Proceeds to Charities from Licensed Casino Events

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MLA Advisory Committee to Review Eligible
Organizations’ Access to and Distribution of
Proceeds from Licensed Casino Events
MLA Doug Griffiths, Chair
MLA Dave Rodney
MLA Doug Elniski
- Advice to Minister -
March 2010
MLA Advisory Committee to Review Eligible Organizations’ Access to and 2010
Distribution of Proceeds from Licensed Casino Events
Table of Contents
Comments from the Chair
Executive Summary
Introduction
MLA Committee
Purpose
Scope
Objectives
Background
The Criminal Code
Alberta’s Charitable Gaming Model
Casino Regions and Access
Proceeds Distribution
Volunteer Requirements
Current Situation
Waiting Period – Access
Proceeds Earned – Distribution of Proceeds
Annualized Proceeds
Consultation Summary
Consultation process
Consultation Findings Summary
Access
Distribution of Proceeds
Number of Volunteers
Committee Findings
Access
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MLA Advisory Committee to Review Eligible Organizations’ Access to and 2010
Recommendations
Volunteers
Proceeds and Access
Appendix
Terms of Reference
News Releases
Consultation
Analysis
Letter to Stakeholders
Background Paper and Consultation Questions
List of meeting dates and locations
Names of Participating Organizations
AGLC Policies
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Executive Summary
In September 2009, a committee of MLAs was appointed by the former Solicitor
General and Minister of Public Security, Mr. Fred Lindsay. The purpose of this MLA
committee was to conduct a review of the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission’s
(AGLC) policies regarding access to licensed casino events by eligible organizations,
the distribution of proceeds from licensed casino events to these organizations, and the
number of volunteers required to conduct casino events.
Current Situation
Alberta has 19 traditional casino facilities located in different regions throughout the
province. Edmonton and Calgary each have five, Red Deer has two and the remaining
seven casino regions each have one. The total number of charities assigned per
casino facility ranges from a low of 244 in the Fort McMurray region to a high of 524 in
Lethbridge.
Each year, there is the potential to schedule 3,458 two-day casino events in Alberta’s
casino facilities (182 events per casino). Because there are more eligible charities than
there are casino events in a year and because they are not evenly distributed
throughout the province, there is a waiting period to hold a casino event. The waiting
period to hold a casino event varies considerably across the province from 16 months
in Fort McMurray and Medicine Hat to 34.5 months in Lethbridge.
Between casino regions, proceeds earned can vary considerably. This is due to various
factors including, among other things, population base, economic conditions, or size of
casino. Proceeds averaged over the previous eight quarters have ranged from a high
of $77,486 in Edmonton to a low of $18,011 in the St. Albert/Camrose pooling region.
Annualized proceeds are a calculation of the estimated proceeds per year – it is not
the actual proceeds per event. There are two primary factors that determine
“annualized proceeds”; the waiting period and the proceeds per event. Using an
average from January 2007 to December 2009, annualized proceeds range from a high
of $46,971 in Calgary to a low of $6,972 in Camrose.
At present, casino events in Calgary and Edmonton require a minimum requirement of
25 volunteers. Events outside of those cities require a minimum volunteer requirement
of 15 volunteers.
A total of 1,408 participants representing 910 eligible organizations participated in 15
regional consultations between September and December 2009. The Committee
received 416 eligible written submissions (email, mail and fax). Casino operators and
casino advisors were provided with the opportunity to comment on the number of
volunteers.
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Committee Findings
The Committee heard that charities throughout Alberta are very satisfied with Alberta’s
charitable casino model. Although charities suggest some efficiencies may exist in
terms of volunteer responsibilities, they are willing to provide the volunteers required to
conduct the events. There are concerns with the distribution of proceeds to charities
and the access of charities to the various casino regions. The Committee finds that the
concerns are a direct result of the variability in the proceeds earned throughout the
province, both in terms of the proceeds per events and the annualized proceeds.
The Committee and the charities consulted during this review are all very aware that
there is a limited amount of casino proceeds available and that any amendments to
policies that impact the distribution of proceeds or the access to casino regions results
in a reallocation of those casino proceeds.
Committee Recommendations
Recommendation 1
The Committee is not recommending any major changes to the number of volunteers
within the charitable casino model. However, wherever possible, the Committee
recommends that the AGLC Board minimize the time and effort required by volunteers
in the conduct and management of the casino event and provide for flexibility for
volunteers, while ensuring the “operating mind” remains that of the charity.
Proceeds and Access
Recommendation 2
The Committee recognizes that risk should be minimized or shared amongst charities
and therefore, the Committee recommends that:
 within a quarter, all proceeds to charities with a casino event at the same casino
should continue to be equal; and
 within casino regions with more than one casino where charities can choose from
more than one casino to hold their casino event, all proceeds should continue to
be equal.
Recommendation 3
The Committee recognizes that the proceeds from table games are earned directly from
the conduct and management of those games by eligible organizations within the casino
region; therefore, those charities within the casino region should receive the proceeds
from those table games.
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Recommendation 4
The Committee recognizes that communities surrounding cities with casino facilities
contribute to the proceeds of casino events within those cities; therefore, a region
should be created around Edmonton, such as a greater Edmonton casino region
(similar to the existing casino region around Calgary) and electronic gaming proceeds
should be distributed equally amongst casino events located within the casino region
surrounding Edmonton and casino facilities located within Edmonton. (Currently, this is
the case with the Calgary casino region that surrounds Calgary).
Recommendation 5
The Committee recognizes that casino region boundaries outside of Edmonton and
Calgary are arbitrary; therefore, electronic gaming proceeds should be shared equally
amongst charities assigned to casino regions outside of Edmonton and Calgary.
Recommendation 6
The Committee recommends that casino region boundaries outside of Edmonton and
Calgary should be “optimized” by minimizing the variance in the waiting period between
casino events between casino regions, while also taking into account travel
considerations to casino facilities.
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Introduction
Alberta’s charitable gaming model provides an opportunity for charitable and religious
organizations 1 to conduct and manage over 3,400 casino events each year. In 2008-09,
eligible organizations received $199 million from casino events. 2 The proceeds to
charities have grown since 2002-03 when charitable casino proceeds were $122 million.
Although the total amount of gaming proceeds is lauded by charities, many have
expressed concerns with how these proceeds are distributed or shared amongst
groups. A primary reason for this concern is that there are more groups eligible to
conduct casino events (over 7,000 charities) than there are available licensed casino
events each year (3,458). The eligible groups are not evenly distributed across the
province, meaning that there are some areas that have a high number of charities
sharing one casino facility. As well, some casino facilities generate more revenue than
others, meaning that the charities that conduct and manage events in regions with
better performing casino facilities receive greater proceeds. Another concern expressed
by some charities is the difficulties associated with finding volunteers to work the casino
event.
