AGLC anticipates PlayAlberta will generate $3.71 million in revenue annually. That money is directed into Alberta’s general revenue fund.

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1:49Provincial online gambling website ‘PlayAlberta’ now liveThe AGLC has launched PlayAlberta, a new online casino for residents. Fletcher Kent has more on what’s behind the new gambling option – Oct 1, 2020Leave a commentShare this item on FacebookShare this item via WhatsAppShare this item on TwitterSend this page to someone via emailSee more sharing options

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Share this item on Facebook facebookShare this item on Twitter twitterSend this page to someone via email emailShare this item via WhatsApp whatsappShare this item on Pocket pocketShare this item via Telegram telegramShare this item on Reddit redditShare this item on BlueSky blueskyCopy article link Copy linkDescrease article font sizeIncrease article font sizeAlberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis announced Thursday that the province’s only legal, regulated online gambling website is now live.

“This milestone is something that has been planned for and desired by Albertans for years,” AGLC COO Niaz Nejad said.

Adding this platform means Alberta joins most other Canadian provinces is offering online gambling, Nejad said.

PlayAlberta.ca is “safe, reliable and socially responsible,” AGLC board chair Len Rhodes said. It’s available to players over the age of 18 and has a “strong age-verification process,” Nejad explained.

Physically, it’s based in Alberta, and ensures “money made in Alberta stays in Alberta.”

Story continues below advertisementAGLC anticipates PlayAlberta will generate $3.71 million in revenue annually. That money is directed into Alberta’s general revenue fund.

“Proceeds that are generated through Alberta’s online gaming website will have a direct impact on Albertans,” Rhodes said, by supporting “valuable programs and services Albertans rely on every day.”

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Critics have raised concerns that online gaming makes it more accessible to young people and those with addictions.

But the AGLC says PlayAlberta offers GameSense supports and resources as well as notifications to help players set spending limits and time limits for their gambling.

1:52Recovering gambling addict raises concerns after Alberta launches new online casinoThe site, which launched Oct. 1, includes virtual slots and table games and more features will be added in the coming months.

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In fact, AGLC put together an online gambling advisory committee made up of representatives from Alberta’s gaming industry.

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The AGLC has been looking into this move for years and started seeking submissions in 2015.

In June of this year, Alberta formulated a seven-year agreement with NeoPollard Interactive to build and maintain a legal, regulated, secure and age-controlled online gambling platform.

NeoPollard Interactive is a global company with offices in Canada, Israel and the United States.

NeoPollard created PlayAlberta and a private operator will run it for AGLC.

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