Why don't you just ban the Video Lottery Terminals?

All profits from VLTs are returned to the four Atlantic provinces.

Atlantic Canadians would not see the economic benefits in an unregulated market.

We’ve introduced world-leading responsible gambling programs so our players can make informed decisions about their play.

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August Coombs

11/20/2014

Question - WHY DON'T YOU JUST BAN THE VIDEO LOTTERY TERMINALS? Non-Answer - You contrast the current govt. run system with a unregulated system. Those of us who are calling for a ban on video lotto are not hoping for unregulated terminals we are hoping for no terminals at all. While other forms of gambling may be difficult to effectively ban because they require little infrastructure (cards, sports betting, etc..) video lotto terminals are relatively difficult to hide so a total ban would be effective and moral.

Atlantic Lottery

11/26/2014

Hi August; Atlantic Lottery is mandated by the four provincial governments to offer video lottery products to Atlantic Canadian adults in a socially responsible manner. Our Video Lottery program is important as it provides people with a regulated alternative to the unregulated black market terminals that can be found in many communities in our region. As part of being regulated, Atlantic Lottery’s Video Lottery terminals have a variety of built in responsible gambling features and the odds of all Video Lottery games are posted for players to see. Gambling is meant to be a form of entertainment; therefore, we encourage players to use the information and tools we provide to effectively manage their play and to keep it fun. Thank you for your question. Janet @ Atlantic Lottery

Sarah

03/02/2018

Can u play vlts online

Atlantic Lottery

03/03/2018

Hi, thank you for writing in. VLT's are not offered on www.alc.ca. We do however offer all day IBingo and Instant game. -Stephane

Stephen M.

04/29/2019

@Atlantic Lottery: So, you're *regulating* life-ruining addiction machines. You know, because it's so much more morally proper to give a "safe and regulated" means for people to destroy their lives. Cool story, bro.

Stephen M.

04/29/2019

Because, of course, EVERYONE KNOWS that officially licensed and legally operated things, especially gambling and drugs, COMPLETELY REMOVE THE THREAT of black market dealings. Yes. Makes perfect sense. Carry on, death-dealers.

Atlantic Lottery

04/29/2019

Hi Stephen, Video Lottery is offered as a form of entertainment; our intention for offering gaming is not to negatively impact individual people or families. All of our games are based on chance. The outcome of each play is random, and the odds of winning are the same for everyone who plays. Most players over time will spend more than they will win, so we encourage each player to know how the games work and play within their own budget. We want everyone who uses our products to enjoy them and not encounter difficulties. If it is no longer fun or entertaining, there are free, professional services available to help. The contact number for the gambling helplines in each province are: NB: 1-800-461-1234 NL: 1-888-899-4357 NS: 1-888-347-8888 PE: 1-855-255-4255 All of our profits at Atlantic Lottery go back to the four provincial governments. They use it for things like social programs, roads, and education. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Kind regards, Olivier Customer Care Center info@alc.ca 1-800-561-3942