Canada is known for its tolerant attitude towards many issues, including in the gambling business.
Casinos in Canada have been legalized since 1999. Around this time, the government issued legislation and created the Kahnawake Gaming Commission, as well as provincial gambling commissions.
Gambling business in Canada, history, laws and features
Compared to other countries with legalized casinos, Canada is not a gambling capital. Nevertheless, gambling is developing quite successfully there.
As of 2016, the following gambling establishments operate in Canada:- 114 casinos;
- 12 tracks for horse racing;
- 1 bookmaker's office;
- 8 bingo halls.
Most casinos are located in the provinces of Alberta and Ontario - 31 and 32 establishments operate in them, respectively. Least of all - in the Yukon and the islands of Newfoundland, Labrador and Prince Edward. Each of these states has 1 casino.
Gambling Laws in Canada
The gambling business in Canada is controlled by Articles 204, 206 and 207 of the Criminal Code. These are the principal provisions on the basis of which other, more detailed bills are created at the local provincial level.
- Article 204 defines the rules for the regulation of horse racing and sweepstakes;
- Article 206 defines the list of prohibited gambling and actions;
- Article 207 defines the list of permitted gambling and actions. Thanks to this provision, each province can create its own lotteries and manage gambling.
Gambling regulation varies by province. In total, there are 13 states in the country, and each has its own peculiarities of legislation and gambling business.
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