Game habits in Québec

• The average age of the typical video lottery player is 37.
• 66% of players are male.
• 53% of players have a college or university education.
• 80% of players set a budget before starting to play and the majority of them respect that budget.
• For 77% of players, video lotteries represent part of their overall entertainment experience. These players primarily frequent an establishment to have a drink, order a meal, play some billiards, meet people and socialize.
• Close to 75% of players engage in video lotteries in the company of friends (50%) or their spouse (20%).

Note: The stipulations of the Tobacco Act (impacting bars, brasseries and taverns) have had a significant effect on patrons’ playing habits.