North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) Canada [Provisional Version 0.1]

71 - Arts, entertainment and recreation services

713012 - Other gambling services

713012.1 - Table wagering games

Making wagers on table games, which are those in which the bettor plays against people, rather than machines. The bettor may play against the operator of the game (the "house") or against other bettors, in which case the house receives a commission. Table games may use mechanical devices, such as terminals, for placing bets, but there is always a live dealer or similar person present who controls the operation of the game.

• Examples of included products:

  • blackjack
  • craps
  • roulette
  • poker

713012.2 - Gambling machine products

Making wagers using electronic and mechanical gambling machines, such as slot machines and video lottery terminals. The gambling machines used in this product function independently of a dealer, and their timing is controlled by the gambler. Includes coin-operated gambling machines.

• Examples of included products:

  • slot machines
  • video lottery terminals
  • video poker

713012.3 - Racing and sporting event gambling products

Gambling on sporting and other future events where there is an uncertain outcome. These events include sports events such as horse races, and football, baseball, basketball, and hockey games. Also included is bookmaking activities for non-sport events such as political elections. Includes pari-mutuel bets, made using an Internet connection, on actual (not simulated) races.

713012.4 - Internet gambling products

Making bets on games of chance conducted interactively on Internet sites. Includes Internet games when bets are against the house and games when bets are against other players.