Nova Scotia weighs online gambling expansion while opposition calls for public health review

Nova Scotia’s government is monitoring the regulated online gambling markets in Ontario and Alberta while it considers potential changes to its own framework, according to Finance Minister John Lohr. Lohr told reporters this week that “gaming is in a time of incredible transformation.” He added: “We’re watching what’s happening in Ontario and Alberta, in particular, very carefully. And obviously, those are conversations that are underway right now .” At present, the Atlantic Lottery Corporation operates the only government-authorized and regulated online gambling platform in Nova Scotia , which offers online casino games and sports betting services.