: 0.4. Electronic bingo units: 23.7. EGMs: 499.1. Gaming tables: 8.4.
Lottery ticket terminals: 130.2. Note: Some venues in Table 5 (e.g., electronic keno) are contained within other venues and, as a result, there may be overlap between categories. Also, the
age at which it is legal to gamble varies across provinces and gaming activities. For example, to gamble at casinos in Alberta, Manitoba, and Québec, one must be 18. In all other provinces,
one must be 19.
Venues and Games per 100,000 18+
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Table 6 shows the number of charitable gaming licences that were issued across Canada in 2013-14. As can be seen, the greatest num
ber of licences was generally issued for raffles and bingo. Across the country overall, at least 50,993 licences were issued in total.
Table 6. Charitable Gaming Licences
BC
AB
SK
MB
ON
QC
NB
NS
PE
NL
3,743,230
3,132,288
855,663
978,017
10,855,047
6,633,586
619,439
776,709
116,992
434,783
317
1,207
360
236
5,465
1,8191
2621
208
22
4071
Break Open / Pull-tickets
0
358
207
161
67
632
41
33
Unavailable
2211
Casinos
36
3,448
4
3
0
0
12
0
3
7
Poker
90
0
202
40
0
0
81
0
0
0
Raffles
9,886
10,042
3,026
425
2163
1,136
731
1,094
256
2,434
Other
12
0
2944
4
40
0
0
5,215
732
333
Total Licences 2013-14
10,341
15,055
4,0935
8696
5,7887
2,9558
1,0868
6,550
1,013
3,2438
Total Licences 2012-13
10,120
15,472
3,841
835
6,905
2,939
1,202
6,445
1,098
1,851
2.2
-2.7
6.6
4.1
-16.2
0.5
-9.7
1.6
-7.7
75.2
Population 18+
Bingo
% Change
2
2
Total licences 2013-14: 50,993. Total licences 2012-13: 50,708. Overall change: +0.6%. Note: Figures may be estimates only and may exclude licences issued by First Nations and local
municipalities. They may also exclude licences issued to organizations that were not required to submit financial reports for their gaming operations, due to the small value of prizes
awarded and/or the revenues raised. Figures generally include licences for charitable gaming activities with gross sales under $10,000. The three exceptions are in Manitoba, where they
include licences for raffles with anticipated gross revenue over $5,000; Ontario, where they include licences for raffles with prizes valued at over $50,000; and Nova Scotia, where they
include licences for raffles with prize payouts of $500 and over. Casino licences may be for social occasion casinos (British Columbia), table games at ongoing charitable casinos (Alberta),
or Monte Carlo nights (Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador). Some provinces may permit poker to be played at certain chari
table gaming events, but they do not issue licences for poker specifically. In some provinces, Total Licences 2013-14 may not equal its subtotals due to overlap between categories. Bingo
licences, for example, sometimes include licences for combined bingo events/break open events, which may also be included in licences for Break Open / Pull-tickets.
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Includes licences for combined bingo events/break open events.
Licences for combined bingo events/break open events only.
Only includes licences issued by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO); that is, raffles with total prizes over $50,000.
Includes licences issued by the Saskatchewan Liquor & Gaming Authority (SLGA) that combine games (e.g., bingo and break open). Also includes licenses issued for table games by the Indigenous Gaming Regulators (IGR).
All figures include licenses issued by the SLGA and the IGR.
In addition to these licences, 1,351 licences were issued to organizations that, due to reporting thresholds, were not required to submit financial reports or licence fees (46 for
bingo, 9 for break open, 1,282 for raffles, 6 for Texas Hold’em poker, 1 for media bingo, and seven for other activities).
The above figures reflect licences issued by the AGCO only. They do not include licences issued by municipalities or First Nations.
Figure does not equal its subtotals because licences for combined bingo events/break open events are included in both Bingo licences and Break Open / Pull-ticket licences and
are therefore not counted twice.
Charitable Gaming Licences
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Revenues
Table 7 shows the amount of revenue that was generated from government-operated gaming across Canada in 2013-14 (revenue
measured as wagers less prize payouts, before operating expenses deducted). As can be seen, revenues were highest in Ontario
($4,682,322,000) and lowest in Prince Edward Island ($44,824,000). Across Canada overall, approximately $13,674,359,000 was generated
in total.
Table 7. Total Government-operated Gaming Revenue
(Revenue after prizes paid, before expenses deducted)
Population 18+
BC
AB
SK
MB
ON
QC
NB
NS
PE
NL
3,743,230
3,132,288
855,663
978,017
10,855,047
6,633,586
619,439
776,709
116,992
434,783
249,735,000
11,325,0001
02
2,572,0003
53,738,000
16,875,000
0
0
0
0
Unavailable
71,460,000
12,882,000
0
0
Bingo
Total Bingo Revenue
Casinos
Total Casino Revenue
1,371,988,000 1,178,609,0001 348,465,000 247,491,0003 1,520,577,0004 718,172,000
0
0
0
0
0
236,127,0005
Slots at Casinos
899,225,0005 1,178,609,000 325,896,000 222,128,0003 1,098,745,000 546,750,000
Slots at Racetracks
0
42,203,000
0
611,890,000
VLTs at Racetracks
0
0
Total EGM Revenue
0
0
239,077,000 300,502,0003
0
1,135,352,000 1,832,702,000 564,973,000
6,157,000
1,585,638,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
Unavailable
60,640,000
11,634,000
0
0
0
0
0
17,335,000
122,797,000
940,682,000 128,034,0003 105,887,0006
0
0
528,787,000 2,684,383,000 1,487,432,000 128,034,000
0
0
0
166,527,000
28,969,000
122,797,000
Internet Gaming
Lottery Tickets
Unavailable
0
0
Unavailable
0
16,000,000
1,454,000
2,136,000
350,000
1,492,000
Other
Unavailable
0
0
Unavailable
0
25,881,000
667,000
1,197,000
118,000
1,029,000
Total Internet Gaming Revenue
Unavailable
0
0
Unavailable
0
41,881,000
2,121,000
3,333,000
468,000
2,521,000
0
16,000,000
1,454,000
2,136,000
350,000
1,492,000
1,522,369,000 798,246,000
71,848,000
91,005,000
14,139,000
99,794,000
101,285,000
Lottery Tickets
Internet
Unavailable
0
0
Unavailable
Other
Unavailable
413,146,000
95,780,000
Unavailable
507,891,0007 413,146,000
95,780,000
105,726,000 1,522,369,000 814,246,000
73,302,000
93,141,000
14,489,000
Total Revenue 2013-14
2,129,614,000 2,257,173,000
683,322,000
662,448,000
202,003,000
271,685,000
44,824,000
225,112,000
2,082,343,000 2,227,709,000 695,938,000
672,785,000 4,726,816,000 2,626,745,000 202,822,000
279,390,000
44,227,000
216,760,000
-2.8
1.3
3.9
Total Lottery Ticket Revenue
% Change
2.3
1.3
-1.8
-1.5
4,682,322,000 2,515,856,000
-0.9
-4.2
-0.4
Total revenue 2013-14: $13,674,359,000. Total revenue 2012-13: $13,775,535,000. Overall change: -0.7%. Note: Revenue measured as wagers less prize payouts, before operating expenses
deducted. Figures rounded off to the nearest thousand. Total Revenue 2013-14 may not equal its subtotals in some provinces due to overlap between categories. For example, Total Casino
Revenue includes revenue from casino slot machines, which also appears in Slots at Casinos.
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2
3
4
5
6
7
Alberta has adopted a charitable gaming model for its bingo and casino operations. Its electronic bingo and casino slot machines are conducted and managed by the Alberta
Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC), while its paper bingo and casino table games are conducted and managed by charitable and religious organizations through a licence
granted by the AGLC. As such, only revenue from electronic bingo and casino slot machines is included in Table 7 (including revenue from slot machines at summer fair
casinos and other temporary exhibitions). Revenue from paper bingo and casino table games is included in Table 9.
There were no bingo revenues reported for Saskatchewan in 2013-14 even though there were bingo facilities (Table 1) because all bingo revenues went to charity, not to
government.
Includes revenue from First Nations sites.
Figure does not include table game revenue from Great Blue Heron Charity Casino, an Aboriginal casino owned by the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. Its table
games are conducted and managed by a non-profit charitable association, not the Crown Corporation that conducts and manages its slot facility.
Includes revenue from electronic gaming tables.
Does not include revenue from First Nations sites.
Includes revenue from lottery tickets and eGaming.
Total Revenues
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The amount of government-operated gaming revenue that was generated per person 18 years and over in 2013-14 is presented in
Figure 1. As shown, among the provinces where the data are available, the amount ranged from a low of $350 in Nova Scotia to a high
of $799 in Saskatchewan. Across Canada, the average was $536.
Figure 1. Total Government-operated Gaming Revenue per Person 18+
900
800
700
600
2012-13: $545
2013-14: $536
500
400
799
721 734
300
829
677 699
569 563
431 442
200
518 501
379 400
350 360
383 380
QC
NS
PE
100
0
BC
AB
SK
MB
ON
2013-14
NL
2012-13
Average 2013-14: $536. Average 2012-13: $545. Overall change: -1.7%. Note: 2013-14 figures represent Total Revenue 2013-14 in Table 7 divided by the population 18+. 2012-13 figures
taken from Canadian Gambling Digest 2012-2013 (CPRG, 2014). The data should be interpreted with caution, as the age at which it is legal to gamble varies across provinces and
gaming activities. For example, to gamble at casinos in Alberta, Manitoba, and Québec, one must be 18; in all other provinces, one must be 19.
Table 8 presents the amount of revenue that was generated from horse race wagering at racetracks and teletheatres across the coun
try in 2013-14 (revenue measured as wagers less prize payouts, before operating expenses deducted). As can be seen, revenue was
highest in Ontario ($200,052,000) and lowest in Newfoundland and Labrador ($220,000). Total horse racing revenue was approximately
$305,056,000 across Canada overall.
Table 8. Total Horse Racing Revenue
BC
Population 18+
AB
SK
MB
ON
QC
10,855,047
6,633,586
NB
NS
PE
NL
3,743,230
3,132,288
855,663
978,017
619,439
776,709
116,992
434,783
35,998,000
33,562,000
2,622,000
6,684,000
200,052,000 20,144,000
1,096,000
2,780,000
1,898,000
220,000
37,394,000
35,416,000
2,691,000
7,155,000
221,051,000
12,715,000
1,343,000
2,789,000
1,911,000
317,000
-3.7
-5.2
-2.6
-6.6
-9.5
58.4
-18.4
-0.3
-0.7
-30.6
% Change
Total revenue 2013-14: $305,056,000. Total revenue 2012-13: $322,782,000. Overall change: -5.5%. Note: Revenue measured as wagers less prize payouts, before operating expenses
deducted. Figures rounded off to the nearest thousand.
Total Revenues
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The amount of revenue that was generated from charity-operated gaming across Canada in 2013-14 is presented in Table 9 (revenue
measured as wagers less prize payouts, before operating expenses deducted). Although difficult to calculate exactly because some data
are not available in a few provinces, total charity-operated gaming revenue across the country was at least $1,056,331,000 in 2013-14.
The highest revenues were in Ontario and Alberta ($381,898,000 and $378,619,000).
