Summary of Results 2024-25
Who Does What
Find out how we work together to keep Nova Scotia’s regulated gaming industry sustainable and socially responsible.
Our Pillars of Social Responsibility
Nova Scotia Gaming’s Social Responsibility Charter is the foundation of our commitment to Nova Scotians.
Where the Money Goes
$153.4 million
$196.1 million
$34.5 million
$98.7 million
Taxes (less payroll taxes) (5%): $24.4 million
Community Contributions (2%): $11.0 million
Prevention, Education & Treatment (1%): $6.6 million
Where the Money Comes From
This chart reflects Total Revenue that agrees with NSGC’s financial statements.
$371.3 million
Total revenue
$155.1 million
$121.7 million
$94.5 million
Delivering Results
We’re proud that 100% of gaming profits are funding what matters most to Nova Scotians, helping to fund important programs and services including healthcare, roads, schools, culture sector and sports.
In 2024-25, the Payment to Province was
$196.1
Million
Outcomes & Performance Measures
Gross sales
Target:
$527.4 million
Outcome:
$524.7 million
Gross revenue is lower than expected primarily due to under performance in Video Lottery, Scratch’N Win and Sports, partially offset by strong performance in iCasino.
Payment to Province
Target:
$178.4 million
Outcome:
$196.1 million
Payment to province is higher than target due to the receipt of onetime payments related to gaming operations in 2024-25.
Economic Impact
$34.5
Million in retailer commissions
964
Ticket lottery retailers
241
Video lottery retailers
$22.8
Million in wages and benefits
$6.6
Million in prevention, education and treatment.
440+
Number of Nova Scotians directly employed in the gaming industry
Operations
Nova Scotia Gaming is responsible for the conduct and management of the regulated gaming industry. We do this effectively by establishing appropriate strategic goals for our operators and ensuring the operators meet specific performance measures.
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Community Programs
Nova Scotia Gaming supports numerous community initiatives because we believe good corporate citizenship starts in the community.
The program has far-reaching impacts. We are proud to highlight achievements in sport at the yearly Support4Sport Awards.
MILLION
contributed this year
244
athletes supported
92
coaches/officials supported
87
community sport organizations supported
Since Inception
The program has contributed over
MILLION
to support amateur athletes, coaches, officials, and community sport organizations.
163,000+
NOVA SCOTIANS IMPACTED EACH YEAR
Shaniya Vance
Volleyball Coach
“It’s really important that young women see representation of themselves in their own sport … Because Nova Scotia Gaming has Support4Sport, I’m able to continue engaging in education that better supports me, my athletes, and future generations.”
Supporting arts, culture, and heritage in communities across Nova Scotia, Support4Culture is another designated lottery program.
MILLION
Contributed this year
424
projects supported
73.3%
of Nova Scotians support revenue going to this program
Since Inception
Since inception in 2013, this program has contributed more than
MILLION
to date for aspiring and established artists and community arts, culture, and heritage organizations.
Maggie Andrew
Musician
“Through Support4Culture, I’ve met so many incredible people. We’re creating a community where we’re all supporting each other—it’s like a family … I wouldn’t be here without the funding.”
This program provides supports to community organizations looking to have a greater impact in their communities.
THOUSAND
Contributed this year.
$104.3
Thousand raised this year by organizations with NSGC’s help
170
Casino night events hosted with NSGC’s help, since inception
Since Inception,
with NSGC’s help, organizations have raised
MILLION
Thank You!
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Our Pillars of Social Responsibility
At Nova Scotia Gaming, we’re committed to ensuring a responsible, accountable, and sustainable regulated gaming industry in Nova Scotia.
Looking back on the past year, we’re proud of the work we’ve accomplished with our two operating partners, Atlantic Lottery and Casino Nova Scotia, and the 1200+ retailers and business owners from across our province.
Our commitment to being socially responsible means ensuring the integrity of the gaming industry, giving players the information they need to make informed decisions about their play, and giving back to communities.