Commercial Bingo Handbook Update

August 27, 2024

This bulletin is to advise all bingo facility licensees and registered gaming workers of IMPORTANT AMENDMENTS to the Commercial Bingo Handbook (CBH). The following policies are effective August 27, 2024.

In keeping with Government of Alberta's red tape reduction initiatives, the amended policies provide industry stakeholders with increased flexibility and efficiency in conducting bingo events in Alberta.

AGLC is committed to regularly reviewing its policies to better meet the needs of bingo stakeholders, while maintaining an effective regulatory environment. As a result, policy amendments have been made to Sections of the CBH as follows:

• Section 1.1
• Sections 3.3 and 3.6
• Sections 4.3 and 4.4
• Sections 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, and 5.5
• Section 7.2
• Sections 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 8.7, 8.8, 8.9, 8.10, and 8.11

See the Summary of Key Policy Amendments for additional information.

As a result of the review, amendments were also made to the Commercial Bingo Rules of Play and House Rules where required to align with the CBH policy changes.

The amended CBH may be accessed on AGLC's website. Additional information regarding AGLC's commitment to a modern regulatory environment that supports consumer choice, innovation and economic growth can be found on AGLC's website at aglc.ca/modernization.

Please familiarize yourself with the amended policies, update your Commercial Bing Handbook as required, and ensure all affected staff are notified of the new requirements.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact AGLC's Regulatory Services Division or call AGLC Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-4415.