Table 9. Total Charity-operated Gaming Revenue
BC
AB
SK
MB
ON
QC
NB
NS
PE
NL
Population 18+
3,743,230
3,132,288
855,663
978,017
10,855,047
6,633,586
619,439
776,709
116,992
434,783
Bingo
3,313,000
37,201,0001
6,372,000
8,900,000
115,658,000
22,846,000
10,293,0002
12,713,000
1,427,000
12,324,0002
0
24,812,000
868,000
1,000,000
100,323,000
6,494,000
452,0003
771,000
38,000
6,799,0002
Casinos
27,000
214,611,0001
31,000
0
0
0
29,000
0
Unavailable
30,000
Poker
177,000
22,812,0004
145,000
300,000
0
0
77,000
0
0
0
Raffles
73,573,000
101,995,000
30,868,000
21,000,000
165,917,0005
26,748,000
15,298,000
17,094,000
Unavailable
11,133,000
388,000
0
10,621,000
100,000
Unavailable
0
0
Unavailable
Other
Unavailable
783,000
Unavailable
24,403,0009
31,432,000
Unavailable
20,796,000
-2.7
N/A
17.3
77,478,000 378,619,0006 48,905,000 31,200,0007 381,898,0008 56,088,000 25,697,0009 30,578,000
76,849,000
351,470,000
46,558,000
31,800,000
404,818,000
61,444,000
23,273,000
0.8
7.7
5.0
-1.9
-5.7
-8.7
10.4
% Change
Total revenue 2013-14: $1,056,331,000. Total revenue 2012-13: $1,050,546,000. Overall change: +0.6%. Note: Revenue measured as wagers less prize payouts, before operating
expenses deducted. Figures rounded off to the nearest thousand. Data should be interpreted with caution, as charitable organizations are not always required to submit financial
reports for their gaming operations. It often depends on the amount of revenue raised and/or the value of prizes awarded. Figures generally include charitable gaming activities with
gross sales under $10,000 except in Manitoba (where they include raffles with anticipated gross revenues over $5,000) and Nova Scotia (where they include raffles with prize payouts of
$500 and over). Figures may be estimates only and may exclude revenues generated from the gaming operations of First Nations and local municipalities.
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3
4
5
6
7
8
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granted by the AGLC. As such, bingo and casino revenue in Table 9 includes revenue from all paper bingo and casino table games in the Province, respectively. Revenues from
electronic bingo and casino slot machines are included in Table 7.
Includes revenue from combined bingo events/break open events.
Revenue for combined bingo events/break open events only.
While Alberta does not issue licences for charitable poker events, charities receive the rake (maximum $5 per hand or 10% from tournaments) from all poker games played at
gaming venues in the Province (e.g., casinos).
Includes revenue from raffles issued by municipalities and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), including raffles under $10,000. Does not include revenue
from licences issued by First Nations.
Figure does not equal its subtotals because poker revenue is included in casino revenue and is therefore not counted twice.
Figure does not equal its subtotals due to rounding.
All Ontario figures are estimates only.
Figure does not equal its subtotals because revenue for combined bingo events/break open events is included in both Bingo revenue and Break Open / Pull-ticket revenue and
is therefore not counted twice.
Total Revenues
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Table 10 shows the net amount of gaming revenue that went to provincial governments across the country in 2013-14 (revenue mea
sured as wagers less prize payouts and operating expenses). The highest revenues went to Ontario and Alberta ($1,923,149,000 and
$1,718,182,000). Across Canada, total net gaming revenue to government was approximately $7,184,014,000.
Table 10. Net Gaming Revenue to Government
(Revenue after prizes and expenses paid)
Population 18+
BC
AB
SK
MB
ON
QC
NB
NS
PE
NL
3,743,230
3,132,288
855,663
978,017
10,855,047
6,633,586
619,439
776,709
116,992
434,783
Unavailable
7,686,0001
02
626,000
02
-3,005,000
0
0
0
0
23,850,000
27,526,000
Unavailable
0
Bingo
Total Bingo Revenue
Casinos
Total Casino Revenue
Unavailable
821,724,0001 120,753,000
77,850,0003
144,839,0004 160,140,000
Unavailable
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Slots at Casinos
Unavailable
821,724,000
Unavailable
164,069,0005
Unavailable
Unavailable
Unavailable
26,053,000
Unavailable
0
0
0
893,571,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
572,877,000
Unavailable
64,160,0005
Unavailable
Unavailable
Slots at Racetracks
0
35,786,000
0
514,610,000
0
0
VLTs at Racetracks
Total EGM Revenue
Unavailable
175,212,000 150,164,0005
0
1,372,120,000 175,212,000
06
0
0
0
0
0
0
314,233,000
893,571,000
572,877,000
Unavailable
90,213,000
Unavailable
Unavailable
Unavailable
Internet Gaming
Lottery Tickets
Unavailable
0
0
Unavailable
0
Unavailable
Unavailable
Unavailable
Unavailable
Other
Unavailable
0
0
Unavailable
0
Unavailable
Unavailable
Unavailable
Unavailable
Unavailable
Unavailable
0
0
Unavailable
0
Unavailable
Unavailable
Unavailable
Unavailable
Unavailable
Internet
Unavailable
0
0
Unavailable
0
Unavailable
Unavailable
Unavailable
Unavailable
Unavailable
Other
Unavailable
338,376,000
7,540,000
Unavailable
884,739,000
Unavailable
Unavailable
Unavailable
Unavailable
304,126,000
338,376,000
7,540,000
50,044,000
884,739,000
414,133,000
36,642,000
46,413,000
4,884,000
Unavailable
Total Internet Gaming Revenue
Lottery Tickets
Total Lottery Ticket Revenue
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8
8
Unavailable
8
47,929,0008
$1,174,600,000 $1,718,182,000 303,505,000
364,903,000
1,923,149,000 1,144,145,000
Unavailable
138,099,000
Unavailable
1,127,605,000 1,691,291,000 323,342,000
405,966,000 1,775,850,000 1,282,436,000
Unavailable
141,577,000
Unavailable
Unavailable
N/A
-2.5
N/A
N/A
% Change
4.2
1.6
-6.1
-10.1
8.3
-10.8
Total revenue 2013-14: $7,184,014,000. Total revenue 2012-13: $7,976,924,000. Overall change: -9.9%. Note: Revenue measured as wagers less prize payouts and operating expenses.
Figures rounded off to the nearest thousand and may be estimates only. They may also include win tax and/or revenue from food, beverage, and other items. Total Revenue 2013-14 may
not equal its subtotals in some provinces due to overlap between categories. For example, Total Casino Revenue includes revenue from casino slots machines, which also appears in Slots at
Casinos. The amount of horse racing (tax) revenue that went to provincial governments in 2013-14 is unavailable.
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3
4
5
6
7
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granted by the AGLC. As such, only net revenue from electronic bingo and casino slot machines is included in Table 10 (including revenue from slot machines at summer fair
casinos and other temporary exhibitions). Net revenue from paper bingo and casino table games is included in Table 11.
All revenues went to charity, not to government.
Does not include revenue from First Nations sites. Figure is lower than casino slot revenue below because there are more expenses deducted from it.
Figure does not include table game revenue from Great Blue Heron Charity Casino, an Aboriginal casino owned by the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. Its table
games are conducted and managed by a non-profit charitable association, not the Crown Corporation that conducts and manages its slot facility.
Does not include revenue from First Nations sites.
No revenues from VLTs at racetracks were allocated to the Provincial government in 2013-14, due to an agreement with the Manitoba Jockey Club Inc. that allowed the revenue
generated from VLTs at Assiniboia Downs to go to the horse racing industry.
Licensing fee--the only lottery revenue that goes to the Provincial government in Saskatchewan.
Also includes revenue from other forms of Internet gaming besides lottery tickets.
Net Revenues
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Figure 2 shows the percentage of overall provincial revenue that was derived specifically from gaming in 2013-14. Among those prov
inces where the data are available, the percentage was highest in Alberta (3.48) and lowest in Quebec (1.23). The average across the
country was 2.16.
Figure 2. Percentage of Provincial Revenue Derived from Gaming
5
4
3
2
2012-13: 2.41%
2013-14: 2.16%
3.99
3.48
1
2.83
2.69 2.68
2.11
2.57
2.94
1.66 1.57
1.23 1.46
1.38 1.40
ON
QC
NS
0
BC
AB
SK
MB
2013-14
2012-13
Average 2013-14: 2.16%. Average 2012-13: 2.41%. Overall change: -10.5%. Note: 2013-14 data calculated from Table 10 and provincial public accounts. 2012-13 data taken from
Canadian Gambling Digest 2012-2013 (CPRG, 2014).
Net Revenues
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Table 11 shows the net amount of revenue that went to charitable organizations from their gaming operations across Canada in
2013-14 (revenue measured as wagers less prize payouts and operating expenses). As can be seen, based on the data available,
charitable revenues were highest in Alberta and Ontario ($163,227,000 and $155,298,000). Across the country, charitable organizations
earned at least $489,109,000 in 2013-14.
Table 11. Net Gaming Revenue to Charitable Organizations
(Revenue after prizes and expenses paid)
BC
AB
SK
MB
ON
QC
NB
NS
PE
NL
Population 18+
3,743,230
3,132,288
855,663
978,017
10,855,047
6,633,586
619,439
776,709
116,992
434,783
Bingo
1,989,000
3,734,0001
3,690,000
4,200,000
32,962,000
12,198,000
6,601,0002
8,370,000
105,000
5,186,0002
0
18,173,000
721,000
700,000
39,070,000
Unavailable
396,0003
637,000
Unavailable
3,048,0002
Casinos
Poker
Raffles
Other
23,000
75,485,000
9,000
0
0
0
17,000
0
Unavailable
18,000
106,000
31,727,000
5,690,0004
65,835,000
125,000
17,866,000
100,000
12,600,000
0
83,266,0005
0
23,267,000
50,000
11,602,000
0
12,540,000
0
1,357,000
0
6,842,000
284,000
0
4,290,000
0
0
0
Unavailable
1
0
34,129,000 163,227,0006 26,701,000 17,700,0007 155,298,0008
35,240,000
144,980,000
26,888,000
19,700,000
167,377,000
Unavailable
17,130,000
-3.2
12.6
-0.7
-10.2
-7.2
N/A
6.7
% Change
Unavailable
2,554,000
614,000
4,016,000
12,756,0009
22,349,000
Unavailable
12,972,000
-3.6
N/A
N/A
18,270,0009 21,547,000
Total revenue 2013-14: $489,109,000. Total revenue 2012-13: $486,185,000. Overall change: +0.6%. Note: Revenue measured as wagers less prize payouts and operating expenses.
Figures rounded off to the nearest thousand. Data should be interpreted with caution, as charitable organizations are not always required to submit financial reports for their gaming
operations. It often depends on the amount of revenue raised and/or the value of prizes awarded. Figures generally include charitable gaming activities with gross sales under $10,000
except in Manitoba (where they include raffles with anticipated gross revenues over $5,000) and Nova Scotia (where they include raffles with prize payouts of $500 and over). Figures
may be estimates only and may exclude revenue from the gaming operations of First Nations and local municipalities.
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4
5
6
7
8
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granted by the AGLC. As such, bingo and casino revenue in Table 11 includes revenue from all paper bingo and casino table games in the Province, respectively. Net revenue
from electronic bingo and casino slot machines is included in Table 10. In addition to the revenue that charities earned from their bingo operations in 2013-14, they also
received commissions on electronic bingo and keno sales, as well as additional proceeds from electronic bingo and keno distributed through the Alberta Lottery Fund. For 2013
14, this amounted to $7,575,000 from electronic bingo and $277,000 from keno. Charities also received commissions on revenue from government-operated slot machines and
keno at casinos. These commissions were $173,352,000 and $26,000, respectively.
Includes revenue for combined bingo events/break open events.
Revenue for combined bingo events/break open events only.
While Alberta does not issue licences for charitable poker events, charities receive the rake (maximum $5 per hand or 10% from tournaments) from all poker games played at
gaming venues in the Province.
Includes raffles issued by municipalities and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), including raffles under $10,000. Does not include revenue from licences
issued by First Nations.
Figure does not equal its subtotals because poker revenue is included in casino revenue and is therefore not counted twice.
Figure does not equal its subtotals due to rounding.
All Ontario figures are estimates only.
