VLTs in Alberta

AGLC (Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis) conducts and manages video lottery terminals in Alberta1. They sit in age-restricted, liquor-licensed venues under a video retailer agreement2.

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Video lottery terminals in a bar in Alberta
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OperatorAGLC1
Number of VLTs6,000, according to AGLC's VLT page2
Machines per siteUp to 14 at a retailer; 15 to 49 at a gaming entertainment centre3
Minimum age184
Cash limitNo more cash accepted above a $250 balance5
Cash-out$1,250 ticket when the balance reaches $1,250 or more6
Ticket claimsWithin 30 days of issue7

Before you play

You choose a session time limit first; the terminal cashes out automatically after the second time session expires8.

Retailers may not give credit or credit-card cash advances for VLT play9.

Randomness and complaints

Outcomes are decided by a random number generator, and wins or losses cannot be predicted10.

AGLC asks players to report any VLT gaming irregularity to AGLC at 1-800-742-781811.

Help

The province's own online gaming: Play Alberta, AGLC's regulated online gambling site13.

Online casino offers on this site are not available to residents of Alberta.

Sources

  1. aglc.ca — checked 2026-10-24
  2. aglc.ca — checked 2026-10-24
  3. aglc.ca — checked 2026-10-24
  4. aglc.ca — checked 2026-10-24
  5. aglc.ca — checked 2026-10-24
  6. aglc.ca — checked 2026-10-24
  7. aglc.ca — checked 2026-10-24
  8. aglc.ca — checked 2026-10-24
  9. aglc.ca — checked 2026-10-24
  10. aglc.ca — checked 2026-10-24
  11. aglc.ca — checked 2026-10-24
  12. gamesenseab.ca — checked 2026-10-24
  13. aglc.ca — checked 2026-10-24