MLA Committee
In September 2009, a committee of MLAs was appointed by the former Solicitor
General and Minister of Public Security, Mr. Fred Lindsay. The Committee was
comprised of three MLAs:
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 Mr. Doug Griffiths (MLA for Battle River-Wainwright), as Chair,
 Mr. Dave Rodney (MLA for Calgary-Lougheed), as member, and
 Mr. Doug Elniski (MLA for Edmonton-Calder), as member.
Purpose
The purpose of the MLA Committee was to conduct a review of the Alberta Gaming and
Liquor Commission’s (AGLC) policies regarding access to licensed casino events by
eligible organizations and the distribution of proceeds from licensed casino events to
these organizations to ensure that:
1. Proceeds are equitably distributed to eligible organizations;
2. Eligible organizations are able to continue to deliver their programs/services;
3. The policies are current, specific, clear, transparent, and accessible to eligible
organizations; and
4. The policies comply with the requirements of the Criminal Code (Canada), the
Gaming and Liquor Act and the Gaming and Liquor Regulation.
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Charitable and religious organizations are referred to as “charities” through the remainder of this report.
In 2001, the Government of Alberta implemented the First Nation Gaming Policy. The policy is based on Alberta’s
charitable gaming model and applies to First Nation casinos that are located on reserve land. In 2008/09, an
additional $53 million was earned by Host First Nation charities at casinos located on First Nation reserves.
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On September 17, 2009, Mr. Doug Griffiths (MLA Battle River–Wainwright) replaced Mr. Rob Anderson (MLA for
Airdrie-Chestermere) as Chair of the committee.
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Scope
The MLA Committee was to act in an advisory capacity to the Minister responsible for
the AGLC and make recommendations to the Minister on the following matters:
1. The criteria to be used to determine equitable access by eligible organizations to
licensed casino events, including consideration of casino region boundaries and
suggestions for improved access;
2. The criteria to be used to determine equitable distribution of casino proceeds (i.e.
from slot machines and table games) to eligible organizations from licensed
casino events throughout Alberta and suggestions for improved distribution; and
3. The number of volunteers required to conduct casino events.
Objectives
The following were the objectives for the review:
 Conduct stakeholder consultations with eligible organizations throughout
Alberta.
 Research and analyze the potential criteria that may be used to determine
equitable access by eligible organizations to licensed casino events.
 Research and analyze potential criteria that may be used to determine equitable
distribution of casino proceeds.
 Provide an analysis of options considered to improve the access and distribution
of proceeds to eligible organizations.
 Research and analyze the number of volunteers required to conduct a casino
event.
 Make recommendations to the Minister.
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Background
The Criminal Code
The Criminal Code (Canada) bans all forms of gambling in Canada, with specified
exceptions.
Two of those exceptions are set out under section 207 of the Criminal Code. The first
exception allows Provincial governments to conduct and manage gaming activities
alone, or in conjunction with other provinces. The second exception allows a Provincial
government to issue licences to charitable or religious organizations to conduct and
manage non-electronic forms of gaming, as long as the proceeds go toward charitable
or religious purposes. A summary of the relevant provisions under section 207 are as
follows:
 Section 207(1)(a) – where the provincial government conducts and manages all
gaming activities (an exclusive requirement for any electronic gaming operation);
and
 Section 207(1)(b) – where a licensed charitable or religious organization
conducts and manages (non-electronic) gaming activities pursuant to a licence
issued by a provincial authority and provided that the proceeds of the gaming
activity are used for charitable or religious purposes.
The phrase “conducts and manages” articulates the fact that the fundamental decisions
regarding gaming activities, in the above two exceptions, must lie with the provincial
government or a charitable or religious organization. This is also referred to as the
“operating mind”.
For simplicity, the organization with the authority to make fundamental decisions is used
to differentiate the two main forms of gaming:
 Section 207(1)(a) where the provincial government has authority is termed
“Provincial Gaming” or “Provincial Lotteries.”
 Section 207(1)(b) where the charitable or religious organization has the authority
is termed “Charitable Gaming.” Section 207(1)(b) states that it is lawful:
“for a charitable or religious organization, pursuant to a licence issued by the
Lieutenant Governor in Council of a province or by such other person or authority
in the province as may be specified by the Lieutenant Governor in Council
thereof, to conduct and manage a lottery scheme in that province if the proceeds
from a lottery scheme are used for a charitable or religious object or purpose”
Each province within Canada has chosen to implement a unique combination of
provincial and charitable gaming activities. Some jurisdictions have taken a very handson approach, where the province conducts and manages most, or all, gaming activities
in the province. Other jurisdictions have taken a more hands-off approach, where the
province conducts and manages electronic gaming and allows charitable and religious
organizations to conduct and manage bingo, pull tickets, and raffles. Alberta is the only
Canadian jurisdiction where charitable and religious organizations conduct and manage
non-electronic gaming activities within casino facilities.
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Alberta’s Charitable Gaming Model
Alberta employs a charitable gaming model. Within this model, casino, bingo, raffle and
pull ticket events may only occur when eligible religious and charitable organizations
apply for and receive a licence from the AGLC to conduct and manage the gaming
activity. Eligible organizations earn proceeds from their direct involvement in the gaming
activities. This model is distinct in Canada with respect to the relatively high involvement
by charitable organizations. In other jurisdictions, the government typically plays a more
prominent role in conducting and managing gaming activities, receives most of the
proceeds, and distributes the proceeds as it deems appropriate. This is particularly true
with respect to casino facilities in other provinces.
In Alberta, charities are specifically licensed to conduct and manage table games, such
as roulette, blackjack, and poker, at two-day events at traditional casino facilities. In
return, charities receive the proceeds from the table games and pay a fixed fee to the
facility operator. Other than licence fees, the AGLC receives no share of the proceeds
from these activities.
According to the Criminal Code (Canada), only a province or its agent, which in
Alberta’s case is the AGLC, may conduct and manage electronic gaming, such as slot
machines. Although charities play no direct role in the operation of slot machines, they
receive a 15 percent commission from slot machine net sales. A commission is paid by
the AGLC to charities because the slot machines are running during the charities’
licensed casino events. The majority of proceeds to charities are from slot machines. In
2008-09, charities received about $63 million from table games and over $136 million
from electronic gaming at casino facilities.
There are 19 traditional casino facilities located throughout Alberta. Not every
community in Alberta has a casino facility. Charities are generally assigned to the
nearest casino (outside of Edmonton or Calgary) – meaning that “casino regions” have
been defined. In general, the casino region boundaries take into consideration factors
such as travel time and distance and the number of casinos in a region. The following
map shows the current casino boundaries.
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The number of charities within each region
has significantly increased over time – with
some regions increasing faster than others. In
2000, there were under 4,000 charities eligible
to hold a casino event. In 2010, there are over
7,000 charities eligible to hold a casino event
at any one time.
