On February 11, the Canadian province of Nova Scotia launched single-game sports wagering a few days before the Super Bowl. It is the last Atlantic province to do so.
Residents in New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador have been able to make bets since August.
The wagering will be offered by Atlantic Lottery Corp. through its existing Pro•Line betting platform.
ALC spokesman Greg Weston said in a statement: “Atlantic Lottery is excited to offer this sports betting experience to those Atlantic Canadian adults who choose to play, both online and at retail locations.” It added, “By offering this option to Pro•Line players, Atlantic Lottery will keep more sports betting revenues within our region while offering world-class responsible gambling features to players.”
The province, with a population of about 1 million, has two professional sports franchises, the—the Halifax Thunderbirds of the National Lacrosse League and the Halifax Wanderers of the Canadian Premier Soccer League. It also has a vibrant minor league hockey market.
