Gaming in Alberta is regulated by the provincial government. Revenue received from gaming activities is returned to Albertans through licensed charities.
The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) oversees the licensing of bingos, casinos, pull tickets and raffles in Alberta.
You must be an eligible religious or charitable organization to apply for and receive a license to conduct any of these gaming activities.
This includes 50/50 tickets, selling tickets to win prizes, silent auctions, 50/50 game boards, etc. Upon successful granting of a license there is a structure you must follow that takes you through all the stages of licensing to the conclusion of a final report. Each of these activities are clearly outlined in the AGLC website listed below, and advisors are readily available to help you via phone. Additionally they offer information sessions called GAIN, which is also listed below.
Resources
- About gaming in Alberta
- Licensing Eligibility: Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC)
- Use of Gaming Proceeds: Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC)
- Bingo License Application: Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC)
- Casino License Application: Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC)
- Pull Ticket: Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC)
- Raffle $20,000 less: Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC)
- Raffle More than $20,000: Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC)
- General Policies and Forms: Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC)
- Financial Reporting of Gaming Proceeds: Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC)
- Gaming Information Sessions: Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC)