New guidelines assist bar owners on collection of information
- November 4, 2009

Amendments to the Gaming and Liquor Act became law this week. One key change allows licensees to share limited personal information with each other about problem patrons to help prevent violence in and around licensed premises. The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has developed guidelines to assist bar operators in understanding their duties and obligations when collecting, using, disclosing and handling the personal information of patrons.

Albertans recognize Responsible Gambling Awareness Week,
October 19-25
- October 9, 2009

Since its inception in 2007, this annual event focuses on educating gambling patrons in the province’s casinos, racing entertainment centres, VLT retail outlets and bingo halls about how to be responsible gamblers.

Ft. McMurray and Grande Prairie MLA Committee meetings rescheduled
- October 2, 2009

Upcoming MLA committee meetings for Fort McMurray and Grande Prairie have been rescheduled. The new meeting dates of November 5 (Ft. McMurray) and November 6 (Grande Prairie) will provide opportunity for MLAs to listen to the input of eligible charitable groups from across Alberta.

MLA Committee — Review explores solutions for pooling casino dollars, decreasing wait times for charities
- September 10, 2009

Edmonton...An MLA committee will examine aspects of the province’s charitable gaming model and make recommendations on how to improve wait times and the pooling of proceeds from licensed casino events to eligible charitable groups. The committee will also review the number of volunteers a group needs to provide to conduct and manage charitable casino events.

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