Access to casino facilities is currently guided
by the following principles:
Nearest Casino Access
Casino proceeds should be distributed back to
the communities or regions from which they came.
Typically, charities are licensed to conduct two-day events at casino facilities in the
community or region where they conduct their program delivery. Casino regions are
defined so that licensed charities are generally assigned to their nearest casino for their
event.
Charities’ Access to Edmonton and Calgary
Only charities located within Edmonton and Calgary or those providing province-wide
services are permitted to receive a licence for a casino event in Edmonton and Calgary
casino facilities.
In addition to ensuring that casino proceeds are distributed back to the communities
from which they came, many charities in the larger urban centres of Edmonton and
Calgary support a larger client-base. This includes the provincial charities which provide
services throughout Alberta.
AGLC Board Policies specifically related to access to casino facilities are located in:
• Section 2.1.2 - Casino Terms and Conditions and Operating Guidelines.
Prior to 1996, charities that conducted casino events could actually lose money. Losses
were incurred when the total prizes paid out were greater than the total bets placed
during a given casino event. There were times when a charity would conduct an event
on a day when attendance was low at a casino and incur a loss. Also, the casino facility
fee had to be paid before the charity received any proceeds. As facility fees increased,
charities made less (or no) money. Facility operators even offered “no-loss insurance” to
charities so they wouldn’t end up having to pay more than they earned.
Two changes were implemented in 1996 to address these issues: First, the fixed facility
fees were capped at an amount equivalent to a percentage of proceeds. Second, the
pooling of charitable proceeds was made mandatory at all casino facilities. This evened
out the disparity in net revenues between different casino events at the same casino
facility. All charities that held an event in the same three-month period at one casino
facility pooled their proceeds and losses – and each received the same “pool payout”.
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The pooling of revenues ensured that charities working the less active mid-week time
slots would receive the same amount of revenue as those working on the prime
weekend time slots.
In 1998 and 1999, further changes directed that the charity commission on slot
machines be pooled within a city. All charities holding a casino event within the same
quarter in the same city pooled their slot machine proceeds. Subsequently, the AGLC’s
Licensing Policy Review of 2001 recommended that charitable proceeds from casino
table games be pooled by city. These changes created a more equitable distribution of
casino proceeds to charitable groups which operate within the same community. Citywide pooling eliminated the competition to hold an event in a more profitable casino
within the same community.
Today, the distribution of casino proceeds is based on the following principles:
Revenue Pooling
Charities holding casino events at a casino within a city or region should receive the
same proceeds from the events.
Regions with more than one casino facility pool proceeds across all casino facilities in
the region. Revenue (or regional) pooling ensures that within a city or region, a charity
volunteering at a lower-performing casino receives the same proceeds as a charity with
an event in a higher-performing facility. This is the case in Edmonton (five casino
facilities), Calgary urban (five casino facilities), and Red Deer (two casino facilities).
Revenue pooling also occurs between the Camrose and St. Albert regions (2 casino
facilities). Prior to the opening of the Camrose casino, charities that are currently
located within the Camrose casino region were located within the St. Albert casino
region. Therefore, for historical reasons, proceeds are pooled within the two regions.
Within the city of Calgary, one of its six casino facilities within the Calgary city limits is
designated as a “rural” casino to service the charities within the Calgary rural casino
region which surrounds Calgary. Electronic gaming proceeds are pooled amongst all
six casino facilities. The Calgary rural casino does not pool table game proceeds.
Quarterly Pooling
Charities within a pooling region should receive a similar amount of proceeds regardless
of the day of the week they hold their event.
Proceeds are typically higher on weekends than weekdays. Quarterly pooling ensures
charities that conduct events in the same casino during the same quarter all receive an
equal amount of proceeds.
Pooling should only occur among similar size traditional casino facilities since minor and
major casino facilities have different volunteer requirements.
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This is the case with Edmonton and Calgary (major casino facilities) and Red Deer and
St. Albert/Camrose (minor casino facilities). Events in major casino facilities require
more effort (minimum requirement is 25 volunteers) on the part of the charity than
events in minor casino facilities (minimum requirement is 15 volunteers).
AGLC Board Policies specifically related to the distribution of casino proceeds are
located in:
• Section 2.9 - Casino Terms and Conditions and Operating Guidelines; and
• Section 23 - Casino Licensee Terms and Conditions.
In Alberta, charities are licensed specifically to conduct and manage table games in
casino facilities and, as a result, earn proceeds from the table games. The charitable
casino event licensee is required to provide volunteers for various key financial
positions during the casino event. Charitable volunteers have no direct role or
involvement in the operation of slot machines during the charitable casino event, but are
paid a commission for allowing the province to operate slot machines during their
licensed casino event. This commission to charities is 15 percent of net proceeds from
electronic gaming.
In general, minor casino facilities (those with between one and 15 table games) require
a minimum of 15 volunteers and major casino facilities (those with 16 or more table
games) require a minimum of 25 volunteers. However, charities with not enough
volunteers to conduct an event alone may apply for a joint venture licence with another
group.
Volunteers work in the cash cage or the count room and fill the positions of:
 General Manager and Alternate
 Banker
 Cashier
 Count Room Supervisor
 Chip Runner
 Count Room staff (Counter, Sorter, Amalgamator)
 Independent registered gaming workers, Casino Advisors, are hired by charities
to assist charitable groups in the conduct of their casino event.
The first four positions must be filled by members of the charity. Other positions can be
recruited outside of the charity’s membership.
AGLC Board Policies specifically related to volunteer requirements are located in:
• Section 2.4 - Casino Terms and Conditions and Operating Guidelines; and
• Section 27 to 37 - Casino Licensee Terms and Conditions.
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Current Situation
Waiting Period - Access
At present, there are approximately 7,000 charities eligible to hold a casino event at a
casino in Alberta. These charities are not evenly distributed throughout the province and
are not evenly distributed throughout the designated casino regions. There is a low of
244 charities in the Fort McMurray region and 246 in the Medicine Hat region up to a
high of 1,682 charities in the Edmonton region.
The 19 casino facilities are located in different regions throughout the province.
Edmonton and Calgary each have five, Red Deer has two and the remaining regions
have one. Therefore, as shown in Table A, the number of charities assigned per casino
ranges from a low of 244 in the Fort McMurray region to a high of 524 in Lethbridge.
Each year, there is the potential to schedule 3,458 two-day casino events in Alberta’s
casino facilities (182 events per casino). Because there are more eligible charities than
there are casino events in a year and because they are not evenly distributed
throughout the province, there is a waiting period to hold a casino event. The waiting
period to hold a casino event varies considerably across the province from 16 months in
Fort McMurray and Medicine Hat to 34.5 months in Lethbridge.
The majority of charities deliver their programs within the designated casino region
where they are assigned to conduct their casino event. This is primarily because the
service area for most charities is a single community.
