Gaming Information for Charitable Groups (GAIN)

GAIN can help!

If you have questions about:

  • Eligibility requirements
  • The licensing application process
  • Requirements for conducting an event
  • Allowable use of proceeds
  • Submitting financial reports

 

 

AGLC offers the Gaming Information for Charitable Groups (GAIN) program to help Alberta charities better understand charitable gaming policies.

GAIN provides essential information to groups that conduct or want to conduct charitable gaming activities like bingos, casinos, pull ticket sales or raffles.

 

Online offerings are available for volunteers of charitable organizations who want to access the information online, anytime, at their convenience.

 

Program materials

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Quick Facts

What is the GAIN program?

The GAIN program was developed to provide volunteers of charitable groups with a better understanding of the key policies related to charitable gaming.

How does GAIN benefit groups?

It provides valuable information about the charitable group's responsibilities and requirements of gaming licensing and how to be more accountable to their stakeholders and the community.

Over 55,000 participants have attended GAIN sessions, webinars and have access to GAIN information online.

What topics do webinar sessions cover?

Webinars are one hour in length and address different topics in the life cycle of a charitable gaming event. Webinar topics include:

 

What topics do online modules cover?

GAIN Online information is separated into seven modules to allow the user to participate in any of the courses based on their specific needs or interests. Module topics include:

Who should attend the sessions?

Members of charitable or religious organizations, and volunteer or not-for-profit groups that conduct licensed gaming events.

Recommended for group executives with signing authority of gaming accounts and gaming event chairpersons.

How to register for a session?

Registration is required; confirmation is provided.

Create an individual account at aglc.ca/training.

Sign in to your account. From the Home page either select an online course from the AGLC Certifications list or search "GAIN Webinars" using the Find Learning feature.

Online courses: Click on Start Course.

Webinars: Click on Search in the Find Learning feature when you have selected a webinar from the dropdown list. Then click on Assign to Me. An email confirmation will be sent to you with the webinar details.

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For more details about GAIN sessions, please contact us.