Fri. Mar 29th, 2024
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Alberta has launched PlayAlberta website to enable its citizen to indulge in state regulated gambling website.

This move comes after government began discussing about online gambling in the year 2019. According to government, citizens of Alberta were already spending approximately $378 million on offshore gambling websites, most of which are unregulated.

Therefore, the government decided to keep Alberta’s money within the province, hence unveiling this province regulated website.

Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis stated that, “PlayAlberta.ca 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”, as reported by CBC News, Canada.

The website has been designed keeping in mind about problem gambling and has incorporated features such limited time playing and preventing playing at bed time. It includes table and slot game with more games to be added to the menu.

With this launch, the province estimates the site will raise $3.74 million in 2021 and nearly $150 million in five years time.

Niaz Nejad, chief operating officer of AGLC stated that, “We don’t anticipate PlayAlberta to be cannibalizing from land-based casinos and racing entertainment centres in Alberta, as we’re focused on … giving options to online players who may be playing currently on unregulated offshore sites”, as reported by CBC News.

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