In February 2010, there were 261 provincial charities. These are charities which provide
services throughout the province and are permitted to choose the casino region in which
they will hold their casino event. The majority, 56 percent, hold their casino events in
Edmonton, 38 percent hold their events in Calgary and the remaining events are held at
other casino facilities throughout the province. Provincial charities are included in the
“Number of Charities” within the region in Table A.
Table A: Number of Charities per Casino
Casino Region
Number of
Casinos
Number of
1
Charities
Charities per
Casino
Waiting Period
Between Events
(months)
16.1
16.2
19.3
22.2
32.4
33.0
27.7
31.0
33.2
34.5
Fort McMurray
1
244
244
Medicine Hat
1
246
246
Calgary Urban
5
1,466
293.2
Edmonton
5
1,682
336.4
Calgary Rural
1
491
491
Red Deer
2
1000
500
St. Albert
1
420
420
Camrose
1
470
470
Grande Prairie
1
503
503
Lethbridge
1
524
524
Totals
19
7,046
1
Number of licensed charities on waiting lists in each region as of February 1, 2010
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Proceeds Earned – Distribution of Proceeds
Due to the implementation of pooling principles as described previously, the distribution
of proceeds to charities within each region are the same for each charity that held a
casino event within the quarter.
Between casino regions, proceeds earned can vary considerably. This is due to various
factors including, among other things, population base, economic conditions, or size of
casino. Proceeds averaged over the previous eight quarters have ranged from a high of
$77,486 in Edmonton to a low of $18,011 in the St. Albert/Camrose pooling region
(Table B).
Within the city of Calgary, one casino has been designated as a casino to service the
Calgary-Rural region. In keeping with the pooling principles, all electronic proceeds are
pooled between all six casino facilities located within the city of Calgary. The CalgaryRural casino does not pool table game proceeds with other Calgary casino facilities.
Table B: Casino Proceeds to Charities
Casino Region
Table
Proceeds
Electronic
Proceeds
Proceeds/
1
Event
Edmonton
$26,405
$51,081
$77,486
Calgary
$34,564
$40,981
$75,544
Fort McMurray
$5,776
$54,061
$59,837
2
Calgary Rural
$5,029
$40,981
$46,010
Grande Prairie
$3,686
$33,690
$37,376
Lethbridge
$3,465
$31,994
$35,460
Red Deer
$1,803
$24,830
$26,633
Medicine Hat
($60)
$20,015
$19,955
3
St. Albert
$926
$17,085
$18,011
3
Camrose
$926
$17,085
$18,011
1
Average of proceeds per event paid out to charities from January 2007 to December 2009.
2
Calgary Rural casino pools slot proceeds with all other Calgary casino facilities.
3
Proceeds are pooled for the St. Albert and Camrose casino facilities.
Annualized Proceeds
Annualized proceeds are a calculation of the estimated proceeds per year – It is not the
actual proceeds per event. There are two primary factors that determine “annualized
proceeds”; the waiting period and the proceeds per event.
Waiting period is the length of time that each charity must wait between holding casino
events in its region. Waiting period can be affected by changing the number of casino
facilities within a region, or by changing the number of charities within a particular
region.
Proceeds per event is the dollar share of proceeds from the casino event that a charity
receives. Proceeds per event can be affected by changing the revenue generated by
the casino or by pooling revenue from a number of casino facilities among the charities.
By taking proceeds per event and factoring in the waiting period, the amount of casino
proceeds to each charity on an annual basis, or “annualized proceeds”, are determined.
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Annualized proceeds are calculated by dividing proceeds per event by the waiting
period in years. Annualized proceeds combines the effects of the waiting period and the
proceeds per event into a single indicator.
For example, although the proceeds per event are higher for charities in Red Deer
($26,633) than Medicine Hat ($19,955), the difference in waiting periods to hold a
casino event between Red Deer (33 months) and Medicine Hat (16.2 months) means
that on an annualized basis, charities in Red Deer received $9,685, while charities in
Medicine Hat received $14,782. Because proceeds per event and the waiting periods
to hold a casino event vary considerably across the province, there is considerable
disparity in annualized proceeds. Using an average from January 2007 to December
2009, annualized proceeds range from a high of $46,971 in Calgary to a low of $6,972
in Camrose.
Table C outlines the waiting period in each casino region, the number of charities
eligible to hold a casino event in each region, the average proceeds raised per casino
event, and the annualized proceeds using an average over the last eight quarters.
Table C: Proceeds to Charities, Waiting Period and Annualized Proceeds
Region
Table
Electronic
1
Total
Waiting
Period
No.
2
Charities
Annualized
3
Calgary
$34,564
$40,981
$75,544
19.3
1466
$46,971
Fort
$5,776
$54,061
$59,837
16.1
244
$44,599
McMurray
Edmonton
$26,405
$51,081
$77,486
22.2
1682
$41,884
Calgary Rural
$5,029
$40,981
$46,010
32.4
491
$17,041
Medicine Hat
($60)
$20,015
$19,955
16.2
246
$14,782
Grande
$3,686
$33,690
$37,376
33.2
503
$13,509
Prairie
Lethbridge
$3,465
$31,994
$35,460
34.5
524
$12,334
Red Deer
$1,803
$24,830
$26,633
33
1000
$9,685
St. Albert
$926
$17,085
$18,011
27.7
420
$7,803
Camrose
$926
$17,085
$18,011
31
470
$6,972
1
Average of proceeds per event paid out to charities from January 2007 to December 2009.
2
Number of licensed charities on waiting lists in each region as of February 1, 2010.
3
Annualized proceeds are calculated by dividing proceeds per event by the waiting period in years.
At present, casino events in Calgary and Edmonton require a minimum requirement of
25 volunteers. Events outside of those cities require a minimum volunteer requirement
of 15 volunteers.
Some charities and casino operators have requested that the number of volunteers
required to conduct an event be reviewed.
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Consultation Process
All charitable organizations licensed or slotted for casino events were provided the
opportunity to participate in the province-wide consultation. A letter announcing the
consultation was sent to all licensed/slotted charitable organizations the same day as
the announcement of the review. Eligible organizations were invited to participate in
regional consultation meetings (discussion groups) and/or provide a written submission.
To provide a common base for feedback on the three key issues, questions were
created by which submissions could be made. An overview of the issues and the
AGLC’s operating principles were presented with the questions in order to establish a
common understanding. The questions enabled eligible organizations to present
feedback on current principles in which the AGLC operates and provide suggestions for
improvement and alternative approaches.
Information regarding the consultation process consisting of background information on
the distribution of casino proceeds to licensed charities, key questions to focus the input
from stakeholders, and schedule/registration for consultation meetings, written
submission instructions and contact information was made available on the AGLC
website.
