New Bingo Facility Questions and Answers
How do I apply to open a bingo facility?
The Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) has developed bingo facility licensing policies in response to policy direction made from the Gaming Policy licensing Review.
The following pages provide information on these policies:
What is involved in applying for a new bingo facility?
Applicants for a new bingo facility licence must go through the AGLC’s eight-step bingo facility licensing process similar to casinos.
Who makes the decision to grant a bingo facility licence?
Under the requirements of the Gaming and Liquor Act and Regulation, the AGLC Board makes all licensing decisions. The mandate of the AGLC is to ensure that any growth in gaming is carefully managed and controlled and meets Alberta’s high standards of integrity.
Does a request for other proposals mean that the AGLC will approve more than one bingo facility in any given area?
The licensing process is very comprehensive and is designed to ensure that any growth in gaming is carefully managed and controlled. The number of bingo facilities licensed will depend on many factors, including market considerations.
Does the AGLC Board take into account the potential impact of a new bingo facility on a community?
In addition to being evaluated on a detailed business and marketing plan, an applicant for a new bingo facility must demonstrate to the AGLC that the proposal has taken into consideration factors that may impact the community and adjacent communities:
- anticipated impact upon existing or approved charitable gaming facilities in the community;
- proximity to public or community facilities, including schools and churches, etc.;
- an explanation of the measures to be taken to address problem gambling, for
example, problem gambling training for gaming workers;
- estimated economic impact on the community, for example, number of new
jobs created, impact on other businesses, etc.;
- impact on policing in the community; and
- impact on parking and traffic flow.
Will all communities be allowed to provide input?
The municipality or community where the bingo facility will be located will be invited to provide support, or lack thereof, for the proposal. This would occur in Step four of the eight-step licensing process.
Should the surrounding communities or bingo associations want to express concern or support of a new bingo facility in a neighbouring area, will this be accepted?
Any municipality, First Nation, group or individual may submit to the AGLC Board an objection to the application. The Board must consider it and advise the person or group who filed the objection of the Board’s decision on the application.
If I want to provide my input to the Board on a new bingo facility, how would I do this?
Letters may be sent to:
Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission
ATTN: Chief Executive Officer
50 Corriveau Avenue
St. Albert, AB
T8N 3T5
How many applications have you received?
Proposals and formal interests for new bingo facilities are available under the Status of New Bingo Facility Applications  .
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