Regulations by Province
Land-based casinos are widely available across Canada, with about 90 casinos offering real-life gaming entertainment. These establishments are distributed across almost every province, but gambling regulations vary significantly depending on the region. Local or regional regulatory bodies and government agencies oversee casinos and online gambling platforms, ensuring compliance with the law, adherence to age restrictions, and fair gaming practices. Some provinces impose specific limitations, such as game restrictions or outright bans on betting and casino gaming, while others offer only lotteries. Before planning a trip to a casino, it’s essential to verify the legal requirements and restrictions in the destination province.
Province/Territory | Minimum Age | Regulatory Body | Number of
Land-Based
Casinos | Regulated Casino
Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Alberta | 18 | Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis
Commission | 28 | Slot machines,
table games, poker rooms |
British Columbia | 19 | Gaming Policy and
Enforcement Branch | 17 | Slot machines,
table games,
poker rooms |
Manitoba | 18 | Liquor, Gaming and
Cannabis Authority of Manitoba | 6 | Slot machines,
table games,
poker rooms |
New Brunswick | 19 | New Brunswick
Lotteries and Gaming Corporation | 2 | Slot machines,
table games |
Newfoundland and Labrador | 19 | Atlantic Lottery
Corporation | 0 | No land-based
casinos; limited
to lotteries and online gambling |
Northwest
Territories | 19 | Department of
Municipal and
Community Affairs | 0 | No land-based
casinos; limited
to lotteries and
online gambling |
Nova Scotia | 19 | Nova Scotia Gaming
Corporation | 0 | Slot machines,
table games |
Nunavut | 19 | Department of
Community and
Government Services | 0 | No land-based
casinos; limited
to lotteries and
online gambling |
Ontario | 19 | Alcohol and Gaming
Commission of Ontario | 25 | Slot machines,
table games,
poker rooms |
Prince Edward
Island | 19 | Prince Edward Island
Lotteries Commission | 1 | Slot machines,
table games |
Quebec | 18 | Régie des alcools des courses et des jeux | 9 | Slot machines,
table games,
poker rooms |
Saskatchewan | 19 | Saskatchewan Liquor
and Gaming Authority | 8 | Slot machines,
table games,
poker rooms |
Yukon | 19 | Yukon Lottery
Commission | 1 | Slot machines,
table games |
Please note that the number of land-based casinos is approximate and may change over time. Additionally, gambling regulations and available games can vary within each province or territory. It’s advisable to consult the respective regulatory bodies or official government websites for the most up- to-date information before engaging in gambling activities.