Regional consultation meetings were scheduled in each of the following locations:
Grande Prairie
Fort McMurray
St. Albert
Edmonton
Camrose
Red Deer
Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
Calgary
Each consultation meeting lasted approximately two and a half hours. The meetings
were facilitated by the Community Development Branch of Alberta Culture and
Community Spirit. The Committee members listened to discussions and sought
clarification of views expressed. A 15 minute presentation outlining the issues and
challenges with the current principles was presented by the Director of Licensing and
Charitable Gaming from the AGLC.
Participants took part in group discussions with the focus on the three consultation
questions. Each group was asked to record their discussion and to report back key
points of discussion. Feedback was collected at the end of the meeting.
Eligible organizations were also encouraged to provide written submissions through
mail, fax or email. The deadline for written submissions was November 20, 2009 4.
A total of 1,408 participants representing 910 eligible organizations participated in 15
regional consultations. The Committee also received 416 eligible written submissions
(email, mail and fax) between September and December 2009.
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The original deadline, October 30, 2009, was extended.
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Casino operators and casino advisors were provided with the opportunity to comment
on the number of volunteers.
Consultation Findings Summary
A total of 416 eligible individual submissions were received across ten casino regions.
Feedback was gathered from a total of 160 stakeholder tables during the 15 sessions
held in nine locations throughout the province. (Additional information is provided in the
Appendix)
Access
Individual Submissions
Individual organizations were asked if some boundaries should be moved to help
equalize wait times across the province. Of the 362 submissions that addressed wait
times, 45 percent responded ‘No’, while 34 percent responded ‘Yes’. Of those who said
‘Yes’, 61 percent were from Camrose, Calgary Rural and Red Deer. Of those who said
‘No’, 77 percent were from Edmonton and Calgary. Charities assigned to Fort McMurray
and Medicine Hat tended to lean toward not moving boundaries. Twenty-one percent of
the 362 organizations did not directly answer the question.
When asked if casinos within Edmonton and Calgary should be accessible only to
charities within these regions as well as provincial charities, 33 percent responded
‘Yes’, while 21 percent responded ‘No’. Of those who said ‘Yes’, 86 percent were from
Edmonton and Calgary. Of those who said ‘No’, 77 percent were from outside of
Edmonton and Calgary with the most significantly opposed regions being Camrose,
Calgary Rural, and St. Albert. Forty-six percent of the 362 organizations did not directly
answer the question.
Key factors for consideration in moving boundaries included travel (time, distance, cost,
and safety for volunteers), the effect on wait times, demographics (population and
density), differences between “urban” and “rural” regions, number and recruitment of
volunteers, and the population that is served by the charities. Generally, “urban”
referred to Calgary or Edmonton. Travel was considered a priority factor for all but one
region. Other than travel, equitable wait time was the focus for those outside of
Edmonton and Calgary. Those within Edmonton and Calgary considered population
density and the population base that the charity serves.
The most frequently recurring alternatives for addressing wait times included:
 Changing the boundaries to include a metro concept, that is, greater Calgary
area and/or greater Edmonton area;
 Pooling all or some proceeds;
 Reducing the number of charities by applying stricter eligibility criteria and better
screening;
 Having flexible boundaries allowing for rotations and charity choice, e.g., access
to Edmonton, Calgary, or Fort McMurray on a limited time basis; and
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 Combining “urban” and “rural” boundaries or opening “urban” boundaries, e.g.,
Calgary and Calgary Rural, Edmonton and Camrose.
Regional Sessions
Stakeholders were asked if some boundaries should be moved to help equalize wait
times across the province. Of the 160 tables overall, 47 percent responded ‘No’, while
43 percent responded ‘Yes’. No direct answer was recorded or could be implied for 10
percent of the tables.
When asked if casinos within Edmonton and Calgary should be accessible only to
charities within these regions as well as provincial charities, approximately 47 percent
responded ‘Yes’, while 24 percent responded ‘No’. No direct answer was recorded or
could be implied for 29 percent of the tables.
Key factors for consideration in moving boundaries included travel (time, distance, cost,
and safety for volunteers), the effect on wait times, demographics (population and
density), differences between “urban” and “rural” costs and proceeds, and the
distribution of proceeds.
The most frequently recurring alternatives included:
 Combining “urban” and “rural” boundaries, e.g., Calgary and Calgary Rural,
Edmonton and Camrose;
 Having flexible boundaries allowing for rotations and charity choice;
 Changing the boundaries to a greater area concept, e.g. north and south, moving
Calgary boundaries north;
 Reducing the number of charities by applying stricter eligibility criteria and better
screening; and
 Pooling all or some proceeds.
Individual organizations were asked if proceeds from casino events should be
distributed back to the communities or regions from which they came (current policy). Of
the 397 submissions that addressed proceeds, 53 percent responded ‘Yes’, while 13
percent responded ‘No’. Of those who said ‘Yes’, 78 percent were from Edmonton and
Calgary. Calgary Rural, Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge, and Medicine Hat
charities tended to agree with this statement. Of those who said ‘No’, 70 percent were
from Camrose, St. Albert, and Red Deer. Thirty four percent of the 397 organizations
did not answer this question directly.
When asked if charities holding casino events within a quarter and having the same
volunteer requirement should receive the same proceeds within the region (current
policy), 54 percent responded ‘Yes’, while 7 percent responded ‘No’. There did not
appear to be any significant regional trends. Thirty nine percent did not answer the
question directly.
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The most frequently recurring alternatives for distributing proceeds included:
 Pooling proceeds province-wide (among the top three response for nine regions);
 Distributing proceeds based on an equal basis (among top three responses for
six regions – Calgary Rural, Camrose, Grande Prairie, Medicine Hat, Red Deer,
and St. Albert);
 Distributing proceeds based on charity characteristics such as size and needs
(among top three response for three regions – Calgary, Edmonton and Fort
McMurray);
 Distributing proceeds based on the number of volunteers (based on volunteer
hours) (9 percent of respondents – top three response for two regions – Red
Deer and St. Albert); and
 Seeking supplemental funding sources for charities (among top three responses
for one region – Calgary).
Regional Sessions
Stakeholders were asked if proceeds from casino events should be distributed back to
the communities or regions from which they came (current policy). Of the 160 tables
overall, 64 percent responded ‘Yes’, while 28 percent responded ‘No’. No direct answer
was stated or could be implied for 8 percent of the tables.
When asked if charities holding casino events within a quarter and having the same
volunteer requirement should receive the same proceeds within the region (current
policy), 64 percent responded ‘Yes’, while 12 percent responded ‘No’. No direct answer
was recorded or could be implied for 24 percent of the tables.
 Pooling proceeds province-wide;
 Increasing the percentage of government allocation of proceeds to charities;
 Changing the boundaries to equalize proceeds;
 Distributing proceeds based on charity characteristics; and
 Distributing proceeds based on volunteer numbers or hours.
