Best betting promotions in Nova Scotia for 2023

Before you can claim a promotion with a sportsbook, you must create an account with them. In order to do this, load their sign-up screen and fill in the required forms with the requested information. As part of this, you may be required to provide or refer to the following documentation:

• Proof of name and age (e.g. personal identification, driving license, passport)

• Proof of address (e.g. personal identification, financial statement, bill)

The sportsbook may also check that you’re physically located in Nova Scotia during the sign-up process via your mobile phone or IP address.

Once you’ve completed all the necessary steps, your bonus should then be credited to your account. Before you use it, make sure to check the T&Cs to confirm if there any rules or restrictions on doing so (e.g. a free bet you can only use on the NHL).

If you have claimed a sports betting promotion and won money using it, you can then withdraw the winnings from your account (NB: unless there are wagering requirements as part of the bonus, check the T&Cs to confirm this).

To withdraw money from your betting account, head to the sportsbook’s cashier/account section and follow the instructions to place a withdrawal request. If you’re withdrawing from your account for the first time, you may be required to complete additional steps and verification checks to set up the payment method for your account.

Nova Scotia became the last Canadian province to legalize single-game betting after the passing of Bill C-218 in February 2022. Proline sports betting products are provided by the Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC) to residents aged 19 years or older.

Aside from the sportsbooks listed above, residents can wager in-person at selected locations, such as convenience stores or gas stations. Winnings from sports betting are not taxed in Nova Scotia.

There are no sports teams based in Nova Scotia that compete in the major leagues, nor the CFL. Due to this, football fans in the province often follow the Montreal Alouettes, which is the nearest CFL team. As Canada’s sole representatives in the NBA and MLB respectively, sports fans in the province often support the Toronto Raptors and Toronto Blue Jays.

Due to their comparatively close proximity, teams from the northeast US also gather a degree of support in Nova Scotia. These include the New England Patriots, who play in the NFL.