Responsible Gambling Awareness Week (RGAW) has been an annual initiative of the Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation (NSGC) since 2002. As the Crown corporation responsible for managing the gaming industry in Nova Scotia, Canada, NSGC creates and manages a safe and regulated industry that balances economic sustainability with social responsibility. A key factor to achieving this balance is NSGC's commitment to providing Nova Scotians with the information they need to make informed decisions, if they choose to gamble.

RGAW is NSGC's largest initiative which works to foster responsible gambling behaviour across the province.

During RGAW 2011 (October 2nd to 8th), events took place in six communities across Nova Scotia (Halifax Regional Municipality, Cape Breton Regional Municipality, Amherst, Antigonish, New Minas, and Yarmouth).

The hallmark of the Week was NSGC's two-day Responsible Gambling Conference (October 3rd and 4th), which featured world-renowned guest speakers and focused on responsible gambling and social responsibility within the gaming industry. Plans are already underway for the 2012 conference which is scheduled for October 1st and 2nd at the World Trade and Convention Centre. Updates will be posted as they become available.

If you would like the latest information on responsible gambling, please visit www.yourbestbet.ca. Yourbestbet.ca is NSGC's responsible gambling website, developed to provide information and resources on gambling and responsible play.



Privacy Policy

The Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation is committed to protecting the confidentiality and integrity of personal information you submit.

  • Personal information submitted or collected will only be used for the purpose for which it was collected, except with the consent of the individual or as required by law.
  • Personal information shall be retained only as long as necessary for the fulfillment of those purposes collected.
  • Only the information necessary for the purposes that have been identified will be collected.
  • Before your personal information is submitted to the Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation, your consent must be given for the collection of it.

What do we mean by personal information?

Personal information means any information that is about an identifiable individual or that identifies you as an individual. It could be anything that identifies you, such as your name, address, your S.I.N., your birth date or your fingerprint.

What do we do with the personal information gathered from you?

The Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation does not give personal information gathered to third parties except with your express permission or as permitted under legislation. We do not sell, rent or lease personal information gathered.

We may release or use your personal information under the following circumstances:

  • You have given your consent in writing.
  • It is for a purpose related to why we collected your information.
  • Legislation permits us to do so.
  • We are required to do so under law.

Access to your information

For further information about NSGC's commitment to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information, please contact the NSGC Privacy Officer at 424-2203.

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