Responsible Gambling
- Casinos & RECs
The AGLC is committed to responsible
gambling. To help gaming licensees and the public meet the social
responsibility requirements set out in legislation, regulation
and policy, the AGLC has developed a number of programs and initiatives,
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Responsible
Gambling
Many people feel that purchasing
lottery tickets is not a serious form of gambling
and that minors should be allowed to play. While
lottery tickets can be a fun form of entertainment,
they should be restricted to adults only. Research
shows that minors are three times more likely to
develop gambling problems than an adult.
See
what the AGLC is doing to raise awareness... |
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including Deal
Us In responsible gambling awareness training for
casino and REC staff, Responsible
Gambling Information Centres (RGICs) in casinos and RECs,
the Voluntary
Self-Exclusion (VSE) Program and Responsible
Gambling Awareness Week (RGAW).
Problem and Responsible Gambling Strategy The Alberta Lottery Fund provides funding towards the Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission's (AADAC’s)
budget for gambling and liquor addiction education, prevention and treatment programs and services.
The purpose of the 2005/2006 AGLC/AADAC Problem
and Responsible Gambling Strategy is to continually review emerging trends and issues in the areas
of problem and responsible gambling to ensure a mutual understanding and commitment to related priorities
and actions.
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