1. Purpose of This Document
This document sets out the identity verification requirements applicable to patrons and transactions at Casino Nova Scotia Halifax, located at 1983 Upper Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia. These requirements exist to ensure compliance with applicable Canadian federal and provincial regulations governing casino operations, including obligations established under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act and the guidance issued by the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC). Casino Nova Scotia Halifax operates as a regulated land-based casino venue under the Nova Scotia Gaming Control Act and casino regulations published by Nova Scotia Justice.
Identity verification is a legal obligation that applies to specified transaction types and to patron registration processes. Failure to provide required identification will result in the relevant transaction or registration being declined.
2. Regulatory Framework
Casino Nova Scotia Halifax is subject to federal anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing obligations administered by FINTRAC. Under this framework, casinos in Canada are classified as reporting entities and must verify the identity of clients in defined circumstances. The applicable regulatory guidance is published by FINTRAC and is available at fintrac-canafe.canada.ca.
Provincial oversight is provided under the Nova Scotia Gaming Control Act and associated casino regulations. These provincial rules govern the conduct of gaming operations at the Halifax venue and may establish additional compliance requirements that affect patron access and transaction processing.
3. Transactions Requiring Identity Verification
Under FINTRAC guidance applicable to Canadian casinos, identity verification is required in the following circumstances:
- Large cash transactions
- Receipt of 10,000 CAD or more in cash, in a single transaction or in two or more transactions totaling 10,000 CAD or more within 24 consecutive hours
- Receipt of funds
- Receipt of 3,000 CAD or more from a client
- Extension of credit
- Providing credit of 3,000 CAD or more to a client
- Foreign currency exchange
- Exchange transactions of 3,000 CAD or more
- Casino disbursements
- Any disbursement of funds to a patron, regardless of amount, before funds are released
- Suspicious transactions
- Any transaction where there are reasonable grounds to suspect money laundering or terrorist financing, regardless of amount
- Virtual currency transactions
- Receipt of virtual currency equivalent to 10,000 CAD or more
These thresholds apply per transaction or per the applicable 24-hour aggregation window as defined in FINTRAC guidance. Casino Nova Scotia Halifax staff are required to request and verify identification before completing any transaction that meets or exceeds these thresholds.
4. Acceptable Forms of Identification
When identity verification is required, patrons must present a valid, government-issued photo identification document. Acceptable documents include, but are not limited to:
- A valid Canadian driver’s licence
- A valid Canadian passport
- A valid provincial or territorial identification card issued by a Canadian government authority
- Other government-issued photo identification documents that meet the requirements specified under FINTRAC guidance
The identification document presented must be current and not expired. Casino Nova Scotia Halifax may decline identification documents that are damaged, altered, or not clearly legible. Copies or photographs of identification documents are not accepted in place of original documents.
5. Player’s Club Registration and Identity Verification
Enrollment in the Player’s Club loyalty program at Casino Nova Scotia Halifax requires in-person registration. Registration is conducted at the Halifax venue or at the Sydney location. Remote or online registration is not available.
At the time of registration, patrons are required to present valid government-issued photo identification. The information collected during registration is used to establish and maintain the patron’s account record and to fulfill applicable regulatory obligations. Patrons who do not present acceptable identification at the time of registration will not be enrolled.
6. Age Verification
Casino Nova Scotia Halifax is a regulated gaming venue. Entry to the gaming floor and participation in any gaming activity are subject to age requirements established under applicable Nova Scotia law. Patrons may be required to present valid government-issued photo identification to confirm their age at any point during their visit, including at entry, at gaming tables, or at any service point within the venue.
7. Data Handling in Connection with Identity Verification
Information collected during identity verification processes is handled in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy legislation and the casino’s internal data governance procedures. Identity information collected to satisfy FINTRAC reporting obligations may be disclosed to FINTRAC or other competent authorities as required by law. Casino Nova Scotia Halifax does not use identity information collected for regulatory compliance purposes for marketing or promotional purposes without separate consent where required.
8. Patron Obligations
Patrons are required to:
- Present valid, unexpired, government-issued photo identification when requested by casino staff
- Provide accurate and complete information during any registration or verification process
- Cooperate with identity verification procedures as a condition of completing applicable transactions or accessing patron account services
Providing false, altered, or fraudulent identification documents is an offence under Canadian law and will result in the immediate refusal of service and may result in referral to law enforcement authorities.
9. Contact Information
For questions regarding identity verification requirements or related procedures at Casino Nova Scotia Halifax, patrons may contact the venue using the following details:
- Address: 1983 Upper Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Phone: (902) 425-7777
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: @casinonovascotia
Casino Nova Scotia Halifax does not provide regulatory or legal advice. For questions regarding FINTRAC obligations or Canadian anti-money laundering requirements, patrons and third parties should consult the FINTRAC website at fintrac-canafe.canada.ca or seek independent legal counsel.