Gambling has become a multi-billion dollar business with annual revenues exceeding those of cinema showings, movie rentals, sporting event admissions and live theater combined. In 2004 Ontario households spent an average of $620 on gambling.
Often people think about gambling as going to the casino or high stakes poker but there are many forms of gambling. Gambling is risking something of value when there is an element of chance associated with the outcome.
As you read the list of types of gambling, think about how often you or people you know gamble.
Some common forms of gambling:
Lotteries
Scratch tickets
Pull tab tickets
Bingo
Casino games like blackjack
Slot machines
Betting on horses or other animals
Cards
Sports betting
Internet gambling
Betting on games of skill eg. pool
Stock market speculation
More than 8 out of 10 Ontario adults say they have gambled in the past year. Most gamble as entertainment and never have a problem.
Other Facts:
Ontario offers many places to gamble. Consider the following:
12 commercial and charity casinos
101 bingo halls
18 tracks
23,434 slot machines10,798 lottery ticket outlets
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