Figure does not equal its subtotals because revenue for combined bingo events/break open events is included in both Bingo revenue and Break Open / Pull-ticket revenue and
is therefore not counted twice.
Net Revenues
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Table 12 shows the amount of government gaming revenue that was distributed to charity, problem gambling, and responsible gam
ing across Canada in 2013-14. (Distributions reflect areas related to gaming provision only; there may be distributions to other areas
not represented in the table.) Based on the available data, one can see that British Columbia and Ontario distributed the most to
charity ($135,000,000 and $128,300,000), while Ontario and Québec distributed the most to both problem gambling ($38,740,000 and
$22,000,000) and responsible gaming ($13,414,000 and $4,813,000). Across Canada, total distributions to charity, problem gambling,
and responsible gaming were at least $384,266,000, $82,152,000, and $31,021,000 respectively.
Table 12. Distributions to Charity, Problem Gambling, and Responsible Gaming
BC
AB
SK
MB
ON
QC
NB
NS
PE
NL
3,743,230
3,132,288
855,663
978,017
10,855,047
6,633,586
619,439
776,709
116,992
434,783
Total Charity 2013-14
135,000,000
Unavailable1
76,987,000
6,100,000
128,300,000 27,929,000
1,200,000
5,520,000
3,230,000
Unavailable2
Total Charity 2012-13
135,000,000
Unavailable
87,471,000
5,900,000
129,265,000
34,260,000
1,200,000
3,795,000
0
Unavailable
0.0
N/A
-12.0
3.4
-0.7
-18.5
0.0
45.5
N/A
N/A
2,745,000
Unavailable
2,227,000
2,031,000
9,040,000
Unavailable
110,000
Unavailable
0
Unavailable
Research
0
1,600,000
250,000
0
4,000,000
Unavailable
0
Unavailable
0
Unavailable
Treatment
2,421,000
Unavailable
1,738,000
1,292,000
25,700,000
Unavailable
668,000
Unavailable
245,000
Unavailable
Other
1,029,000
Unavailable
485,000
369,000
0
Unavailable
95,000
Unavailable
Unavailable
4,700,000
3,692,000
38,740,000
22,000,000
873,000
5,470,000
Unavailable
4,750,000
3,692,000
39,400,000
22,089,000
764,000
13.3
N/A
-1.1
0.0
-1.7
-0.4
Population 18+
Charity Distributions
% Change
Problem Gambling (Health) Distributions
Awareness
Total Problem Gambling 2013-14 6,195,000
Total Problem Gambling 2012-13
% Change
3
4
5
6
101,000
Unavailable
4,006,000
346,000
Unavailable
3,194,000
375,000
Unavailable
14.3
25.4
-7.7
N/A
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Responsible Gaming (Industry) Distributions
Total Responsible Gaming 2013-14
4,433,000
3,990,000
903,0008
1,615,0009
13,414,000
4,813,00010
428,00011
1,061,000
198,000
166,000
Total Responsible Gaming 2012-13
3,747,000
3,800,000
1,025,000
1,354,000
12,099,000
5,853,000
622,000
1,721,000
296,000
336,000
18.3
5.0
-11.9
19.3
10.9
-17.8
-31.2
-38.3
-33.1
-50.6
% Change
Total charity distributions 2013-14: $384,266,000. Total charity distributions 2012-13: $396,891,000. Overall change: -3.2%. Total problem gambling distributions 2013-14:
$82,152,000. Total problem gambling distributions 2012-13: $83,934,000. Overall change: -2.1%. Total responsible gaming distributions 2013-14: $31,021,000. Total responsible
gaming distributions 2012-13: $30,853,000. Overall change: +0.5%. Note: Charity distributions refer to the money given to charity and other non-profit organizations through a
distinct grants-based system. The distributions should not be confused with the money that charitable organizations earn directly from their own gaming operations (Table 11).
Problem gambling (health) distributions (generally) refer to the money that government health ministries and departments distribute to problem gambling initiatives. There may
be overlap between categories and figures may be estimates and/or budgeted amounts only. Responsible gaming (industry) distributions refer to the money that the government
gaming industry (e.g., Crown corporations) distributes to its own responsible gaming initiatives (e.g., for on-site brochures, self-exclusion programs, staff training, etc.). Figures may
be budgeted amounts and/or estimates only. All figures in the table are rounded off to the nearest thousand.
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4
5
6
7
8
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10 11 Revenue from slot machines, VLTs, and lottery tickets goes into the Alberta Lottery Fund. The funds are allocated to various granting foundations and ministries, which in turn
distribute the funds to different volunteer, public, and community-based organizations. The specific amounts distributed to charity are unavailable.
All revenue received by the Province is deposited into the Consolidated Revenue Fund and is appropriated through the budget process. Consequently, it is not possible to
state that gaming revenue is or is not distributed to charity. Government does provide grants as part of its budget process, but it is not possible to identify the source.
Funds came from the Alberta Lottery Fund.
Funds for problem gambling initiatives are distributed by the Provincial gaming regulator—not a government health ministry or department.
In Saskatchewan, both the Provincial government and the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) allocate funds to problem gambling initiatives. In 2013-14, the
Provincial distribution was $2.45 million: $850,000 to awareness; $0 to research; $1,300,000 to treatment; and $300,000 to other areas. The FSIN distribution was $2.25 million:
$1,377,000 to awareness; $250,000 to research; $438,000 to treatment; and $185,000 to other areas (estimates only).
Funding is from Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries (MBLL) to the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM). Additional funding may be provided to other agencies.
Figure represents dollars spent, not budgeted amounts. The breakdown is as follows: Department of Health and Wellness: $1,226,000; District Health Authorities: $2,028,000;
Gambling Awareness Nova Scotia: $752,000.
Figure is comprised of distributions from three sources: the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority ($131,000), SaskGaming ($592,000), and the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming
Authority ($180,000).
Figure represents actual expenditures. MBLL’s overall commitment to problem and responsible gambling programs, services, and research is set at 2% of annual net income
each year.
Loto-Québec also distributed $3,000,000 to the Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux (RACJ) to finance the management of measures involved in controlling access to VLTs.
Figure is comprised of distributions from two sources: the New Brunswick Lotteries and Gaming Corporation ($243,000) and Atlantic Lottery ($185,000).
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Figure 3 shows the percentage of government gaming revenue that was distributed to problem gambling across the country in 2013-14.
Among those provinces where the data are available, one can see that the figure was highest in Nova Scotia (2.90%), followed by Ontario
(2.01%). Across Canada, the average was 1.65%.
Figure 3. Percentage of Government Gaming Revenue Distributed to Problem Gambling
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
2013-14: 1.65%
2012-13: 1.51%
2.90
2.22
1.0
2.01
1.55
1.47
0.5
1.01
.53
1.92
2.26
1.72
0.91
.49
0.0
BC
SK
MB
ON
2013-14
QC
NS
2012-13
Average 2013-14: 1.65%. Average 2012-13: 1.51%. Overall change: +9.4%. Note: 2013-14 figures represent Total Problem Gambling 2013-14 in Table 12 divided by Total Revenue 2013-14 in
Table 10. 2012-13 data taken from Canadian Gambling Digest 2012-2013 (CPRG, 2014) and Canadian Gambling Digest 2012-2013: Addendum (CPRG, 2015). Figures for Alberta, New Brunswick,
Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador are unavailable.
The amount of government gaming revenue that was distributed to problem gambling per person 18 years and over across the
country in 2013-14 is presented in Figure 4. As shown, based on the data available, the figure was highest in Saskatchewan ($5.49),
followed by Nova Scotia ($5.16). Across the country, the average was $3.42.
Figure 4. Amount of Government Gaming Revenue Distributed to Problem Gambling per Person 18+
7.0
6.0
5.0
4.0
2013-14: $3.42
2012-13: $3.32
3.0
5.49 5.65
2.0
1.0
5.16
3.77 3.83
3.57 3.68
4.12
3.32 3.36
1.65 1.48
2.96 3.22
1.41 1.23
0
BC
SK
MB
ON
QC
2013-14
NB
NS
PE
2012-13
Average 2013-14: $3.42. Average 2012-13: $3.32. Overall change: +2.8%. Note: 2013-14 figures represent Total Problem Gambling 2013-14 in Table 12 divided by the population 18+. 2012-13
figures taken from Canadian Gambling Digest 2012-2013 (CPRG, 2014).
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Figure 5 shows the percentage of problem gambling distributions that were allocated to awareness, research, and treatment across the
country in 2013-14. Among the provinces where the data are available, one can see that the distributions were highest for treatment
and awareness.
Figure 5. Percentage of Problem Gambling Distributions Allocated to
Awareness, Research, and Treatment
100
90
10.3
16.6
10.0
10.9
29.2
80
70
35.0
37.0
39.1
66.3
60
50
5.3
Treatment: 54.1
76.5
40
30
20
44.3
70.8
10.3
55.0
47.4
Other: 12.8
23.3
10
12.6
Research: 2.6
0
BC
SK
MB
Awareness
ON
Research
Awareness: 30.4
NB
PE
Treatment
Other
Note: Data based on Problem Gambling (Health) distributions in Table 12. Figure does not include distributions in Alberta, Quebec, Nova Scotia, or Newfoundland and Labrador as informa
tion on their distributions is unavailable or incomplete.
How problem gambling distributions were determined in 2013-14 is shown in Table 13. As can be seen, distributions were generally
determined by budget allocation rather than by formula.
Table 13. How Problem Gambling Distributions were Determined
By Formula
Formula Changes Annually
By Budget Allocation
Allocation Changes Annually
BC
AB
SK
MB
ON
QC
NB
NS
PE
NL
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
DHAs
No
No
-
-
-
-
No
-
-
No
-
-
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
DHW/DHAs
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
-
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Note: Data based on Problem Gambling (Health) distributions in Table 12. DHAs refer to District Health Authorities. DHW refers to the Department of Health and Wellness.
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Table 14 shows past year participation in different gambling activities across Canada, based on individual prevalence studies conducted
in each province. Because prevalence studies are not conducted annually, the data are based on the most recent studies available –
not on fiscal 2013-14. As the table shows, the most common activities engaged in are ticket lotteries, charities, and Scratch/Instant Win.
Overall, gambling participation is highest in Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan (87%) and lowest in Quebec (67%). Across Canada, the data
suggest that approximately 79 percent of adult Canadians participate in some form of gambling in a given year.
