Gambling online is a popular form of recreation throughout the world. Places such as Las Vegas have boasted legendary betting venues for much of the last century.
In Canada, gambling is a growing industry. Casinos have sprouted up across the country. 
In the decade since 1992, the net revenue from government-run lotteries, VLTs and casinos has risen from $2.7 billion to $11.3 billion.*
Of all net non-charity gambling revenue in 2002, lotteries accounted for 27 per cent, casinos 34 per cent and VLTs 23 per cent. Slot machines not found in casinos account for 17 per cent.
Lotteries alone generated $5billion in revenue in 2008-2009 up from $3.5billion in 2001.
The gambling industry shows no signs of slowing down.
