Each year, AADAC receives funding from the Alberta Lottery Fund for its important information, prevention and treatment programs for problem gambling. In 2006-2007, $83 million will go towards AADAC's budget from the Alberta Lottery Fund. More on the Alberta Lottery Fund…

Based on a successful pilot project launched by the AGLC working in consultation with AADAC in February 2006, Responsible Gambling Information Centres (RGICs) have opened in six Alberta casinos: Edmonton's Palace Casino and Century Casino; Calgary's Stampede Casino and Deerfoot Inn and Casino; the Enoch River Cree Resort & Casino and the Camrose Resort Casino. Two more casinos – Casino Dene in Cold Lake and Grey Eagle Casino in Calgary – are preparing to open their RGICs before the end of the year, with all casinos in the province to feature RGICs by 2009.

These in-casino centres provide gamblers with information about the cost of play, house advantage and the Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program. Each RGIC is staffed by a representative, who will assist gamblers with referrals to treatment and provide information and assistance with enrolment in the Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program (VSE). The RGIC reps help VSE clients stay on-track with the obligations of their VSE agreements. If and when lapses occur, the RGIC reps will talk with the VSE clients and together, focus on the problem behaviour and work to reinforce the VSE agreement. RGIC reps also assist and educate casino staff with the identification and monitoring of problem gamblers.

For more information about the Responsible Gambling Information Centre pilot program, please contact the AGLC.

News Releases
Responsible Gambling Poster
Screening Card

Cost of Play Brochure
Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program Brochure
Player Information Brochure
House Advantage Brochure