Table 14. Gambling Participation
BC
AB
SK
MB
ON
QC
NB
NS
PE
NL
Survey Details
Age of Sample
18+
18+
19+
18+
18+
18+
19+
19+
18+
19+
Sample Size
3,058
1,054
1,848
6,007
4,035
12,008
2,821
2,500
1,000
4,002
2013-14
2009
2001
2006
2010-11
2012
2009
2007
2005
2009
Year of Survey
Activity
Bingo
Bookies
Cards
Casino Slots
Casino Table Games
5.7
4.8
8.4
12.9
4.6
4.2
7.5
11.6
6.9
8.7
In Sports Events
-
0.2
0.2
-
-
In Sports Events
-
0.4
In Sports Events
22.2
21.8
10.8
18.0
In Games of Skill
2.4
4.61
8.5
12.2
6.52
28.0
15.4
7.0
20.3
7.3
23.9
6.4
20.5
5.9
13.5
7.6
15.5
3.6
6.1
3.7
4.84
3
Charities
45.8
-
63.7
75.3
49.7
26.2
39.5
50.5
50.4
39.4
EGMs (Non-casino)
3.3
11.75
In Cards
In Cards
27.7
-
In Casino Slots
Games of Skill
17.7
6.8
4.1
4.9
6.4
4.9
13.6
1.8
8.4
2.3
8.2
3.3
Horse Racing
5.4
3.5
2.7
7.3
4.2
0.6
0.9
1.3
7.4
0.4
Internet
3.7
3.1
0.2
1.5
1.9
1.5
0.9
0.2
0.7
0.46
In Lotteries
33.0
27.5
41.7
30.4
31.7
32.2
49.8
50.4
28.0
Speculative Investments
7.7
8.6
8.4
-
4.6
-
1.6
-
-
1.2
Sports Events
12.3
9.3
12.2
Sports Lotteries
3.9
5.3
6.6
Scratch/Instant Win
7.9
15.7
9.0
2.5
4.2
2.8
6.9
5.5
4.0
2.8
2.4
Ticket Lotteries
81.6
62.3
62.6
74.4
61.4
60.6
58.3
77.6
66.6
61.3
Any Activity
72.5
73.5
86.6
85.6
82.9
66.6
78.0
87.0
82.0
77.0
Average any activity: 79.2%. Note: Cards generally refer to card and/or board games played with family and friends outside of gaming venues, with some exceptions. In British Columbia,
the category also includes private games (e.g., dice, dominoes) and games of skill (which are also included in the card category in Alberta). In New Brunswick and Newfoundland and
Labrador, the category excludes board games and poker. In these provinces, participation in poker was asked about separately. Rates were 10.0% and 10.6%, respectively. In Nova Scotia,
the cards category only refers to poker with friends and family. Games of skill generally refers to pool, bowling, darts, golf, and other similar activities. Scratch/Instant Win generally includes
break open tickets (Nevada strips, Pull-tabs). The four exceptions are in Ontario (where it includes Scratch/Instant Win only), and in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and
Labrador—where break open ticket participation was asked about separately; rates were 12.0%, 6.6%, and 19.1%, respectively. Speculative investments generally refer to stocks, options,
and commodities. Sports events generally include sports pools, with some exceptions. In British Columbia and New Brunswick, the category also includes wagering through bookies. In
Saskatchewan and Manitoba, betting on sports events was asked about separately; participation rates were 4.0% and 6.1%, respectively. Ticket lotteries may or may not include daily lotter
ies. “–” signifies data that was either not collected or cannot be determined.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Does not include participation in board games or poker. (Participation in poker was asked about separately. Its participation rate was 10.0%.)
Does not include participation in board games or poker. (Participation in poker was asked about separately. Its participation rate was 10.6%.)
Includes participation in racetrack slot machines.
Participation in casino gambling out of province.
Participation in VLTs at bars, lounges, etc. only. Participation in racetrack slot machines is included in Casino Slots.
Does not include participation in poker. (Participation in poker was asked about separately. Its participation rate was 1.5%.)
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Table 15 shows the problem gambling prevalence data taken from the provincial surveys discussed on the previous page. Across the
country, the average percentage of moderate risk gamblers as determined by the Canadian Problem Gambling Index (CPGI; Ferris &
Wynne, 2001) is 2.6. The average percentage of CPGI problem gamblers is 0.9.
Table 15. Problem Gambling Prevalence
BC
AB
SK
MB
ON
QC
NB
NS
PE
NL
Size of Sample
18+
3,058
18+
1,054
19+
1,848
18+
6,007
18+
4,035
18+
12,008
19+
2,821
19+
2,500
18+
1,000
19+
4,002
Year of Survey
2013-14
2009
2001
2006
2010-11
2012
2009
2007
2005
2009
Survey Details
Age of Sample
CPGI Levels (%)
Non-gamblers
27.5
26.5
13.4
14.4
17.1
33.4
21.6
13.0
18.1
22.8
Non-problem Gamblers
61.3
Unavailable
71.4
69.9
75.8
61.8
68.7
80.9
79.1
68.7
Low-risk Gamblers
7.9
Unavailable
9.3
9.6
4.6
2.9
5.7
3.6
1.2
6.2
Moderate Risk Gamblers
2.6
4.0
4.7
4.7
1.9
1.4
2.7
1.6
0.7
1.7
Problem Gamblers
0.7
0.9
1.2
1.4
0.6
0.4
1.3
0.9
0.9
0.7
Average moderate risk: 2.6. Average problem: 0.9. Note: The CPGI (Canadian Problem Gambling Index) is a standardized instrument used to measure problem gambling in the general
population (Ferris & Wynne, 2001).
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The number of phone calls made to provincial problem gambling helplines in 2013-14 is presented in Table 16. The table also shows
the number of agencies/entities funded by government to deliver problem gambling treatment; the number of designated, full-time
equivalent (FTE) problem gambling counsellors there were; and the number of people who sought help from problem gambling
counselling services. At least 31,792 helpline calls were made in total across the country overall; there were at least 99 governmentfunded treatment agencies/entities; 183 FTE problem gambling counsellors; and at least 6,705 counselling clients—who sought help
mainly for their own, as opposed to someone else’s, gambling problem.
Table 16. Helpline Calls and Counselling
Population 18+
BC
AB
SK
MB
ON
QC
NB
NS
PE
NL
3,743,230
3,132,288
855,663
978,017
10,855,047
6,633,586
619,439
776,709
116,992
434,783
3,174
422
491
583
973
10,249
Unavailable
Unavailable
Unavailable
Unavailable
668
179
90
185
603
955
Unavailable
Unavailable
Unavailable
Unavailable
3,842
601
581
768
1,576
11,204
363
Unavailable
Unavailable
Unavailable
Helpline Calls
Own Problem
Other’s Problem
Total Problem
499
Unavailable
475
1,269
8,367
791
233
Unavailable
Unavailable
Unavailable
Total Helpline Calls 2013-14
Miscellaneous
4,341
Unavailable
1,056
2,0051
9,943
11,995
596
1,035
482
172
Total Helpline Calls 2012-13
4,232
Unavailable
883
1,907
10,743
6,872
563
1,094
39
180
2.6
N/A
19.6
5.1
-7.4
74.5
5.9
-5.4
23.1
-4.4
% Change
Government-funded Treatment Agencies/Entities
Total Agencies 2013-14
43
Unavailable
12
14
52
17
2
10
1
Unavailable
Total Agencies 2012-13
5
Unavailable
12
1
52
17
2
10
1
Unavailable
-20.0
N/A
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
N/A
Total FTE Counsellors 2013-14
23
Unavailable
16
12.85
102
Unavailable
7
17.5
Unavailable
5
Total FTE Counsellors 2012-13
26
Unavailable
16
12.8
102
Unavailable
7
17.5
Unavailable
5
-11.5
N/A
0.0
0.0
0.0
N/A
0.0
0.0
N/A
0.0
1,150
Unavailable
283
253
2,8846
Unavailable
151
208
29
90
304
Unavailable
30
58
8747
Unavailable
8
12
5
Unavailable
Total Clients 2013-14
1,454
Unavailable
313
3078
4,1289
Unavailable
159
220
34
Unavailable
Total Clients 2012-13
1,685
Unavailable
281
406
3,980
Unavailable
145
359
20
Unavailable
% Change
-13.7
N/A
11.4
-24.4
3.7
N/A
9.7
-38.7
70.0
N/A
% Change
Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Counsellors
% Change
Counselling Clients
Own Problem
Other’s Problem
Total helpline calls 2013-14: 31,792. Total helpline calls 2012-13: 27,209. Overall change: +16.8%. Total agencies/entities 2013-14: 99. Total agencies/entities 2012-13: 100. Overall change:
-1.0%. Total FTE counsellors 2013-14: 183. Total FTE counsellors 2012-13: 186. Overall change:-1.6%. Total counselling clients 2013-14: 6,705. Total counselling clients 2012-13: 9,455. Overall
change: -29.1%. Note: Miscellaneous helpline calls refer to calls made for information (e.g., statistics, resources, winning numbers), in addition to prank calls, hang-ups, and/or misdialed phone
numbers. Government-funded treatment agencies/entities may not include First Nations agencies/entities funded by government. FTE counsellors are generally designated for problem gam
bling specifically, although there are some exceptions. Counselling clients may have other addictions besides gambling and may be new clients only. Counsellors and clients may not include
those in private treatment. Some figures may be estimates only.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Figure does not equal its subtotals because the categories are not mutually exclusive.
Twenty-three people called the helpline for their own gambling problem; 13 called for someone else’s gambling problem; and 12 did not disclose the purpose of their call.
In British Columbia, the majority of services are delivered by independent service providers who are not necessarily affiliated with an agency. Each of these providers functions as their own individual agency. In this context, the Provincial government funded a total of 30 agencies/entities in 2013-14 to deliver problem gambling treatment (4 agencies
employing 7 service providers, and 23 independent providers).
Refers to Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries’ funding of the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM). Does not include First Nations agencies funded by government.
AFM only.
There were 3,109 active admissions whereby people were receiving help from treatment agencies for their own gambling problems. This represents 2,884 individuals.
There were 907 active admissions whereby people were receiving help from treatment agencies because of someone else’s gambling problems. This represents 874 individuals.
AFM only. Figure does not equal its subtotals because four clients transferred between categories.
Figure does not equal its subtotals because it includes 370 clients whose primary reason for seeking treatment is unknown.
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On-site Information and Support at Gaming Venues
The number of responsible gambling (RG) information terminals and on-site support centres that were available across the country in
2013-14 is shown in Table 17. The table also shows the centres’ operating hours and staffing; the number of people who visited the
centres for problem gambling (PG) and RG information; the number of individuals on self-exclusion (SE) lists; and the number of SE
breaches detected. In total across the country, there were 122 RG terminals and 110 on-site support centres; 100 full-time equivalent
(FTE) staff members; 339,568 PR/RG visitors; 35,821 individuals on SE lists; and 14,938 SE breaches detected.
Table 17. On-site Information and Support at Gaming Venues
BC
AB
SK
MB
ON
QC
NB
NS
PE
NL
3,743,230
3,132,288
855,663
978,017
10,855,047
6,633,586
619,439
776,709
116,992
434,783
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Bingo Facilities
18
0
0
0
12
0
0
0
0
0
Casinos
17
24
9
21
10
6
1
2
2
0
0
3
0
0
14
0
0
0
0
0
Other Gaming Venues
0
0
0
12
0
0
0
0
0
0
Other Venues
0
0
13
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
35
27
10
3
36
6
1
2
2
0
Population 18+
Responsible Gambling (RG) Terminals
Total RG Terminals 2013-14
Total RG Terminals 2012-13
35
27
7
2
24
9
1
2
2
0
% Change
0.0
0.0
42.9
50.0
50.0
-33.3
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Bingo Facilities
19
0
0
0
12
0
0
0
0
0
Casinos
17
22
24
21
10
6
1
2
2
0
0
1
0
0
14
0
0
0
0
0
Other Gaming Venues
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total Centres 2013-14
36
23
2
2
365
6
1
2
2
0
On-site Support Centres
Total Centres 2012-13
34
20
2
2
24
6
1
2
2
0
% Change
5.9
15.0
0.0
0.0
50.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Centres Always Open when Venue Open
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
N/A
Centres Always Staffed when Open
No
20
No
21
No
5.3
Yes
2.5
No
34
Varies6
9
Yes
3
Yes
4
No
1.5
N/A
0
24
21
5.3
2.5
33
7
3
4
2.1
0
-16.7
0.0
0.0
0.0
3.0
28.6
0.0
0.0
-28.6
0.0
0
Operating Hours and Staffing
Total FTE Staff 2013-14
Total FTE Staff 2012-13
% Change
Visitors for Problem/Responsible Gambling Purposes
Total PG/RG Visitors 2013-14
54,656
38,6287
Unavailable8
4,447
212,6769
22,585
1,838
3,615
1,123
Total PG/RG Visitors 2012-13
43,823
51,668
Unavailable
6,986
191,758
19,420
1,619
3,349
1,242
0
24.7
N/A10
N/A
-36.3
10.9
16.3
13.5
7.9
-9.6
0.0
Total on SE Lists 2013-14
8,418
1,750
639
1,305
17,025
4,690
103
1,793
98
0
Total on SE Lists 2012-13
8,23111
1,800
631
1,325
17,404
4,585
81
1,733
94
0
2.3
-2.8
1.3
-1.5
-2.2
2.3
27.2
3.5
4.3
0.0
Total Breaches Detected 2013-14
8,485
293
154
268
2,054
3,612
13
52
7
0
Total Breaches Detected 2012-13
8,505
459
93
310
1,933
5,650
8
58
11
0
-0.2
-36.2
65.612
-13.5
6.3
-36.1
62.5
-10.3
-36.4
0.0
% Change
Self-exclusion (SE)
% Change
% Change
Total terminals 2013-14: 122. Total terminals 2012-13: 109. Overall change: +11.9%. Total centres 2013-14: 110. Total centres 2012-13: 93. Overall change: +18.3%. Total FTE staff mem
bers 2013-14: 100. Total FTE staff members 2012-13: 102. Overall change: -1.6%. Total PG/RG visitors 2013-14: 339,568. Total PG/RG visitors 2012-13: 319,865. Overall change: +6.2%. Total
on SE lists 2013-14: 35,821. Total on SE lists 2012-13: 35,884 (restated). Overall change: -0.2%. Total SE breaches detected 2013-14: 14,938. Total SE breaches detected 2012-13: 17,027.
