Video Lottery
Retailers
Since 1992, the Alberta Gaming and Liquor
Commission (AGLC) has managed and collected revenues from video
lotteries in Alberta. All VLTs are located in age-restricted
liquor-licensed venues known as VLT retailers or video gaming
entertainment rooms (VGERs). VLT retailers have two to 10 VLTs,
while VGERs, which have higher facility standards, may have up
to 25 VLTs.
The AGLC pays a 15 per cent commission to VLT retailers for
the services provided. After payment of prizes, retail commissions
and federal tax expenses, all income is directed into the Alberta
Lottery Fund, which is made up of revenues from VLTs, slot
machines, ticket lotteries and electronic bingo.
Since 1994, the total number of VLTs has remained capped at
6,000. As a result of the AGLC’s commitment to reduce the
overall number of locations, as recommended by the Gaming Licensing
Policy Review, the number of VLT locations has been reduced by
17 per cent since 2001.
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