Canada's Gaming Industry

The benefits of gaming in Canada are significant. It is the largest single component of Canada's entertainment industry, contributing funds for important public programs and charities. The industry direct employs over 135,000 Canadians, pays more than $2 billion in salaries annually and represents over $10 billion in current capital construction.

Lottery, Casino Gaming, Horseracing, Slots at Racetracks, Video Lottery, and Charitable gaming all make up Canada's gaming industry. Operated in a highly regulated environment by First Nations, Crown agencies and private sector partners all offering entertaining games in world-class facilities.

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Did You Know?

Did you know that gaming provides more than $ 2 billion in salaries for Canadians employed in the industry?

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Did you know more than 135,000 Canadians are directly employed in the gaming industry?

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Did you know the gaming industry generates $10 billion in capital construction in Canada?

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Latest News

Canadian gaming industry matures into one of the largest entertainment industries in the country, the CGA’s Economic Impact Study finds
Impact spreads: Canadian companies now technology leaders, export gaming products internationally TORONTO, ON, October 19, 2011 – Legalized gaming has nearly tripled in size since 1995, from $6.4 billion in gaming win to about $15.1 billion (2010) according to the most recent economic impact...

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Canadian Gaming Association welcomes changes to allow enhanced sports wagering in Canada
  TORONTO, ON, September 28, 2011 - Joe Comartin, M.P. Windsor Tecumseh, today introduced an Act to Amend the Criminal Code in the House of Commons to permit single-event sports wagering in Canada. Sports wagering, estimated to be in excess of $10 billion annually, is arguably the single most...

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Stakes are high for gaming industry’s small businesses
HOLLY FRAUGHTONSpecial to Globe and Mail Update Gambling is big business in Canada – about $16-billion worth annually. It's little wonder that large companies are maneuvering to get in on the action. Small players, however, are forced to find less obvious ways to get their piece of the gaming...

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