Overall change: -12.3%. Note: The reader should interpret the information on self-exclusion (SE) with caution, as the reported number of people who have signed up for SE and the reported
number of breaches detected can depend on such factors as ban length, method of detecting breaches, venue size and number, record keeping, and other factors—all of which can vary by
province. Total on SE Lists generally refers to the total number of individuals on SE lists as of March 31st, 2014 (not the total number of new sign-ups in 2013-14). Total Breaches Detected refers
to the total number of breaches detected in 2013-14 (not the total number of individuals caught breaching during that time).
1
2
At Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries’ casinos.
At Shark Club gaming centre.
On-site Information and Support
18
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
At the head office of the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA).
At SaskGaming casinos.
Twenty eight were classified as self-service; 8 were classified as full-service. Both types of centres provide problem/responsible gambling information through brochures, kiosks, signage, and educational events, but full-service centres allow for more staff/patron interaction and also offer support for self-exclusion sign-up and reinstatement.
Casinos were always staffed; gaming halls were not. Leaflets were always available, however, at all centres.
Figure is much lower than that reported in the last Digest due to the implementation of new criteria for significant interactions. General customer service questions are no lon
ger counted as interactions.
Number of visitors to the centres is not tracked. Interactions of a responsible gambling nature may take place at a variety of locations on the gaming floor, which is where the
majority of interactions with players occur. In calendar 2013, there were 8,163 documented interactions. Of these, 6,647 included some form of education/information sharing;
252 included a referral to outside resources. (Note that both of these figures are based on only 9 months of interactions, as iCare was decommissioned in 2013.)
In total, 83,087 people visited the centres to request general RG information and/or had a detailed interaction about problem gambling; 129,589 people participated in an RG
educational event (e.g., “Fact or Fiction?,” “Playing it Safer”).
Percent change cannot be calculated because a new tracking system was implemented in 2014 making comparisons to previous years invalid.
Restated.
The high increase in the number of breaches detected in 2013-14 is due to one individual breaking their SE ban repeatedly.
On-site Information and Support
19
Organization and Management of
Gambling in Canada
20
Background
Gambling in Canada is an illegal activity except where it is made legal through provisions set out in the Criminal Code of Canada and sanctioned under the
authority of each province. The Government of Canada has minimal involvement in gambling beyond Criminal Code prohibitions and permissions. In 1985,
an agreement between federal and provincial governments established annual provincial payments to the federal government to assure that only
provinces can authorize gambling.
Sections 206 and 207 of the Criminal Code are the principal provisions regulating gambling in Canada. Section 206 makes it an offence to engage in a broad
range of gaming activities; Section 207 enumerates exceptions to the Section 206 prohibitions.
All provinces participate in national lottery schemes, but provincial/regional gambling authorities permit and/or offer a variety of other games of chance. No
two provincial regulatory or operational regimes are the same, and different regimes are in place across the country. Different games and lottery schemes
are permitted or prohibited, depending on the province. For example, casinos may be commercial, charitable, owned/operated by government, and/or
operated by private companies under contract to provincial gaming authorities (or a combination of these).
All provinces license charities under their own regulations and permitted schemes as per Section 207(1)(b). Some key Criminal Code provisions related to
games of chance, lotteries, horse racing, and pari-mutuel betting are outlined below.
Criminal Code Provisions
Section 204
Section 204 sets out the provisions under which horse racing and pari-mutuel betting may be conducted.
Section 206
Section 206 makes it an offence to engage in a broad range of gaming activities.
Section 207
Section 207(1) enumerates exceptions to the prohibitions set out in Section 206. It is this section that permits a province to create and operate lotteries and
lottery schemes, including games of chance and those through a computer, slot machine or video device.
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British Columbia
The Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch (GPEB) regulates all gaming in British Columbia; ensures the integrity of gaming industry companies, people and
equipment; and investigates notifications of offences under the Gaming Control Act of British Columbia (2002) and the Criminal Code of Canada. This
includes regulatory oversight of the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), all registered gaming service providers and gaming workers, British
Columbia’s horse racing industry, and licensed gaming events. GPEB also manages problem and responsible gambling programs and distributes gaming
funds to community organizations.
Pursuant to Criminal Code amendments in 1969 and enabling legislation, BCLC was incorporated on October 25th, 1984, and is continued under the Gaming
Control Act. As an agent of the Crown, the Province has designated BCLC as the authority to conduct and manage lottery schemes within British Columbia.
BCLC is responsible for conducting, managing and operating: 1) lottery gaming—including the marketing of nationwide and regional lottery games in
association with other provinces; 2) commercial gaming; 3) online gaming at PlayNow.com and 4) electronic and commercial bingo.
Horse racing in British Columbia is regulated by the Racing Division of GPEB and the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency. The Branch develops fair and
appropriate rules, and licenses participants in the horse racing industry. Races are operated by non-profit organizations and private corporations. In
response to requests from the industry to help revitalize horse racing in British Columbia, the Province created the B.C. Horse Racing Industry Management
Committee (HRIMC) in November, 2009. The HRIMC includes leading horse racing industry and business experts, and its mandate is to provide strategic
direction, decision-making and business leadership. In 2012-13, the Branch conducted public consultations with industry stakeholders to assess the needs
and priorities for the future direction of the industry. In 2013/14, the HRIMC released the Draft Report for Industry Consultation, proposing a new business
model to make the industry more sustainable. Based on the consultation report and the negotiations stemming from it, the industry reached a multi-year
agreement, valid to 2015/16, that prepares for transition to a revised business model.
BC
Commercial Sector 207(1)(a) and Horse Racing (204)
Regulates
Conducts and Manages
Operates
Bingo
GPEB
BCLC
Charitable/religious organizations, contracted service providers
Casinos
GPEB
BCLC
Contracted service providers
EGMs (non-casino)
GPEB
BCLC
Charitable/religious organizations, contracted service providers
Horse racing
CPMA, GPEB
N/A
Non-profit organizations, private corporations
Ticket lotteries
GPEB
BCLC
BCLC, ILC
Note: BCLC refers to the British Columbia Lottery Corporation. CPMA refers to the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency. EGMs (non-casino) refers to slot machines at bingo facilities (community gaming
centres) and casinos co-located at racetracks. Charitable/religious organizations and/or contracted service providers operate the former, while contracted service providers operate the latter. GPEB
refers to the Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch. ILC refers to the Interprovincial Lottery Corporation. Ticket lotteries refer to both Internet and non-Internet lottery games.
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First Nations Operational Role
First Nations with jurisdiction over land use planning can become a host local government to a gaming facility conducted and managed by BCLC. As such, they can receive a portion of net
gaming revenue. Three First Nations host gaming facilities on their land: Ktunaxa Nation – Casino of the Rockies (Cranbrook); Cowichan Tribes – Chances Cowichan community gaming centre
(Duncan); and Squamish Nation – Chances Squamish community gaming centre (Squamish).
Where Net Revenue Goes
Proceeds from gaming in British Columbia are used to benefit people and communities in the Province. Net gaming revenues support education and health care services, local economic
development, non-profit community organizations, the horse racing industry, and local governments.
BC
Charitable Sector 207(1)(b)
Licenses
Regulates
Operates
Bingo
GPEB
GPEB
Charitable/religious organizations
Break open / Pull tickets
N/A
N/A
N/A
Casinos
GPEB
GPEB
Poker
GPEB
GPEB
Raffles
GPEB
GPEB
Other
GPEB
GPEB
Note: GPEB refers to the Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch.
Provincial Legislation Governing Gaming
Gaming Control Act, 2002.
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Alberta
The Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) is an agent of the Government of Alberta and consists of a Corporation and a Board. The
Corporation acts as the operational arm of the organization, while the Board is responsible for reflecting government’s direction through policy
and regulatory matters. Under direction of the Treasury Board and Finance Ministry, the AGLC Board develops strategies and plans for policy to be
effectively implemented. All gaming activities must comply with the Criminal Code of Canada, the Gaming and Liquor Act (1996), the Gaming and
Liquor Regulation (1996), and AGLC policies.
The AGLC is responsible for the licensing, regulating, and monitoring of gaming activities within the Province. The AGLC licenses gaming facility licensees
and retailers, and works closely to ensure compliance with all gaming policies and regulations. Casinos, bingo halls, racing entertainment centres, lottery
ticket outlets, and video lottery terminal (VLT) locations are privately or publicly owned, managed, and operated.
Alberta has adopted a charitable gaming model for bingo, casino games, pull tickets, and raffles. This model provides opportunities for thousands of
charitable and religious groups who choose to conduct charitable gaming activities to raise millions of dollars to help support their worthwhile community
projects and services.
All Alberta casino facilities are licensed by the AGLC. Casino gaming includes table games and electronic gaming machines. The casino operator provides
the facility, materials, staff and expertise, while the charity provides the volunteers to conduct the table games. Charities require a licence from the AGLC to
conduct a casino event, which generally lasts two days. The AGLC conducts and manages slot machines from which charities receive 15% of net sales.
Bingo is conducted by charitable and religious organizations under the authority of a bingo licence. Bingo licences are issued by the AGLC. There are three
types of bingo facilities: 1) Association bingo halls (Class A licence), 2) Private operator bingo halls (Class B licence), and 3) Community bingo halls.
The AGLC conducts and manages ticket lotteries as a joint enterprise with Saskatchewan and Manitoba through the Western Canada Lottery Corporation
(WCLC). The AGLC manages lottery ticket retailers through retailer agreements. The AGLC also installs and maintains ticket lottery terminals, conducts
retailer training, and regularly communicates with retailers about the ticket lottery program. VLTs are owned and operated by the AGLC and are located in
age-restricted liquor-licensed venues.
Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) is a private, not-for-profit corporation that was established with the Alberta Government’s proclamation of the Racing
Corporation Act in 1996. It is accountable to the people of Alberta under the Horse Racing Act. In accordance with the Act, the purpose of the HRA is to
govern, direct, control, regulate, manage, and promote horse racing in any or all of its forms.
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AB
Regulates
Operates
Bingo1
AGLC
AGLC
Bingo facility licencees
Casinos2
AGLC
AGLC
Casino facility licencees
EGMs (non-casino)
AGLC
AGLC
REC facility licencees, VLT retailers
Horse racing
AGLC, CPMA, HRA
N/A
HRA, non-profit organizations
Ticket lotteries
AGLC
AGLC, WCLC
ILC, AGLC
Note: AGLC refers to the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission. CPMA refers to the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency. EGMs (non-casino) refers to VLTs in bars, lounges, and entertainment
rooms, as well as slot machines at racing entertainment centres. HRA refers to Horse Racing Alberta. ILC refers to the Interprovincial Lottery Corporation. REC refers to racing entertainment
centre (a slots-at-racetrack facility). WCLC refers to the Western Canada Lottery Corporation.