Individual organizations were asked if the number of volunteers required to conduct and
manage a casino event should be decreased or remain the same. Of the 352
submissions that addressed volunteers, 69 percent suggested the number remain the
same, 6 percent suggested the number decrease and 2 percent suggested the number
increase. There did not appear to be regional differences.
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The most frequently recurring alternatives for changing volunteer numbers included:
 Allowing charities to run joint casinos;
 Casinos being more flexible about volunteer positions;
 Having the number of volunteers decided by the casino or advisors;
 Reducing the number of volunteers required;
 Allowing charities to share volunteers or compiling a list of additional volunteers;
and
 Charities giving up their casino event if they had insufficient volunteers.
Regional Sessions
Stakeholders were asked if the number of volunteers required to conduct and manage a
casino event should be decreased or remain the same. Of the 160 tables overall, 69
percent suggested the number remain the same, 14 percent suggested the number
decrease, and 1 percent suggested the number increase.
 Casinos being more flexible about volunteer positions;
 Allowing charities to run joint casinos;
 Allowing charities to share volunteers or compiling a list of additional volunteers;
 Eliminating or decreasing the number of chip runners; and
 Charities giving up their casino event if they had insufficient volunteers.
Casino Operator Submissions
The Alberta Charitable Casino Operators (ACCO) met with the MLA Committee and
provided a written submission stating their support for charitable casino model and the
continued involvement of charities and volunteers in operating casino events. Options
were presented that “do not advocate the elimination or reduction in importance of
charities or volunteers”.
The preferred option by ACCO recommends the reduction of volunteers to a minimum
of two (one of which would be the General Manager) with the elimination of count room
volunteer positions and replacing them with existing casino staff members. This option
would also include the elimination of the casino advisor positions.
The other option is to maintain the volunteer count room staff except the count room
supervisors. The count would be done each morning with existing casino staff
coordinating the volunteers with the General Manager (volunteer) providing an oversight
role. Under this option, the count room advisor would not be required. However it was
noted that the benefits and costs in this option would not be as significant as the first
option.
In summary, the ACCO is advocating the preferred option with a higher split of the table
proceeds (5 percent minor casinos and 10 percent major casinos) to cover the
additional expenses which would be incurred.
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Casino Advisor Submissions
All registered casino advisors were encouraged to provide a written submission
concerning the number of volunteers required to hold a casino event. In addition, the
MLA Committee met with representatives of the Registered Casino Advisors
Association of Alberta (North and South regions) who suggested that the number of
volunteers could be reduced to a general manager, banker and 1 to 2 chip runners per
shift, but emphasized their desire to maintain the charitable model and the volunteer
contribution.
A total of ten individual and group submissions were received. The main theme
identified in the advisors’ feedback is the need for the number of volunteers to remain
the same with the caveat of greater flexibility. The top areas noted by the advisors
include: the possibility of some positions to be staffed with paid employees either of the
charity or the casino; the ability for one volunteer to hold more than one position
throughout the two day event; the ability for charities to access volunteers through other
means such as advertising or sharing volunteers with other organizations; and reducing
the event to one day casinos. Two submissions discussed the possibility of reducing the
number of volunteers.
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Committee Findings
In general, the Committee heard that charities throughout Alberta are very satisfied with
Alberta’s charitable casino model - the only one of its kind in Canada where charities
conduct and manage table games and receive a direct benefit from their involvement.
Although charities suggest some efficiencies may exist in terms of volunteer
responsibilities, they are willing to provide the volunteers required to conduct the events.
However, there does appear to be some concerns with the distribution of proceeds to
charities and the access that charities have to the various casino regions. The
Committee finds that the concerns are a direct result of the variability in the proceeds
earned throughout the province, both in terms of the proceeds per event and the
annualized proceeds.
Generally, charities in the current casino regions with low annualized proceeds support
changes to the access of distribution policies that have the potential to increase
proceeds from casino events. This is primarily the case for the St. Albert, Camrose and
Red Deer casino regions. Generally, charities in the current casino regions with high
annualized proceeds do not support changes that have the potential to decrease
proceeds from casino events. This is primarily the case for the Edmonton, Calgary and
Fort McMurray casino regions.
The Committee and the charities consulted during this review are all very aware that
there is a limited amount of casino proceeds available and that any amendments to
policies that impact the distribution of proceeds or the access to casino regions results
in a reallocation of those casino proceeds.
Access
The Committee heard that boundaries and their associated waiting period is a concern
for charities currently assigned to the Camrose, Calgary Rural and Red Deer regions.
These three casino regions currently have a relatively longer waiting period between
casino events. Charities within Edmonton, Calgary, Fort McMurray and Medicine Hat
tended to not want adjustments made to boundaries or to equalize wait times. These
four casino regions currently have the shortest waiting period between casino events.
The Committee heard that charities within Edmonton and Calgary think that access to
Edmonton and Calgary casinos should be limited to charities within Edmonton and
Calgary as well as provincial charities. Charities in close proximity to Edmonton and
Calgary generally disagreed.
The Committee also heard that the key factors for consideration in assigning charities to
casino regions should be travel, wait times, and population. Those outside of Edmonton
and Calgary tended to lean towards equalization of wait times. Those within Edmonton
and Calgary pointed towards taking into account population density and the population
base served by the charities.
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Although the Committee heard suggestions to review the eligibility of charities, this was
outside of the scope of the review.
In the interest of all charities throughout Alberta, the Committee believes that the waiting
period to hold a casino event should be equitable throughout the province. In an ideal
situation, all charities would have access to a casino event at equal intervals. The
Committee is also aware that considerations such as transportation routes, casino
placement and the uneven geographic distribution of charities throughout the province
makes developing equal waiting periods between casino events impossible.
The Committee recognizes that casino regions outside of the two major urban centres
of Edmonton and Calgary are in some ways arbitrary in terms of the boundaries. In the
past, these casino region boundaries have been developed so that charities have
generally been assigned to the nearest casino while also attempting to even out the
waiting period among the casino regions.
The Committee ascertains that boundaries must be utilized to divide charities amongst
the casino regions so as to avoid large discrepancies in the waiting period to hold a
casino event, but that travel must be a key consideration.
The Committee also believes that due to the province-wide delivery of their services,
provincial charities should be able to access any of the casino facilities located
throughout the province.
The Committee heard that a greater Edmonton and/or greater Calgary area should be
explored.
The Committee heard that a number of policies related to the distribution of proceeds
are working. This included the quarterly pooling of proceeds and the pooling of
proceeds in regions with more than one casino.
The Committee also heard that charities believe that the proceeds from casino events
should be distributed back to the communities or regions from which they came.
However, those with lower proceeds did not agree.
That said, charities also indicated that proceeds should be distributed equally with
alternatives such as province-wide pooling and distributing proceeds on an equal basis
being the top mentioned alternatives to the current model.
