Gaming, better known as gambling or betting, refers to an activity involving a game of chance, betting scheme, or lottery scheme that is played for money or other type of prize.

Gaming definitions

Under the Criminal Code s. 197 (1):

• Bet means a bet that is placed on any contingency or event that is to take place in or out of Canada, and without restricting the generality of the foregoing, includes a bet that is placed on any contingency relating to a horse-race, fight, match or sporting event that is to take place in or out of Canada;
• Game means a game of chance or mixed chance and skill;
• Gaming equipment means anything that is or may be used for the purpose of playing games or for betting

Types of gaming

Common types of gaming include:

• Lotteries
• Online gaming
• Casinos
• Horseracing
• Off-track betting
• Fantasy league betting
• Sports betting
• Bingo

Refer to other Answers in Gaming Law for more information.

								
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