Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in organizing lotteries and selling lottery tickets through existing retail distribution channels or directly to consumers.
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Lotteries |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 71329 - Other gambling industries |
| International correspondence | R9200* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-05-05 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | No cluster authority recorded in the local country pack. |
Inclusions
- establishments owned or operated by governments
Exclusions
- stores that sell lottery tickets and a variety of food and convenience items (See 445131 Convenience retailers (US))
Examples
- distributing lottery tickets
- lotteries, operation of
- lottery ticket sales agents or vendors (except retail stores)
- distributing lottery tickets
- establishments owned or operated by governments
- lotteries
- lotteries, operation of
- lottery ticket sales agents or vendors (except retail stores)
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
distributing lottery ticketslotteries, operation oflottery ticket sales agents or vendors (except retail stores)establishments owned or operated by governments
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-05-05
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: R9200*
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 713291
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
713291
Lotteries
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 713291 Lotteries. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
713291
distributing lottery tickets
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as distributing lottery tickets. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 713291 Lotteries to a business file.
03
713291
lotteries, operation of
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as lotteries, operation of. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 713291 Lotteries to a business file.
04
713291
lottery ticket sales agents or vendors (except retail stores)
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as lottery ticket sales agents or vendors (except retail stores). Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 713291 Lotteries to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 713291Lotteries
- 713299All other gambling industries
Commonly confused with
445131 — Convenience retailers
stores that sell lottery tickets and a variety of food and convenience items (See 445131 Convenienc...
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
R9200*Gambling and betting activities
Approximate correspondence
Lotteries
US NAICS referenceNo exact same-code US entry appears in the local reference workbook.
Source row
713291Lotteries
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 713291 cover?
Lotteries: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in organizing lotteries and selling lottery tickets through existing retail distribution channels or directly to consumers.
Which level of the hierarchy is 713291?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 713291?
It rolls up to 71329 Other gambling industries.
Should I stop at 713291 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 713291?
Yes. 1 inclusion note(s) are attached on this page.
Are there exclusion notes for 713291?
Yes. 1 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 713291 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 8 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Heritage sites, Leisure venues, Sports services, Arts operations, Gaming activities.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 713291?
Yes. The page shows R9200* Gambling and betting activities.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
No same-code US NAICS reference row is attached on this page.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.