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Gambling in Nova Scotia

Do you have a good understanding of gambling in Nova Scotia? Take this short quiz to find out. Use the Back and Next links to review all the questions.


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1. Which of the following are considered forms of gambling?

  • Bingo
  • Lottery tickets
  • Charity raffles
  • All of the above
  • None of the above

Answer:

D. All of these activities, and many others, are considered forms of gambling. Gambling includes wagering anything of value (e.g. money or valuables) on an activity with an uncertain outcome.

2. In Nova Scotia, men are more likely to participate in which of the following gambling activities?

  • Weekly draw games (i.e. Lotto 6/49, Super 7, etc.)
  • VLTs
  • Sports betting
  • Casino table games
  • All of the above
  • None of the above

Answer:

E. According to a 2003 Nova Scotia Gambling Prevalence Study commissioned by the Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection, males are more likely than females to participate in weekly draw games, VLTs, sports betting and casino table games. Women are more likely than men to play Scratch ‘n Win tickets, Breakopens and bingo.

3. What is the most popular form of gambling in Nova Scotia?

  • Poker
  • Lottery tickets
  • Slot machines
  • Bingo

Answer:

B. Lottery tickets account for the majority of adult involvement in gambling in Nova Scotia.

4. Approximately how much does the average Nova Scotian (19 years and older) spend on all gambling activities in a year:

  • $100
  • $500
  • $1,000
  • $2,000

Answer:

B. In a 2003 Nova Scotia Gambling Prevalence Study (Focal Research (2004), the average annual amount spent on gambling in Nova Scotia gaming activities is approximately $578 per year per adult.

5. Which of the following behaviours might indicate someone is at risk of developing a gambling problem?

  • Missing a car payment due to gambling-related losses
  • Gambling longer than intended
  • Borrowing money to gamble
  • Going back the next day to try and win back money lost gambling
  • All of the above
  • None of the above

Answer:

E. Any one of these behaviours may indicate someone is at risk of developing a gambling problem.

6. According to the 2003 Nova Scotia Gambling Prevalence Study (Focal Research (2004)), which age group has the highest rate of participation in most forms of gambling?

  • 19-24
  • 25-34
  • 35-54
  • 55 years +

Answer:

A. 19-24 year olds tend to report the highest participation rates in most forms of gambling, including: sports betting, Breakopens, VLTs and casino table games.

7. Which of the following are examples of responsible gambling practices?

  • Setting time limits
  • Setting a spending budget
  • Taking a break from gambling
  • Gambling for entertainment, not as a way to make money
  • All of the above
  • None of the above

Answer:

E. All of these habits are examples of responsible gambling behaviours that help to minimize the risks associated with gambling.

8. Approximately what percentage of adults in Nova Scotia who gamble have a severe gambling problem?

  • Less than 1%
  • Less than 5%
  • Less than 10%
  • Less than 20%

Answer:

A. The 2003 Nova Scotia Gambling Prevalence Survey (Focal Research (2004). 2003 Nova Scotia Gambling Prevalence Study), indicates that 0.8% of Nova Scotians who gamble are considered to have a severe gambling problem. This categorization is taken from the Canadian Problem Gambling Index , a widely used measure for determining levels of risk among those who gamble.

9. What percentage of Nova Scotians is personally aware of someone they think is currently having a problem with gambling?

  • 10%
  • 20%
  • 30%
  • 40%

Answer:

B. Overall, 20% of adults in Nova Scotia say they are personally aware of someone they think is experiencing a problem with gambling.

10. What percentage of adults in Nova Scotia have ever gambled on the Internet?

  • Less than 1%
  • 5%
  • 25%
  • Over 50%

Answer:

A. In 2003 Nova Scotia Gambling Prevalence Study (Focal Research (2004), approximately 0.4% of adults in Nova Scotia had ever gambled on the Internet.

11. What percentage of Nova Scotians gamble once a month or more often at slot machines at a casino?

  • 2%
  • 5%
  • 10%
  • 20%

Answer:

A. In 2003 (Focal Research (2004). 2003 Nova Scotia Gambling Prevalence Study), approximately 1.6% of adults in Nova Scotia had gambled at least monthly at slot machines at a casino.

12. What percentage of Nova Scotians gamble once a month or more often on Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs)?

  • 2%
  • 5%
  • 10%
  • 20%
  • More than 20%

Answer:

B. In 2003 Nova Scotia Gambling Prevalence Study (Focal Research (2004), approximately 5.1% of adults in Nova Scotia had gambled monthly at a VLT.

13. What percentage of Nova Scotians practices responsible gambling behaviour?

  • Less than 25%
  • 30%
  • 50%
  • 70%
  • Greater than 90%

Answer:

E. In 2003 Nova Scotia Gambling Prevalence Study (Focal Research (2004), approximately 97% of adults in Nova Scotia that gambled within the past year practiced responsible gambling behaviour.