NSGC Summary of Results 2023-24
Who Does What
There is good work happening in the gaming industry. 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
$147.0 million
$147.9 million
$35.5 million
$127.4 million
Prevention, Education & Treatment (1%): $6.1 million
Community Contributions (2%): $10.4 million
Taxes (less payroll taxes) (7%): $38.1 million
Where the Money Comes From
This chart reflects Total Revenue that agrees with NSGC’s financial statements.
$364.5 million
Total revenue
$146.0 million
$125.6 million
$92.9 million
Delivering Results
We’re proud that 100% of gaming profits fund what matters most to Nova Scotians, helping to fund important programs and services including healthcare, roads, schools, culture sector and sports.
In 2023-24, the Payment to Province was
$147.0
Million
Outcomes & Performance Measures
Gross sales
Target:
$507.2 million
Outcome:
$512.4 million
Gross sales were higher than expected due to strong performance in the Halifax Casino and the lack of disruptions from the Cogswell Interchange Development Project.
Payment to Province
Target:
$175.2 million
Outcome:
$147.0 million
The payment to province was lower than expected due to a settlement with the Canada Revenue Agency that required us to record an HST expense of $29.3 million, combined with lower revenue in Video Lotteries.
Economic Impact
$35.5
Million in retailer commissions
969
Ticket lottery retailers
250
Video lottery retailers
$21.7
Million in wages and benefits
$6.1
Million in prevention, education and treatment.
400+
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 setting performance measures. In performing this role, we oversee the gaming operators, Atlantic Lottery Corporation and Casino Nova Scotia, who carry out the day-to-day business.
View the performance measures for:
- Awarded 43 Atlantic Lottery players with prizes of over $100,000 in 2023-24, right here in Nova Scotia.
- Thrilled Lotto Max fans with 32 Maxmillions events during the year.
- Launched many new games in 2023-24, particularly in the popular Digital Instants category, including a total of 46 Digital Instant Games, 38 Scratch N’ Win games and 5 Video Lottery Games.
- Retired 4 video lottery terminals from the market through attrition in 2023-24, with a total of 221 VLTs being removed since 2011.
- Entertained guests throughout the year, with 16 concerts and hosted 7 big events, including sold-out Songwriter’s Circle shows.
- Hosted promotional events, such as gift giveaways, which took place every Friday and Saturday during the year.
- Continued to enhance the guest experience with a buffet offering, including a Veterans Buffet prior to Remembrance Day, which provided armed forces and first responder personnel with a free buffet.
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
205
athletes supported
72
coaches/officials supported
112
community sport organizations supported
Since Inception
The program has contributed over
MILLION
to support amateur athletes, coaches, officials, and community sport organizations.
172,000+
NOVA SCOTIANS IMPACTED EACH YEAR
Jack Hanratty
Head Coach of Canada Women’s Sevens Rugby Team for the Paris Olympics 2024
“Through help from Support4Sport, I got to travel, to learn from different environments, and I got some incredible mentors and it’s a reason for where I am today.”
Supporting arts, culture, and heritage in communities across Nova Scotia, Support4Culture is another designated lottery program.
MILLION
Contributed this year
473
projects supported
69.4%
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.
Jah’Mila
Musician
“It’s important to foster arts in terms of not only funding, but opportunities and workshops. Funding is the backbone, but ultimately, the infrastructure for support around the arts should be designed to optimally support the independent artists.”
This program provides supports to community organizations looking to have a greater impact in their communities.
THOUSAND
Contributed this year.
$109.3
Thousand raised this year by organizations with NSGC’s help.
Since Inception
Since inception in 2013, this program has contributed more than
THOUSAND
Thank You!
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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.