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In new data released by Statistics Canada relating to how much Canadians spend on various items in a year how does Saskatchewan compare to other provinces?

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Saskatchewan residents spend just over $100 more than the Canadian average when it comes to games of chance. Only Newfoundland and Labrador ($304) rank higher than Saskatchewan’s $288 in spending,

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Saskatchewan sits first in spending on tobacco products and smokers’ supplies. Each year, residents spend $822, well above the Canadian average of $357.

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Newfoundland is the next closest in tobacco spending with $618, over $200 less than what Saskatchewan residents spend. Ontario residents pay the lowest ($240), $582 less than Saskatchewan residents do.

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Next to only Alberta ($1,788), Saskatchewan spends more ($1,737) than any other province on alcohol and tobacco products.

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Saskatchewan ranks fifth in Canada for spending on alcoholic beverages, behind Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia.