Responsible Gambling Awareness Week
October 20 - 26, 2008

With the message ‘Play Smart. Gamble Responsibly.’ the AGLC and its gaming industry partners present the second annual Responsible Gambling Awareness Week (RGAW). RGAW focuses on encouraging players in all gambling venues to gamble in a responsible manner.

Tips for Responsible Gambling Remember, the house always has the advantage. Before playing, educate yourself on how the game works. Set a budget and stick to it. Do not chase losses, accept them as a cost for the entertainment. Take frequent breaks. Use only money from your entertainment budget; do not borrow money. Balance gambling with your other leisure choices. Know the warning signs of problem gambling.

In 2007, AGLC partnered with the Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission and the Alberta Charitable Casino Operators Association to launch RGAW.

For 2008, the week expands beyond casinos and Racing Entertainment Centres, into VLT retail outlets and bingo halls, with the addition of the Alberta Hotel & Lodging Association, the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association and Bingo Alberta, as partners.

Remember to treat gambling as a form of entertainment and not as a way to make money. Set a limit on your spending before you start to play, and stop once you have reached that limit.

Visit the Responsible Gambling section of this website for more tips, myths and facts, and for information on responsible gambling programs administered and supported by the AGLC and its gaming industry partners.

RGAW Partners:

• Alberta Health Services/Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission
• Alberta Charitable Casino Operators Association
• Alberta Hotel & Lodging Association
• Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association  
• Bingo Alberta

Resources:

• Alberta Health Services/AADAC - “A gambling problem: How to tell?”
• RGAW 2007