Like traditional casinos, all First Nations casinos in Alberta are subject to the same AGLC eight-step licensing process. Charitable casino policies regarding casino licence eligibility and the use
of gaming proceeds were developed in consultation between the AGLC and Host First Nations (HFN) and implemented in June, 2006. These policies do not apply to bingo, raffle, or pull-ticket
licensing. Gaming proceeds must: 1) be spent on charitable or religious purposes approved by the AGLC, and 2) be essential to the delivery of the licensed charity’s or sub-charities’ programs.
1
2
Electronic bingo only.
Slot machines only.
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Alberta Treasury Board and Finance administers and manages the Alberta Lottery Fund (ALF). The ALF is made up of net revenues from VLTs, slot machines, and ticket lotteries (i.e., Lotto 6/49).
The fund ensures support for a variety of programs, projects, and foundations. Each year, thousands of non-profit volunteer organizations in Alberta require funding for a variety of projects
and initiatives. Funding is available to these organizations through various lottery-funded grant programs. Slot machine revenue is distributed as follows: 15% operator, 15% charity, 70% ALF.
Distributions from First Nations casinos to the ALF are as follows: Of the 70% of revenues given to the fund, 30% goes to traditional lottery fund initiatives and 40% goes to the First Nations
Development Fund Grant Program (30% to the host First Nations and 10% to other First Nations).
The Alberta Gambling Research Institute (AGRI) was established in 1999 by the Alberta government. It is a joint venture between the University of Alberta, the University of Calgary, and the
University of Lethbridge. AGRI’s primary purpose is to support and promote research into gaming and gambling in the Province of Alberta. AGRI receives $1.5 million in annual funding from
the ALF.
AB
Licenses
Regulates
Operates
Bingo3
AGLC
AGLC
AGLC
AGLC
Casinos4
AGLC
AGLC
Poker
AGLC
AGLC
Raffles
AGLC
AGLC
Other
N/A
N/A
N/A
Note: AGLC refers to the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission.
Gaming and Liquor Act, 1996; Gaming and Liquor Regulation, 1996.
3
4
Paper bingo only.
Table games only.
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Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA). SLGA fulfils three distinct roles in the Provincial gaming sector, all pursuant to The Alcohol and Gaming
Regulation Act (1997). First, SLGA conducts and manages the majority of the Province’s electronic gaming machines (EGMs)—including the Province’s
network of VLTs and slot machines at First Nations casinos. Second, SLGA regulates the Province’s casinos. Third, SLGA licenses and regulates most other
forms of gaming including charitable bingo, raffles, break open tickets, and poker tournaments. SLGA also regulates and provides grants to horse racing5.
Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA). The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) created the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority
(SIGA) as a non-profit corporation in order to carry out its casino gaming operation interests. SIGA in turn provides physical infrastructure and personnel to
support day-to-day casino operations through a Casino Operating Agreement with SLGA. SLGA conducts and manages the slot machines at SIGA casinos
through the Western Canada Lottery Corporation.
Indigenous Gaming Regulators (IGR). Effective April 2007, IGR was delegated responsibility for licensing and regulating charitable gaming on most First
Nations reserves in Saskatchewan (i.e., bingo, break open tickets, raffles, poker tournaments, and table games at SIGA casinos). IGR’s activities are conducted
in accordance with a Licensing Agreement signed with SLGA that ensures charitable gaming is regulated on- and off- reserve in essentially the same
manner.
SaskGaming. Pursuant to The Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation Act (1994), SaskGaming conducts, manages, and operates slot machine and table gaming at
the two government-run casinos in the Province (located in Regina and Moose Jaw). The Act stipulates that SaskGaming is subject to regulatory oversight
by SLGA.
Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC). WCLC acts as the Province’s agent in the conduct and management of ticket lotteries. The Ministry of Parks,
Culture and Sport provides oversight to WCLC operations and distribution of ticket lottery profits to sport, culture and recreation groups. WCLC also acts as
the Province’s agent in the operation of SLGA's provincial network of VLTs as well as the slot machines at SIGA casinos.
5
In 2011-12, SLGA informed the horse racing industry that 2012-13 would be the last year of grant funding.
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SK
Regulates
Operates
Bingo
N/A
N/A
N/A
Casinos
SLGA
SaskGaming, SLGA
SaskGaming, SIGA, WCLC
EGMs (non-casino)
SLGA
SLGA
WCLC
Horse racing
CPMA, SLGA
N/A
Exhibition associations, non-profit organizations
Ticket lotteries
Ministry of Parks, Culture, Sport
WCLC
ILC, WCLC
Note: CPMA refers to the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency. EGMs (non-casino) refers to VLTs in bars and lounges. ILC refers to the Interprovincial Lottery Corporation. SIGA refers to the Saskatchewan
Indian Gaming Authority. SLGA refers to the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority. WCLC refers to the Western Canada Lottery Corporation. WCLC acts as an agent for the Province in the
operation of SIGA casino slot machines and SLGA VLTs. It also acts as an agent for the Province in the conduct and management of ticket lotteries.
First Nations casino gaming in Saskatchewan is conducted through a Gaming Framework Agreement between the Province and the FSIN. The Agreement was first signed in 1995 and renewed
in 2002. It contemplates both a casino gaming operational role for First Nations and an on-reserve regulatory role. It also commits the parties to jointly develop and submit to the Federal
Government proposals regarding First Nations jurisdiction for on-reserve gaming.
SIGA. The FSIN created SIGA in 1995 as a non-profit corporation in order to carry out its casino gaming operation interests. SIGA in turn provides physical infrastructure and personnel to
support casino operations through a Casino Operating Agreement with SLGA. SLGA retains conduct and management responsibility for the slot machines at SIGA casinos, while table games
are operated through a charitable gaming licence.
IGR. Effective April 2007, IGR was delegated responsibility for licensing and regulating charitable gaming on most First Nations reserves in Saskatchewan (i.e., bingo, break open tickets, raffles,
poker tournaments, and table games at SIGA casinos). Authority for such on-reserve regulatory activity was placed with IGR through an Order in Council. IGR’s activities are conducted in
accordance with the Order in Council and a Licensing Agreement signed with SLGA that ensures charitable gaming is conducted on- and off- reserve in essentially the same manner.
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SIGA. 25% is distributed to the provincial government’s Core Operational Plan (COP) (formerly called the General Revenue Fund); 50% is distributed to the First Nations Trust (which distributes
proceeds equitably among all Saskatchewan First Nations); 25% is distributed to Community Development Corporations (CDCs) in the SIGA casino host communities.
SaskGaming. 50% is distributed to the provincial government’s COP; 25% is distributed to the First Nations Trust (which distributes proceeds equitably among all Saskatchewan First Nations);
25% is split 80/20 between the Community Initiatives Fund (which distributes proceeds to communities throughout the Province) and the Clarence Campeau Development Fund (which
supports Métis business development initiatives) on net revenues up to $10 million, and shared 50/50 on the portion of net revenues greater than $10 million.
SLGA VLTs. 85% is distributed to the provincial government’s COP; 15% is distributed to VLT site operators (as commission).
Charitable gaming licensed by SLGA or IGR. 100% is distributed to licensed charitable/religious organizations for charitable/religious purposes.
WCLC (ticket lotteries). An annual fee equal to 3% of net lottery sales (less a directed payment to the Mackenzie Art Gallery of $275,000) is paid to the provincial government’s General
Revenue Fund; the remainder is distributed through Saskatchewan Sport to sport, culture and recreation organizations throughout the Province.
SK
Licenses
Regulates
Operates
Bingo
IGR, SLGA
IGR, SLGA
IGR, SLGA
IGR, SLGA
Casinos6
IGR
IGR
Poker
IGR, SLGA
IGR, SLGA
Raffles
IGR, SLGA
IGR, SLGA
Other
N/A
N/A
N/A
Note: IGR refers to Indigenous Gaming Regulators. SLGA refers to the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority.
The Interprovincial Lotteries Act, 1984; The Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation Act, 1994; The Alcohol and Gaming Regulation Act, 1997 (and related regulations).
6
Table games at on-reserve SIGA casinos.
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Manitoba
In Manitoba, the Gaming Control Act (1996), the Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Act (1993), and the Gaming Control Local Option (VLT) Act (1999) define
parameters for the regulation and conduct of gaming activities in the Province. As well, under Orders in Council, Manitoba has designated municipalities to
license raffles with prizes under $3,000. It has also designated First Nations Gaming Commissions (FNGCs) to license on-reserve charitable gaming.
The Manitoba Gaming Control Commission (MGCC) provides regulatory and policy advisory services. In addition to the traditional regulatory functions of
licensing, registration, game integrity, and compliance, MGCC’s responsibilities include research and public education initiatives. They also include oversight
of Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries (formerly, Manitoba Lotteries) and First Nations casino responsible gaming policies. On April 1st, 2014, the MGCC and the
Manitoba Liquor Control Commission’s Regulatory Services Division will combine to become a single liquor and gaming regulatory agency: the Liquor and
Gaming Authority of Manitoba (LGA). The LGA's new website is http://www.LGAmanitoba.ca.
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries manages and conducts gaming activities, including: 1) commercial casinos, 2) gaming at First Nations casinos (operated by First
Nations groups under agreements with the Province), 3) the VLT Network, and 4) the sales/distribution of lotteries operated by the Western Canada Lottery
Corporation (WCLC). Under its Responsible Gaming Policy and Strategy, Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries develops and implements responsible gaming
programming throughout the Province—both independently and in consultation with MGCC and the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM). It also funds
the AFM's problem gambling program. By authority of the Addictions Foundation Act (1987), the AFM is responsible for addictions (including problem
gambling) intervention, rehabilitation, prevention, and education services for the citizens of Manitoba.
MB
Regulates
Operates
Bingo
MGCC
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries
Casinos
MGCC
First Nations, Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries
EGMs (non-casino)
MGCC
Horse racing
CPMA, MHRC
N/A
Non-profit organizations
Ticket lotteries
MGCC
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries, WCLC
ILC, Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries
Note: CPMA refers to the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency. EGMs (non-casino) refers to VLTs in bars, lounges, and racetracks. ILC refers to the Interprovincial Lottery Corporation. MGCC refers to the
Manitoba Gaming Control Commission. MHRC refers to the Manitoba Horse Racing Commission. WCLC refers to the Western Canada Lottery Corporation.
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FNGCs license gaming activities on-reserve in accordance with the same terms and conditions as the MGCC. There are 34 FNGCs eligible to license charitable organizations to conduct and
manage specified gaming activities in keeping with 207(1)(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
There are two First Nations casinos operating in Manitoba under formal agreement with the Province and Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries. Each facility operates under formal agreements and
provincial legislation, regulation, and policy in order to facilitate operations in keeping with the Criminal Code of Canada. First Nations may operate VLTs under agreement with Manitoba
Liquor & Lotteries. A third First Nations casino is set to open in June 2014.
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries. Net revenue is directed to the provincial government in order to support priority government programs in health care, education, community and social services,
and economic development.
First Nations casinos. All profits accrue to First Nations under a formula set by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs. Of these profits, 70% is distributed to the casino operator, 27.5% is distributed
to a Trust that benefits all Manitoba First Nations, and 2.5% is set aside to fund First Nations gambling addiction programs and services.
Licensed charitable gaming. All profits go to the licensed charitable and religious organizations that operate the events.
MB
Licenses
Regulates
Operates
Bingo
FNGCs, MGCC
MGCC
FNGCs, MGCC
MGCC
Casinos7
FNGCs, MGCC
MGCC
Poker
FNGCs, MGCC
MGCC
Raffles
FNGCs, MGCC, Municipalities8
MGCC
Other
FNGCs, MGCC
MGCC
Note: FNGCs refer to First Nations Gaming Commissions. MGCC refers to the Manitoba Gaming Control Commission.
7
8
Monte Carlo nights only, not ongoing charity casinos.
Municipalities can license raffles under $3,000.
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Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Act, 1993; Gaming Control Act, 1996; Gaming Control Local Option (VLT) Act, 1999.
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Ontario
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is a provincial agency which conducts and manages province-wide lotteries, casinos and slot facilities at
horse racing tracks in Ontario. The legislative authority of the Corporation is set out in the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Act (1999).
Classified as an Operational Enterprise Agency, OLG has a single shareholder--the Government of Ontario—and reports through its Board of Directors to the
Minister of Finance. Members of the Board and its Chair are appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council from various communities across the Province.
The Chair and members of the Board do not serve full-time and none are members of management. The Board’s mandate is to set policy for the Corporation
and to counsel the Chief Executive Officer and senior executives, who oversee the Corporation's business operations.
The full mandate of the organization can be described by four equally balanced priorities:
•
Public Trust – being guardians of the public trust through integrity of operations and promotion of responsible gaming;
•
Player Experience – providing great, entertaining gaming experiences;
•
Partnerships – being great partners in the communities in which we operate, including helping our partner businesses and communities to thrive;
and
•
Profit – returning dividends to support public initiatives is a highly visible indicator of this understanding.
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) was established under the Alcohol and Gaming Regulation and Public Protection Act (1996). The AGCO
is responsible for regulating gaming in Ontario pursuant to the Gaming Control Act, 1992, and its regulations. The AGCO reports to the Ministry of the
Attorney General.
The Legislative authority of the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) is set out in the Racing Commission Act. The ORC is a Crown agency of the Government of
Ontario and is responsible for regulating horse racing in the Province. The ORC reports to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. It assists the
Ministry in fulfilling its responsibility for ensuring public confidence and social controls in the gaming sector. The ORC maintains the integrity of the horse
racing industry through regulation and standards setting.
Each year, the Government of Ontario allocates two per cent of gross slot machine revenue from OLG casinos and slots-at-racetrack facilities to problem
gambling services (i.e., research, treatment, and prevention). Ontario’s Problem Gambling Strategy is administered through the Ministry of Health and LongTerm Care.
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ON
Regulates
Operates
Bingo
AGCO
OLG
Private corporations/partnerships
Casinos
AGCO
OLG
OLG, private corporations
EGMs (non-casino)
AGCO
OLG
OLG
Horse racing
CPMA, ORC
N/A
Private corporations
Ticket lotteries
AGCO
OLG
ILC, OLG
Note: AGCO refers to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. CPMA refers to the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency. EGMs (non-casino) refers to slots-at-racetracks facilities. ILC refers to the
Interprovincial Lottery Corporation. OLG refers to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation. ORC refers to the Ontario Racing Commission.
Gaming on First Nations reserves is governed through agreements between the Province and individual First Nations. These agreements support the community and economic
development of First Nations communities in Ontario by providing bands with own-source revenue.
$115 million is distributed through the Ontario Trillium Foundation to benefit local and provincial charities (this is a set amount and is not calculated by formula); 2% of forecasted OLG slot
machine gross revenue (excluding OLG Slots at Great Blue Heron Charity Casino) is directed by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for the research, prevention and mitigation of
problem gambling (approximately $39 million); proceeds from Quest for Gold Lottery go to Ontario’s amateur athletes and other government priority programs; remaining funds are
directed to hospitals and other provincial priorities ($1.8 billion in 2013-2014).
Other commitments that government makes are paid by OLG and reported as expenses in OLG’s financial statements. For example, municipalities that host an OLG Casino or a Slots-atRacetrack facility–including the City of Niagara Falls and the City of Windsor–receive the following as defined in the agreement:
i. 5.25% on the first $65 million of annual slot revenue; plus
ii. 3.0% on the next $135 million of annual slot revenue; plus
iii. 2.5% on the next $300 million of annual slot revenue; plus
iv. 0.5% on the remainder of annual slot revenue; plus
v. 4.0% on table game revenue, where applicable.
As the host community of the slot machines at Great Blue Heron Charity Casino, the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation receives five per cent of the revenue from the slot machine
facilities.
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ON
Licenses
Regulates
Operates
Bingo
AGCO, municipalities
AGCO
Charitable/religious organizations,
Private companies/partnerships
AGCO
Casinos
N/A
N/A
N/A
Poker
N/A
N/A
N/A
Raffles
AGCO
Other
AGCO
AGCO
Note: AGCO refers to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.
Gaming Control Act, 1992; Alcohol and Gaming Regulation and Public Protection Act, 1996; Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Act, 1999; Racing Commission Act, 2000;
Provincial Order in Council Act, 1999.
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Québec
In addition to the Criminal Code of Canada, gaming activities in Québec are governed by two legislations: the Act respecting the Société des loteries du Québec
(1978) and the Act respecting lotteries, publicity contests, and amusement machines (1978).
Loto-Québec, a state agent with a single shareholder (the Minister of Finance), was created in 1969 and given the mandate to operate a state lottery in the
Province. Its powers with regard to gaming are set out in the Act respecting the Société des loteries du Québec. In addition to traditional lotteries, Loto-Québec
operates four casinos, two gaming centres, a VLT network, satellite bingo, and kinzo halls. Although Loto-Québec could have operated casinos without
legislative change, a Liquor, Racing, and Gaming Board (LRGB) was established in 1993 (the Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux). As set out in the Act
respecting lotteries, publicity contests, and amusement machines, the LRGB has certain surveillance authority over casinos and VLTs; it does not have
surveillance authority over other lottery activities of Loto-Québec. The Minister of Public Security is responsible for the LRGB.
QC
Regulates
Operates
Bingo
N/A
Loto-Québec
SBQ
Casinos
LRGB
Loto-Québec
SCQ
EGMs (non-casino)
LRGB
Loto-Québec
SLVQ
Horse racing
CPMA, LRGB
N/A
Non-profit organizations, private corporations
Ticket lotteries
N/A
Loto-Québec
ILC, Loto-Québec
Note: CPMA refers to the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency. EGMs (non-casino) refers to VLTs in bars, lounges, and racetracks. ILC refers to the Interprovincial Lottery Corporation. LRGB refers to the
Liquor, Racing, and Gaming Board. SBQ refers to the Société des bingos du Québec (a subsidiary of Loto-Québec). SCQ refers to the Société des casinos du Québec (a subsidiary of Loto-Québec).
SLVQ refers to the Société des loteries vidéo du Québec (a subsidiary of Loto-Québec).
None.
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Net revenue from gaming goes to the provincial Consolidated Revenue Fund.
QC
Licenses
Regulates
Operates
Bingo
Loto- Québec, LRGB
Loto- Québec, LRGB
LRGB
LRGB
Casinos
N/A
N/A
N/A
Poker
N/A
N/A
N/A
Raffles
LRGB
LRGB
Other
N/A
N/A
N/A
Note: LRGB refers to the Liquor, Racing, and Gaming Board. The LRGB licences and regulates bingo. Loto- Québec licences and regulates kinzo.
Act respecting lotteries, publicity contests, and amusement machines, 1978; Act respecting the Société des loteries du Québec, 1978.
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New Brunswick
The Gaming Control Act (the Act) was introduced in 2008 (replacing the previous New Brunswick Lotteries Act). The Act established two separate government
entities with responsibilities for gaming in the Province: 1) the New Brunswick Lotteries and Gaming Corporation (NBLGC) and 2) the Gaming Control Branch
(GCB) of the Department of Public Safety.
The NBLGC is responsible for the conduct and management of provincial gaming, and the development and implementation of the Province’s
responsible gaming policy (Responsible Management, Responsible Play in a Responsible Environment). It manages provincial gaming through
agreements with its service providers. The GCB is responsible for the regulation and control of provincial gaming, as well as the licensing and
regulation of charitable gaming in the Province.
Atlantic Lottery is the operator of the ticket lottery program and the VLT program. Sonco Gaming New Brunswick Limited Partnership (Sonco) is the casino
gaming operator. Sonco owns and operates Casino New Brunswick, located in Moncton.
NB
Regulates
Operates
Bingo
N/A
N/A
N/A
Casinos
GCB
NBLGC
Sonco Gaming New Brunswick Limited Partnership
EGMs (non-casino)
GCB
NBLGC
Atlantic Lottery
Horse racing
CPMA, MPHRC
N/A
Independent operators
Ticket lotteries
GCB
NBLGC
Atlantic Lottery, ILC
Note: CPMA refers to the Canadian Pari-mutuel Agency. EGMs (non-casino) refers to VLTs in bars and lounges. GCB refers to the Gaming Control Branch of the Department of Public Safety. ILC refers
to the Interprovincial Lottery Corporation. MPHRC refers to the Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission. NBLGC refers to the New Brunswick Lotteries and Gaming Corporation. Ticket
lotteries refer to both Internet and non-Internet lottery games.
In New Brunswick, there are a number of First Nations VLT retailers enrolled in the provincial video lottery program. Where a First Nation has a revenue sharing agreement with the Province,
95% of the net revenue generated from VLTs on reserves, and 100% of the net revenue from break open tickets sold on reserves, is returned to the band.
Revenue generated from provincial gaming is deposited into the Consolidated Fund to pay for essential services for the citizens of New Brunswick.
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NB
Licenses
Regulates
Operates
Bingo
GCB
GCB
GCB
GCB
Casinos9
GCB
GCB
Poker
GCB
GCB
Raffles
GCB
GCB
Other
N/A
N/A
N/A
Note: GCB refers to the Gaming Control Branch of the Department of Public Safety. Poker refers to Texas Hold’em poker tournaments.
Gaming Control Act, 2008 and related regulations; Ticket Lottery Scheme Regulation; VL Scheme Regulation; Video Lottery Siteholders Regulation; Terms and Conditions for Lottery Licensing
(charitable); Terms and Conditions for Texas Hold ‘em Poker Tournaments (charitable).
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Monte Carlo nights. Games are limited to blackjack tables and Wheels of Fortune.
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Nova Scotia
In 1995, Nova Scotia modernized its gaming legislation by introducing the Gaming Control Act. The Act established, for the first time, two distinct and
separate organizations to handle the responsibility of gaming in the Province: One organization to conduct and manage gaming—the Nova Scotia
Provincial Lotteries and Casino Corporation (NSPLCC; formerly, the Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation)—and one organization to regulate gaming—the Alcohol
and Gaming Division (AGD) of Service Nova Scotia. In 2011, the Province introduced a new Responsible Gaming Strategy (which followed 2005’s A Better
Balance: Nova Scotia’s First Gaming Strategy), whose focus was to ensure a responsible, sustainable, and accountable approach to gambling, problem
gambling, research and governance.
The NSPLCC is a Crown corporation charged with leading an economically sustainable and socially responsible gaming industry for the benefit of Nova
Scotians and their communities. Operations include ticket lotteries, VLTs, and casinos. The day-to-day business activities of NSPLCC are carried out by its
operators: Atlantic Lottery and the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (GCGC). Atlantic Lottery operates ticket lotteries and VLTs. The GCGC owns and
operates Casino Nova Scotia in Halifax and Sydney.
NS
Regulates
Operates
Bingo
N/A
N/A
N/A
Casinos
AGD
NSPLCC
GCGC
EGMs (non-casino)
AGD
NSPLCC
Atlantic Lottery
Horse racing
CPMA, MPHRC
MPHRC
Independent operators
Ticket lotteries
AGD
NSPLCC
Note: AGD refers to the Alcohol and Gaming Division of Service Nova Scotia. CPMA refers to the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency. EGMs (non-casino) refers to VLTs in bars and lounges. GCGC refers to
the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation. ILC refers to the Interprovincial Lottery Corporation. MPHRC refers to the Maritime Provinces Harness and Racing Commission. NSPLCC refers to the Nova
Scotia Provincial Lotteries and Casino Corporation. Ticket lotteries refer to both Internet and non-Internet lottery games.
