The trade group’s proposal would require Nova Scotia to move beyond Atlantic Lottery’s exclusive online-gaming role.
The province is studying Ontario and Alberta models as declining gambling revenue adds pressure to Atlantic Lottery’s public system.
CBC investigation also found gambling-related suicides tripled after 2022, while independent studies show increased gambling-related help-seeking.
About 29 operators cleared the province’s process by Oct. 13, as unregistered gambling sites were required to stop serving Albertans.
The increase after online-market expansion was concentrated among males aged 10 to 44, with almost one-third of visits ending in admission.
Minister Dale Nally cited payment firms, app stores and social platforms as possible pressure points as the transition window closes.
Nine people under 19 were able to create accounts, deposit funds and gamble.
Monthly disclosures have made the province the clearest public benchmark for Canada’s regulated online gambling market.
About 50 operators were in the mix at launch, as the province moved to a private-operator model with new revenue and player-protection rules.
The company is pairing its planned rollout with donations, partnerships and a CFL tie-up as Alberta prepares to welcome private operators.