Casino Nova Scotia voluntary self-exclusion
In person- Duration
- 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or indefinite
- Coverage
- Casino Nova Scotia in Halifax and Sydney
Nova Scotia Casino Self-Exclusion: Halifax and Sydney
Official program details last verified .
Visit either Casino Nova Scotia location or the provincial gaming regulator with your identification. Staff complete the agreement with you and take your photo. Signing starts the ban at both Halifax and Sydney.
Do this now
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Open the official enrollment page and its Voluntary Self-exclusion Form. Read the agreement before visiting
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Bring government-issued identification. The form lists a driver's licence, passport, citizenship card, permanent resident card, government ID, or status card
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Ask staff at either casino or the Alcohol, Gaming, Fuel and Tobacco Division to help you enroll. Use the regulator option if visiting a casino feels difficult
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Choose your term, review the agreement with staff, sign it, and have your photograph taken. Keep your copy and ask staff to confirm the start date and both covered locations
Available programs
Ending self-exclusion
The ban remains active until you complete reinstatement. A fixed term must finish first; an indefinite term allows an application after at least three years. Agreements made before January 21, 2020 have a separate six-month eligibility rule. Complete the official reinstatement process with the regulator or casino and confirm your removal date. The government specifies a one week wait after that process; expiry alone does not permit entry.
What these programs do not cover
- This casino agreement does not establish a block on alc.ca, retail lottery tickets, VLTs elsewhere, or unrelated gambling accounts. Use separate controls for those routes.
- The agreement warns that staff cannot guarantee identification on every attempted entry. Read its trespass, liability, and Players Club provisions before signing; add device and money barriers where useful.
- Submit identity details only through the official assisted process. Detachr does not collect your form, photograph, or identification.
Official support and sources
For confidential local support, call 1-855-922-1122 (Nova Scotia Mental Health and Addictions Intake). Check the official program before sending identification or relying on a term or coverage rule.
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Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Program terms vary by province and operator. Check the official source and local support contact on this page, or consult a qualified professional.