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Gambling: Net revenue from government-run gambling has increased steadily
Net revenue from government-run lotteries, video lottery terminals (VLTs), and casinos rose from $2.7 billion in 1992 to 13.3 billion in 2006.
Average gambling revenue per person 18 and over in 2005 ranged from $111 in the three territories to $750 in Alberta, with a national average of $513.
Net revenue from government-run gambling has increased steadily
Net revenue from government-run gambling has increased steadily
Source: Fact sheet on gambling: HTML | PDF.
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