Albertans now have even more options to gamble without leaving their homes..Thursday saw the launch of a provincial gambling website called Play Alberta, hosting a variety of casino favourites from blackjack to roulette to slot machines..“PlayAlberta.ca is another way AGLC is delivering a responsible gambling choice for the benefits of Albertans. The province’s regulated online gambling website will offer players expanded entertainment options with integrated responsible gambling features and generate revenue to support valuable programs and services Albertans rely on every day,” said Alain Maisonneuve, President & CEO, of the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission..The AGLC said in the near future, a sports book and poker will also be available on the site.. POLL: Many Albertans say they will ignore Christmas COVID lockdown .At signup, Albertans over the age of 18 will be required to verify their identity before having access to the platform’s features..“To support the relationship with existing venues, AGLC has established an online gambling advisory committee consisting of representatives from Alberta’s gaming industry. This will ensure that Play Alberta compliments Alberta’s land-based venues while allowing online players to have access to a legal and secure website,” the agency said in a statement..“(It) makes certain that money played in Alberta will stay in Alberta, ensures protection on account withdrawals and offers a suite of responsible gambling features, such as bet and time limits.”.In 2018-19, over $1.4 billion in net gaming income was generated for the province’s General Revenue Fund, which is used to support programs and services that Albertans rely on every day..Dave Naylor is the News Editor of the Western Standard.dnaylor@westernstandardonline.com.TWITTER: Twitter.com/nobby7694
