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For example, Boyle Street uses raised funds for staffing costs—but the administrative expenses associated with doing so are ineligible under AGLC’s definition of approved charitable purposes. AGLC for details). Slots located within 2 metres of “Game Sense” kiosks cannot be enabled, unless separated by a physical barrier. Ticket redemption kiosks, “Winner’s Edge” kiosks and any other kiosks found on a casino floor should not be within 2 metres of one another or any other electronic device.

The Alberta Gaming, Liquor, and Cannabis (AGLC) have announced that they are expanding charitable organizations’ use of proceeds in order to maintain key charitable programs while addressing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In keeping with mass gathering restrictions, charitable casino events that have been cancelled due to casino closures, will be given priority and rescheduled when casinos re-open. Changes to how charitable gaming proceeds may be used can be found on a question and answer resource from AGLC.

The following uses are eligible without the requirement for submission of forms normally used for these requests:

• Facility: groups that normally use a maximum 50 percent from gaming proceeds may use 100 percent for operating expenses at this time.

• Wages/Salaries: groups may use gaming proceeds in any positions that provide charitable services, even if the group is not able to carry out normal operations during the crisis.

• Emergency Assistance: groups may use gaming proceeds to assist members or individuals who are facing dire or serious circumstances.

• Donations: groups may use gaming proceeds for donations to other licensed groups or non-licensed groups to assist with charitable purposes. If the donation is made outside Alberta or Canada, AGLC staff are available to provide prior approval using the out-of-country donation request form, along with the Statutory Declaration and Recipient Agreement forms.

• Canadian Red Cross: groups may use gaming proceeds for emergency purposes relating to COVID-19 anywhere in the world if the proceeds are provided directly to the Canadian Red Cross.

• Aid of the Distressed: groups may use gaming proceeds for programs and services that address issues of social concern such as poverty, mental or physical illness, or disability.

• Case by case: upon request, gaming proceeds may be considered for other uses not included above.

For more information on this change, click here.

For resources and policy updates, visit our COVID-19 Resources page. CCVO will continue to regularly update this page.

Calgary community groups that count on funding worried volunteers won't want to pull all-nighters

Extending casino hours raises concerns

CBC News: Calgary at 6:00

Starting tomorrow, Alberta casino tables will be open three more hours each night, raising concerns about the ability for non-profit organizations that rely on gambling proceeds to find volunteers.

The Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) recently approved a three-hour extension, allowing casino tables to be open for a 17-hour stretch instead of the current 14 hours.

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Casino operators were calling for longer hours and some charities hoped it would increase their revenues, according to a report by the AGLC.

But other not-for-profit groups, which supply volunteers for casinos in exchange for a cut of the revenues, have questions about the decision-making process. Casinos produce $63,000 to $67,000 per quarter for each organization that sends volunteers.

To earn casino proceeds, an Alberta charity has to put 39 volunteers in casinos over a two-day period, said Leslie Evans, executive director of the Federation of Calgary Communities.

“Adding three hours to a day could make it more and more difficult to fill those shifts, especially on a weeknight,” she said.

Currently, volunteers are out of the casinos by 3 a.m., after counting cash. But now she expects they will be there as late as 5 a.m.

“It’s tough when you have to get up and go to work after getting out of the casino at three,” Evans said. “I think the perception will be that they might as well not go to sleep for an hour or two, that they might as well go straight to work. I think that will deter some people.”

Charities count on the funds

Not sending volunteers is not an option for many groups, she said.

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“There is no other fundraiser that has that equivalent take. So it’s really important. That money is used to offset our programs, facilities, and the services we provide to Calgarians and to Albertans, because casinos are across the province.”

She’s trying to reach the AGLC about who was consulted on the new rules and may join the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues in asking the province to reverse the decision. She’s also interested in creating a database of keen casino volunteers willing to fill in when organizations can’t get enough helpers.

Meeting 'consumer demand'

The Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission said it's trying to strike a balance, said Dan Huang.

'We're trying to meet consumer demand,' he said. 'We hope to see increased revenues for charities and we'll just monitor the situation and see how it goes from there.'

Lee Athias, who manages the Grey Eagle Casino, said 24-hour casinos are next.

'There are people here who work night shifts, there are people who work afternoon shifts, so why should they not have the opportunity to go out after work and do something, anything? Come in and have a meal, never mind play.'

Each organization will have to weigh whether the money justifies the later hours, said Athias.

'I'd be hard-pressed to see them go back to the old days of bottle drives and bake sales. You're not going to run your hockey team that way.'

According to a report by the AGLC, 61 per cent of the charities consulted liked the idea of longer hours.

“The majority of those in favor of longer hours cited increased revenue potential as the primary reason for doing so,” according to the report. “For those charities opposed to expanded table hours, an increased burden on the volunteer pool was the biggest concern for most charity groups. Other reasons for opposition include perceptions that the extra hours are unnecessary, and that there isn’t sufficient demand to justify more hours.”

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