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Gifting a lotto ticket to minors will put you on the naughty list

AGLC’s 13th annual Minors’ Awareness campaign will take place from now through December 25.
News Release

AGLC welcomes new President & CEO

Kandice Machado has been appointed to the position with Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC).
Gaming News Release

Play Alberta adds sports betting to roster

Play Alberta, is excited to announce that sports betting is now live.
Gaming News Release

Albertans are ready for single event sports betting

AGLC and Play Alberta are excited to add sports betting, including single event options, to the website later in 2021.
Information Bulletin

$4.5 million in contraband tobacco products seized by AGLC investigators

An investigation by Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) led to the seizure of an estimated $4.5 million dollars of contraband tobacco.
Gaming News Release

New fundraising opportunities support charities

AGLC is creating additional fundraising opportunities and greater flexibility for charities with updated raffle policies.
Gaming News Release

Albertans can now purchase lotto tickets online

New option to play draw-based games through Play Alberta
Information Bulletin

Sentencing complete for March 2019 contraband tobacco bust

Three individuals charged under a March 2019 contraband tobacco bust were recently sentenced.
Information Bulletin

$2.3 million in contraband tobacco products seized by AGLC investigators

An estimated $2.3 million dollars of contraband cigarettes and cigars were recently seized following an investigation by AGLC.
Gaming Information Bulletin

Play Alberta shuffles deck to include live dealer

Multiple casino-style table games will offer a live dealer option
Liquor News Release

Nightlife industry shines bright at Best Bar None awards

Sixty-two venues that follow top service standards were accredited with Best Bar None in 2016.
Liquor Policy update

Responsible liquor service focus of ‘happy hours’ policy change

The Alberta Gaming & Liquor Commission (AGLC) has eliminated the 8 p.m. limit on ‘happy hours'
Liquor News Release

Blanket approval for early liquor service during the Calgary Stampede

Bars, restaurants and lounges in the City of Calgary have the option to start liquor service at 8 a.m. during the 2016 Stampede.
Liquor Policy update

Policy update: Liquor advertising and product promotions

A number of changes have been made to the liquor advertising and product promotion policies.
Liquor News Release

‘If you drink and drive…you’ll make someone cry’

Grade 6 student’s powerful message on impaired driving selected as overall winner for provincial liquor bag contest.
Liquor News Release

Nightlife safety program comes to Wood Buffalo

The region’s bars, pubs, clubs, lounges and casinos are invited to participate in Best Bar None,
Liquor News Release

Staying within the Low-Risk Drinking Guidelines: It’s easier than you think

Awareness campaign encourages young adult Albertans to think about responsible drinking.
Liquor News Release

Best Bar None Edmonton celebrates the very best in Edmonton’s nightlife

Awards mark commitment towards safety and responsible service.
Liquor News Release

Best Bar None Awards celebrate the very best in Grande Prairie’s nightlife

Six Grande Prairie bars, clubs, and lounges received 2015 accreditation for their commitment to high customer service and safety standards.
Liquor News Release

Liquor markup increase

On October 27, 2015, the Government of Alberta announced an increase in liquor mark-up.