Nova Scotia is monitoring the expansion of regulated online gambling in Ontario and Alberta, with the province’s Finance Minister John Lohr confirming that the government is considering its options.
According to a report by Global News, Lohr said, “We’re watching what’s happening in Ontario and Alberta, in particular, very carefully. And obviously, those are conversations that are underway right now.”
Ontario opened its regulated online gambling market in April 2022, while Alberta followed suit in July 2026.
Nova Scotia currently has one government-authorized online gambling platform that is operated by the Atlantic Lottery Corporation, which provides online casino games and Nova Scotia sports betting services.
However, residents can also access offshore gambling websites that operate outside provincial regulation.
