Nova Scotia

Located on the Atlantic side of the continent, Nova Scotia might be the second smallest province in Canada, but it’s also the second most densely populated. What makes this maritime province popular with tourists are whale-watching and water sports activities. Also finding favour with visitors looking for alternative entertainment are various online sports betting options and limited land-based bookies.

Any activities pertaining to online sports betting, or land-based bookies, in Canada’s four maritime provinces are managed by the Atlantic Lottery Corporation – better known as the ALC. One requirement, echoed in other Canadian provinces, is that all sports bets have to be parleys. What does this mean? In simple terms, bettors have to bet on more than just one match or event per betting ticket issued. What is the reason behind it? Nova Scotia’s gambling laws clearly state that it’s illegal to bet on any single sports event.

The Alcohol and Gaming Division of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations, or the AGC, issues licences for, and regulates, all gaming and betting practices within the province, ensuring integrity throughout. They also work closely with the ALC and the NSPLCC (Nova Scotia Provincial Lotteries and Casino Corporation), which has been given the authority from Nova Scotia’s provincial government to both conduct and manage gaming.

The modern day conveniences provided by devices such as smartphones, PCs and tablets, also pertains to gambling practices. In fact, some of the best online sports betting in Canada can be enjoyed by bettors living in Nova Scotia. The ALC provide a range of online sports betting options with games that include Pro-Line, Pro-Line Futures, Pro-Line Fantasy and Stadium Bets. 

Alternatively, you can sign up at one of the following reputable international sportsbooks: Bodog, 5Dimes, Betway, bet365, Intertops and Pinnacle. These offshore sites have proven to be popular with punters based in Nova Scotia, giving them a much wider range of markets and odds than the paper-based betting options provide. And since these are foreign companies, bettors are not restricted to parleys only. The live betting environment furthermore provides betting lines that change in real time, the same way it does at the big-name land-based bookies found in Las Vegas. Plus, for a change of pace, punters have the option to switch from betting on sport online to wagering on slots and table games, as many of these sites also offer a casino component.

If you’re searching for land-based bookies in Nova Scotia, you’ll need to find retail outlets within the province’s borders, providing you with the option to place paper-based sports bets. These betting activities are available on all the online sports betting sites, described above, and allow for multiple betting options. Alternatively, players can visit the province’s two bricks-and-mortar casinos: Casino Sydney in Cape Breton and Casino Nova Scotia in Halifax. While these establishments don’t offer land-based bookies, they provide players with a range of slots and table games to choose from. Residents and visitors will also find over 2000 venues that play host to VLTs (Video Lottery Terminals), though the number seems to be declining.

If placing bets on sports is one of your favourite pastimes, and you’re residing in or visiting Nova Scotia, you’ll have options aplenty in this coastal Canadian province. It all boils down to preference. Do you prefer a tangible experience? Then paper-based parlays available at numerous outlets will see to your needs. Alternatively, you can enjoy best online sports betting options in Canada at world-class offshore-based sportsbooks. Best of all, you can do it whenever, wherever on your mobile device or PC. The choice is yours.

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