New Brunswick

Under the Gaming Control Act, New Brunswick Lotteries and Gaming Corporation (NBLGC) is responsible for the conduct and management of all provincial gaming as required by paragraph 207(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada. The Gaming Control Branch, created under the Act as a branch of the Department of Public Safety, is responsible for the regulation and control of provincial gaming, as well as the regulation, control and licensing of charitable gaming in the province.

Residents of New Brunswick may participate in online lotteries, bingo and interactive games offered by the Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC), www.alc.ca, and Pro Line Wagers through Pro Line Stadium, https://prolinestadium.alc.ca.

The New Brunswick government has expressed interest in developing an online gaming site. In February 2011, the ALC announced drafts of regulatory changes that would allow the company to expand further into online gambling. The government has had ongoing discussions with ALC, but no affirmative decisions have been made.

ALC’s PlayNow platform serves New Brunswick residents, providing online lottery, casino games, bingo, and sports betting. The government continues to evaluate potential expansions but maintains the monopoly model with no private online operators licensed.