2008 News Archive

• Responsible Gambling Information Advertising Campaign In October, the AGLC in partnership with Alberta Health Services AADAC launched a new, multi-media responsible gambling information advertising campaign. With radio, television, online advertising, posters and CoolSign video ads in the AGLC’s casino and racing entertainment centres, the advertising campaign informs Albertans about the need to gamble responsibly. Find out more about the campaign by viewing and listening to the multi-media campaign materials.
• Socially responsible gambling the focus for Minister Lindsay at Las Vegas conferences - Nov. 13, 2008
  Alberta Solicitor General and Minister of Public Security, Fred Lindsay, travels to Las Vegas, Nevada, November 16 to 19 to attend the ninth-annual National Center for Responsible Gaming Conference. Presentations from experts will feature the latest in scientific research on gambling disorders and innovative ideas for prevention, treatment and responsible gambling. Minister's travel report.
• Albertans recognize Responsible Gambling Awareness Week – October 20-26 - Oct.10, 2008
  Responsible Gambling Awareness Week, October 20-26, focuses on educating Albertans on how to be responsible gamblers and how to access problem gambling prevention and treatment programs. The week’s theme is ‘Play Smart. Gamble Responsibly.’
• 2007-08 VLT Responsible Gambling Awards – Application deadline nears - Jul. 03, 2008
  Since 2003 the AGLC has recognized VLT retailers who met both the mandatory and voluntary requirements of the Responsible Gambling Awards Program. By fulfilling the requirements of the program, the successful VLT retailers are equipping themselves and their staff with the information and education to help their customers understand what responsible gambling is, help them make informed choices and set their own limits.
• Minimum drink prices, restricted happy hours among new policies to curb binge drinking - Jul. 03, 2008
  Beginning August 1, new province-wide rules will eliminate cheap drink specials, regulate the duration of ‘happy hours’ and limit last-call drink orders in licensed premises, to make provincial drinking establishments safer for staff and patrons.
• New council to coordinate provincial efforts to combat liquor related violence - Jun. 17, 2008
  Creating a safe environment for patrons and staff at bars and nightclubs in Alberta is the goal of the new Alberta Safer Bars Council (ASBC).
• Province launches new training program to make Alberta bars safer - Feb. 1, 2008
  Reducing violence and increasing safety are the goals of a new training program for security staff working at Alberta's bars. nightclubs, and other licensed establishments.

A complete listing of all news releases is published on the Government of Alberta’s homepage.