Gaming on reserves is governed through gaming agreements between the Province and each of the thirteen Mi’kmaq First Nation Bands. The agreements assign each Band agency status
giving them Conduct and Manage authority over charitable bingos and video lottery gaming on reserve.
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100% of net revenue generated from gaming in Nova Scotia is given back to the Province in order to pay for programs and services that benefit all Nova Scotians.
NS
Licenses
Regulates
Operates
Bingo
AGD
AGD
Charitable/religious organizations, municipalities
AGD
AGD
Casinos
N/A
N/A
N/A
Poker
N/A
N/A
N/A
Raffles
AGD
AGD
Other
AGD
AGD
Note: AGD refers to the Alcohol and Gaming Division of Service Nova Scotia.
Gaming Control Act, 1995 and related regulations; Atlantic Lottery Regulations; Bingo Regulations; Bingo Supplier Regulations; Casino Regulations; Carnival and Charitable Gaming Regulations;
Atlantic Lottery Regulations; and Video Lottery Regulations.
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Prince Edward Island
In Prince Edward Island, the Lotteries Commissions Act, with the approval of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, assigns the responsibility for overseeing and
regulating gaming with the Minister responsible for the PEI Lotteries Commission, the Deputy Provincial Treasurer, and one other member from the public
service, normally a second Deputy Minister. Gaming operations are the responsibility of Atlantic Lottery. In September 2008, the Province introduced a
responsible gambling strategy, Leadership, Integrity and Responsibility: A Gaming Strategy for Prince Edward Island, the focus of which was to reduce the
negative impacts of gaming, while ensuring that its benefits are realized for Islanders as fully as possible.
PE
Regulates
Operates
Bingo
N/A
N/A
N/A
Casinos
PEI Lotteries Commission
Atlantic Lottery
Atlantic Lottery
EGMs (non-casino)
Atlantic Lottery
Atlantic Lottery
Horse racing
CPMA, MPHRC
HRPEI
Non-profit organizations
Ticket lotteries
Atlantic Lottery
Note: CPMA refers to the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency. EGMs (non-casino) refers to VLTs in bars and lounges, as well as slot machines at the Red Shores Racetrack & Casino
(Charlottetown/Summerside). HRPEI refers to Harness Racing PEI. ILC refers to the Interprovincial Lottery Corporation. MPHRC refers to the Maritime Provinces Harness and Racing Commission.
Ticket lotteries refer to both Internet and non-Internet lottery games.
None.
Revenue generated from provincial gaming is deposited into the Consolidated Fund to pay for essential services for the citizens of Prince Edward Island.
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PE
Licenses
Regulates
Operates
Bingo
Department of Community and Cultural Affairs
Casinos10
Poker
N/A
N/A
N/A
Raffles
Other
Lotteries Commissions Act; PEI Lotteries Commission Bylaws and related regulations. Atlantic Lottery Regulations; Gaming Control Centre Control Regulations; Provincial Super-Loto Regulations.
10
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Newfoundland and Labrador
Section 3 of The Lotteries Act provides the authority to the Minister of Finance—with the approval of the Lieutenant-Governor in Council—to develop,
organize, undertake, conduct, and manage lottery schemes on behalf of the Province. These activities have been delegated to Atlantic Lottery under
subsections 3(b) and (c) of the Act. Service NL is responsible for regulating charitable lotteries (e.g., ticket licensing, bingo, etc.). The Minister of Finance
regulates non-charitable lotteries and gambling. Atlantic Lottery is the operator of non-charitable lotteries.
In 2005, the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador designed a VLT Action Plan that would address gaming in the Province. Additional responsible
gambling measures were taken in 2007 as Phase 2 of the Action Plan.
NL
Regulates
Operates
Bingo
N/A
N/A
N/A
Casinos
N/A
N/A
N/A
EGMs (non-casino)
Department of Finance
Atlantic Lottery
Atlantic Lottery
Horse racing
CPMA, Standardbred Canada
Private enterprise
Private corporations
Ticket lotteries
Department of Finance
Atlantic Lottery
Note: CPMA refers to the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency. EGMs (non-casino) refers to VLTs in bars and lounges. ILC refers to the Interprovincial Lottery Corporation. Ticket lotteries refer to both
Internet and non-Internet lottery games.
None.
Net revenue from gaming goes to the provincial Consolidated Revenue Fund.
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NL
Licenses
Regulates
Operates
Bingo
Service NL
Service NL
Service NL
Service NL
Casinos11
Service NL
Service NL
Poker
Service NL
Service NL
Raffles
Service NL
Service NL
Other
Service NL
Service NL
Lotteries Act, 1991 and related regulations. Ticket Lottery Scheme (via Order in Council); Video Lottery Regulations; Lottery Licensing Regulations (Criminal Code).
11
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Provincial
British Columbia
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http://www.fin.gov.bc.ca/
British Columbia Lottery Corporation. (2014). BCLC 2013/14 annual service plan report. Retrieved from the British Columbia Lottery
Corporation web site: http://www.bclc.com/
R. A. Malatest & Associates. (2014). 2014 British Columbia problem gambling prevalence study. Victoria, BC: Gaming Policy and
Enforcement Branch. Ministry of Finance. Retrieved from the Ministry of Finance web site: www.gaming.gov.bc.ca
Alberta
Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission. (2014). Annual report 2013-2014. Retrieved from the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission
web site: www.aglc.ca
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http://www.abgamblinginstitute.ualberta.ca
Saskatchewan
Government of Saskatchewan. (2014). Public accounts 2013-14. Volume 1. Summary financial statements. Retrieved from the Ministry of
Finance web site: http://www.finance.gov.sk.ca
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Gaming Authority web site: http://www.siga.sk.ca
Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority. (2014). Annual report for 2013-14. Retrieved from the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming
Authority web site: http://www.slga.gov.sk.ca
Wynne, H. (2002). Gambling and problem gambling in Saskatchewan: Final report. Regina, SK. Report prepared for Saskatchewan Health.
Retrieved from the Saskatchewan Health web site: http://www.health.gov.sk.ca
Manitoba
Government of Manitoba. (2014). The Province of Manitoba annual report for the year ended March 31, 2014. Retrieved from the Manitoba
Finance web site: http://www.gov.mb.ca/finance
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Gaming Control Commission web site: http://lgamanitoba.ca
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Ontario
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http://www.olg.ca
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation. (2014). Quarterly performance report for OLG resort casinos - unaudited results. Fourth quarter of
fiscal 2013-2014 (January to March). Retrieved from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation web site: http://www.olg.ca
Ontario Ministry of Finance. (2014). Public accounts of Ontario 2013-2014. Annual report and consolidated financial statements. Retrieved
from the Ministry of Finance web site: http://www.fin.gov.on.ca
Williams, R. J., & Volberg, R. A. (2013). Gambling and problem gambling in Ontario. Report prepared for the Ontario Problem Gambling
Research Centre and the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care.
Québec
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year ended March 31, 2014. Retrieved from the Finances Québec web site: http://www.finances.gouv.qc.ca
Kairouz, S., & Nadeau, L. (2011). Portraitdu jeu du Québec: Prévalence, incidence et trajectories sur quatre ans. Montréal, QC: Université
Concordia. Retrieved from the Université Concordia web site: http://www.concordia.ca
Loto-Québec. (2014). 2014 annual report. Retrieved from the Loto-Québec web site: http://lotoquebec.com
New Brunswick
MarketQuest Research. (2011). 2009 New Brunswick gambling prevalence study. Prepared for the New Brunswick Department of Health
and the New Brunswick Lotteries and Gaming Corporation. Fredericton, NB: New Brunswick Department of Health. Retrieved from the
Government of New Brunswick web site: http://www.gnb.ca
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Focal Research Consultants Ltd. (2008). 2007 adult gambling prevalence study. Prepared for the Nova Scotia Office of Health Promotion.
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Glossary
Charitable gaming licences. Licences that are issued to charitable and religious organizations to conduct gaming events. One licence
is typically valid for many individual events, and may, in some cases, be valid for up to three years and/or for more than one type of
gaming activity.
Charity-operated gaming. Gaming that is conducted and managed by charitable and religious organizations under provincial and fed
eral regulations. Revenue generally goes to the organizations that conduct and manage the gaming events.
Electronic bingo units, hand-held devices. Electronic machines that are used instead of, or in conjunction with, traditional paper
cards. They assist players by electronically tracking the numbers called and signaling a winning card.
Electronic bingo units, terminals. Interactive electronic machines that are used instead of, or in conjunction with, traditional paper
cards. They assist players by electronically tracking the numbers called and signaling a winning card. The terminals also allow players to
engage in various electronic games (e.g., slots, keno, poker) apart from any live bingo events taking place at the venue.
Electronic gaming machines (EGMs). EGMs generally refer to slot machines and video lottery terminals (VLTs). Both types of machines
are characterized by fast speed of play, bright colours, flashing lights, sound effects, random payout schedules, and other features.
While slot machines used to pay out in cash only and operate mechanically, they now—similar to VLTs—pay out in the form of tickets/tokens and operate electronically. The main difference between VLTs and slot machines today is that the former tend to be more
widely dispersed in the community (e.g., in bars, lounges, etc.), while the latter tend to be located in traditional gaming facilities such
as casinos. VLT jackpots also tend to be smaller than slot machine jackpots.
Electronic (rapid) keno. A game of chance whereby players select several numbers between 1 and 80 that are matched against randomly-generated winning numbers. Draws occur at regular, short intervals (e.g., every four to ten minutes).
Gaming tables, electronic. Gaming tables that are fully automated, with several player stations that allow patrons to play a variety
of games electronically (e.g., blackjack, poker, roulette). Typically, a horizontal plasma screen displays the table top and game activity,
while an upright plasma screen displays a video dealer.
Government-operated gaming. Gaming that is conducted and managed by provincial governments, typically by Crown corporations.
Revenue generally goes back to the province.
Horse race gaming. Gaming that is conducted and managed by non-profit organizations and private corporations under provincial
and federal regulations; revenue generally goes to the horse racing industry (although a percentage of revenues do go to government).
Kinzo. A form of bingo that is played across a network of venues and has draws approximately every 7 minutes.
On-site support centres. Dedicated rooms or areas in a gaming venue that offer problem and responsible gambling information,
referral, self-exclusion support, and/or counselling (through brochures, kiosks, digital displays, staff, educational events, etc.). While
some centres are staffed full time, others are staffed part-time or are self-serve.
Player-banked poker. Poker played against other gaming venue patrons rather than the house.
Responsible gambling information terminals. Electronic kiosks that provide problem and responsible gambling information to users
in a fun and entertaining way (e.g., through games, activities, etc.).
Retailer lottery terminals. Machines that a retailer uses to dispense and sell lottery tickets to players.
Self-service lottery terminals. Machines that allow players to dispense and purchase lottery tickets themselves (not merely check the
tickets to see if they have won).
Sports betting. Gambling on the outcome of sporting events in specific, designated rooms or areas of a gaming venue. It does not
include the purchase of sports lottery tickets (e.g., Pro-line), nor does it include betting on horse races. Players bet on the winner, point
spread, total score, or other statistic occurring in multiple sporting events rather than a single event (which is currently prohibited by
Canadian law).
Teletheatres. Buildings where horse races are televised and off-track bets are placed.
Video lottery terminal (VLT). A video-based version of the traditional slot machine. The main difference between VLTs and slot
machines is that the former tend to be more widely dispersed in the community (e.g., in bars, lounges, etc.), while the latter tend to be
located in traditional gaming facilities such as casinos. VLT jackpots also tend to be smaller than slot machine jackpots.
Glossary
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