In a submission to the NDP government, the Nova Scotia Gaming Foundation says the province needs a "culture of moderation" in gambling, in which new products are reviewed by arms-length health agencies.

The 15-page report, released Friday, says the change would mean the Nova Scotia Gaming Corp. would no longer be able to introduce new gambling products, such as online betting and electronic Keno, without a third party doing a review on the health impact.

It also says the gaming corporation shouldn't be allowed to introduce advertisements that promote gaming without an independent review.

The submission says "involvement of gambling operators . . . in the promotion and protection of public health is a potential conflict of interest."

It also recommends that the so-called My-Play system, where gamblers have their betting limited by electronic cards, should be required for all players.

The submission was made to Ron L'Esperance, a former deputy minister who is leading a study for a new, five-year strategy aimed at reducing problem gambling in Nova Scotia.

The gaming foundation notes that even though 1,000 video lottery terminals were removed from retail locations over the last five years, overall VLT revenue increased by $35 million.

The report says this is a sign that problem gambling hasn't decreased, and a fresh approach is required to combat it.

A spokeswoman for the Nova Scotia Gaming Corp. was unavailable for comment.