It was also clear to the Committee that charities depend on the proceeds from gaming
to deliver their many worthwhile programs and services. Charities generally supported
change if the change implied a potential increase in proceeds and did not support
change if it implied a decrease in potential proceeds.
Although the Committee heard suggestions to increase the total pool available to
charities, in the Committee’s determination, this was outside of the scope of the review.
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If there were no pooling or sharing of proceeds among charities, on any given day, a
charity could win or lose proceeds at a specific event. Therefore, policies that minimize
the risk from individual charities or that share the risk among charities are a positive
feature in the distribution of proceeds. Quarterly pooling is an effective way to ensure
that no charity is disadvantage by holding a casino event on any particular day. Pooling
of proceeds is also an effective way to ensure that no charity is disadvantaged by
holding a casino event at a particular casino. This is particularly true in cities with more
than one casino.
Charities recognize that, in the charitable casino model, charities provide volunteers to
conduct and manage the table games at casino facilities and that they receive a
commission from the electronic gaming conducted at the casino by the AGLC. It is a
requirement of Section 207(1)(a) of the Criminal Code that the province must conduct
and manage electronic gaming. In this respect, table games proceeds are earned by
charities and electronic gaming proceeds are earned by the AGLC.
The Committee also recognizes that not all communities within Alberta can sustain a
casino facility. However, the Committee also recognizes that the communities that
surround a casino facility contribute to its proceeds.
The Committee heard that charities value Alberta’s charitable gaming model. Most
charities did not propose any amendments to the number of volunteers required to
conduct and manage a casino event.
The Committee also heard that the primary areas of concern for charities include:
 Coordination of casino events between two or more eligible organizations; and
 Flexibility with volunteer positions.
The Committee heard that charities see an opportunity to improve the charitable casino
model if AGLC Board policies:
 Delegated the decision on the number of required volunteers to the casino or
casino advisors;
 Permitted charities to share volunteers;
 Eliminated or decreased the number of chip runners; and
 Required charities to give up casino events if the charity had insufficient
volunteers.
The Committee also heard that the Alberta Charitable Casino Operators would support
a reduction in the number of volunteer positions and that Casino Advisors recommend
greater flexibility for volunteer positions.
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The Committee understands that all gaming in Canada is illegal other than the
exceptions that are explicit in the Criminal Code (Canada). Under section 207(1)(b),
charities can conduct and manage a gaming activity in accordance with a licence issued
by the Province. The volunteer involvement in Alberta casino facilities satisfies the
“conduct and management” requirement under the Criminal Code and is a fundamental
component of the charitable casino model. To eliminate the volunteers from the casino
event would not only bring an end to the charitable model, but would require that the
Province conduct and manage the casino table games pursuant to its authority under
s.207(1)(a) of the Code.
Given that Alberta’s charitable casino model requires charities to conduct and manage
casino events, the Committee found that in order to maintain Alberta’s charitable
gaming model, the charity must remain the “operating mind” of the casino event.
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Recommendations
Volunteers
Recommendation 1
The Committee is not recommending any major changes to the number of volunteers
within the charitable casino model. However, wherever possible, the Committee
recommends that the AGLC Board minimize the time and effort required by volunteers
in the conduct and management of the casino event and provide for flexibility for
volunteers, while ensuring the “operating mind” remains that of the charity.
Proceeds and Access
The Committee determined that access to casino events and the distribution of
proceeds from casino events should be assessed together.
Given that:
 Table games are conducted and managed by eligible charities and the proceeds
from table games are a direct result of their efforts; and
 Electronic gaming at casino facilities is conducted and managed by the AGLC,
an Agent of the Government of Alberta.
The Committee recommends the following principles be implemented in regard to the
distribution of proceeds from casino events and access to casino facilities:
Recommendation 2
The Committee recognizes that risk should be minimized or shared amongst charities
and therefore, the Committee recommends that:
 within a quarter, all proceeds to charities with a casino event at the same casino
should continue to be equal; and
 within casino regions with more than one casino where charities can choose from
more than one casino to hold their casino event, all proceeds should continue to
be equal.
Recommendation 3
The Committee recognizes that the proceeds from table games are earned directly from
the conduct and management of those games by eligible organizations within the casino
region; therefore, those charities within the casino region should receive the proceeds
from those table games.
Recommendation 4
The Committee recognizes that communities surrounding cities with casino facilities
contribute to the proceeds of casino events within those cities; therefore, a region
should be created around Edmonton, such as a greater Edmonton casino region
(similar to the existing casino region around Calgary) and electronic gaming proceeds
should be distributed equally amongst casino events located within the casino region
surrounding Edmonton and casino facilities located within Edmonton. (Currently, this is
the case with the Calgary casino region that surrounds Calgary).
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Recommendation 5
The Committee recognizes that casino region boundaries outside of Edmonton and
Calgary are arbitrary; therefore, electronic gaming proceeds should be shared equally
amongst charities assigned to casino regions outside of Edmonton and Calgary.
Recommendation 6
The Committee recommends that casino region boundaries outside of Edmonton and
Calgary should be “optimized” by minimizing the variance in the waiting period between
casino events between casino regions, while also taking into account travel
considerations to casino facilities.
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Terms of Reference
September 10, 2009
MLA Advisory Committee to Review
Eligible Organizations’ Access to and Distribution
of Proceeds from Licensed Casino Events
Background
Alberta’s charitable gaming model provides an opportunity for charitable and religious organizations to
conduct and manage over 3,400 casino events each year. In 2007-08, these organizations received $243.9
million in gaming proceeds. The proceeds to charities have almost doubled since 2002-03 when charitable
casino proceeds were $122 million.
Although the total amount of gaming proceeds is lauded by charitable and religious groups, many have
expressed concerns with how these proceeds are distributed. At the heart of the matter is the fact that there
are more groups eligible to conduct casino events (6,973 charities) than there are available licensed events
each year (3,458). The eligible groups are not evenly distributed across the province, meaning that there are
some areas that have a higher number of eligible charities per casino event than other areas resulting in
differing wait times between casino events. As well, the casinos do not perform the same. Some casinos
generate more revenue than others, meaning that the charities that conduct and manage events in regions
with better performing casinos receive greater proceeds.
At the centre of the charitable casino model is the requirement for charities to conduct and manage casino
events by providing volunteers. Eligible organizations earn proceeds from their direct involvement in table
games at casinos and, in return, charities receive the proceeds from the table games, from which they pay a
fee for service to the facility operator. Although charities play no direct role in the operation of slot machines,
they receive a 15 per cent commission from slot machine net sales. The majority of proceeds to charities are
from slot machines. In 2007-08, charities received about $72.6 million from table games and over $171.3
million from slot machines and Keno at casinos.
A number of stakeholders, including some charities and operators, believe that the number of volunteers
required to conduct and manage a casino event should be reviewed.
Purpose
To conduct a review of the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission’s policies regarding access to licensed
casino events by eligible organizations and the distribution of proceeds from licensed casino events to these
organizations to ensure that:
1. Proceeds are equitably distributed to eligible organizations;
2. Eligible organizations are able to continue to deliver their programs/services;
3. The policies are current, specific, clear, transparent, and accessible to eligible organizations; and
4. The policies comply with the requirements of the Criminal Code (Canada), the Gaming and Liquor
Act and the Gaming and Liquor Regulation.
Scope
The MLA Committee will act in an advisory capacity to the Minister responsible for the Alberta Gaming and
Liquor Commission (i.e. the Solicitor General and Minister of Public Security) and make recommendations to
the Minister on the following matters:
1. The criteria to be used to determine equitable access by eligible organizations to licensed casino
events, including consideration of casino region boundaries and suggestions for improved access;
2. The criteria to be used to determine equitable distribution of casino proceeds (i.e. from slot machines
and table games) to eligible organizations from licensed casino events throughout Alberta and
suggestions for improved distribution; and
3. The number of volunteers required to conduct casino events.
The charitable gaming model which provides an opportunity for eligible organizations to conduct and
manage over 3,400 casino events each year is not within the scope of this review.
Eligibility of charities and religious organizations and the use of casino proceeds are not within the scope of
the review. In 2003, a review of Alberta’s policies on eligibility for charitable gaming licences and use of
proceeds from charitable gaming activities was conducted by Yvonne Fritz, MLA for Calgary Cross. The
comprehensive review included consultation with charities, industry stakeholders and the public.
Objectives
The Committee will:
 Conduct stakeholder consultations with eligible organizations throughout Alberta.
 Research and analyze the potential criteria that may be used to determine equitable access by
eligible organizations to licensed casino events.
 Research and analyze potential criteria that may be used to determine equitable distribution of
casino proceeds.
 Provide an analysis of options considered to improve the access and distribution of proceeds to
eligible organizations.
 Research and analyze the number of volunteers required to conduct a casino event.
 Make recommendations to the Minister.
Committee Membership/Support
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Committee MLAs will be appointed by the Minister by a Ministerial Order.
The Committee will consist of one Edmonton, one Calgary, and one MLA outside of Edmonton or
Calgary.
Administrative, technical and report writing support for the Committee will be provided by the Alberta
Gaming and Liquor Commission.
If required, legal support for the Committee will be provided by Alberta Justice.
Reporting Requirements
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The Committee will report to the Solicitor General and Minister of Public Security.
The Committee will make recommendations to the Minister by March 31, 2010.
The Minister will consider the recommendations of the Committee and bring forward recommendations to
Cabinet for consideration.
News release
September 10, 2009
Review explores solutions for pooling casino dollars, decreasing wait
times for charities
Edmonton... An MLA committee will examine aspects of the province’s charitable gaming model and
make recommendations on how to improve wait times and the pooling of proceeds from licensed
casino events to eligible charitable groups. The committee will also review the number of volunteers a
group needs to provide to conduct and manage charitable casino events.
This three-member panel was appointed by Fred Lindsay, Solicitor General and Minister of Public
Security, responsible for the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC). The committee comes
in response to concerns raised by some charities that proceeds and wait times between events vary
throughout the province. Charities also expressed difficulty in recruiting and retaining enough
volunteers to support their activities including casino events.
“Alberta has a unique charitable gaming model that allows eligible organizations to benefit from
casino events,” said Lindsay. “These charities earn revenue from casinos to support their many
worthwhile causes and we want to help ensure the charitable casino model and gaming proceeds
continue to serve the best interests of these groups.”
In 2008-09, almost 3,500 licensed charities earned $252 million in proceeds from casino events.
The MLA Committee consists of: Chairperson Rob Anderson, MLA – Airdrie-Chestermere and
Parliamentary Assistant to the Solicitor General and Minister of Public Security; Dave Rodney, MLA
for Calgary-Lougheed; and Doug Elniski, MLA for Edmonton-Calder.
“We look forward to meeting with the various licensed organizations and hearing their insights and
ideas,” said Anderson.. “From there, we’ll review the options and make recommendations.”
Meetings will be held with charities throughout the province between October 5 – 15 and written
submissions will be accepted until October 30. A final report with recommendations will be completed
by March 31, 2010.
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Media inquiries may be directed to:
Christine Wronko, Communications
Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission
Phone: 780-447-8719
[email protected]
To call toll-free within Alberta dial 310-0000.
Rob Anderson
Committee Chairperson
Phone: 780-415-0975
ANALYSIS OF CONSULTATION FOR THE
MLA ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON
DISTRIBUTION OF PROCEEDS FROM LICENSED CASINO EVENTS
March 19, 2010
Table of Contents
1. Background ........................................................................................................................... 1
2. Methodology......................................................................................................................... 1
3. Findings from Individual Submissions .................................................................................. 1
3.1 Wait Times ................................................................................................................................. 2
3.2 Proceeds .................................................................................................................................... 3
3.3 Volunteers.................................................................................................................................. 3
4. Findings from Regional Sessions ......................................................................................... 11
4.1 Wait Times ............................................................................................................................... 11
4.2 Proceeds .................................................................................................................................. 12
4.3 Volunteers................................................................................................................................ 12
Appendix A: Consultation Questions ...................................................................................... 20
Consultation for the MLA Advisory Committee on
1. Background
In October and November 2009, the MLA Advisory Committee on Distribution of Proceeds from
Licensed Casino Events (MLA Committee) conducted stakeholder consultation sessions and sought
individual feedback from eligible organizations on the current challenges faced in Alberta’s charitable
casino model. The consultation questions addressed current principles on three topics (wait times,
proceeds, and volunteers) and asked for opinions and alternatives. The MLA Committee engaged Charis
Management Consulting Inc. (Charis) to assist in the compilation and analysis of the regional and
individual organization feedback during January and February 2010. This report, therefore, is to inform
the MLA Committee’s research and analysis of the challenges in order to make recommendations to the
Minister.
2. Methodology
Organization insights and ideas were obtained in two ways:
1. Fifteen regional consultation sessions held throughout the province where feedback was
collected from stakeholders during table discussions; and
2. Individual organization submissions by mail, facsimile, or electronic mail.
The consultation questions are presented in Appendix A.
The Committee provided Charis with electronic copies of the individual submissions received by
electronic mail from eligible organizations (submissions from non-eligible organizations were not
included). These data were compiled by combining all individual submissions across each topic and
sorting the feedback by consultation question. Finally, the Committee provided Charis with the
individual submissions received by mail or facsimile already compiled in a table sorted by topic and
consultation question. Individual feedback was quantitatively and qualitatively analyzed in tables for
each question.
The Committee also provided Charis with documents for each regional session where the feedback was
entered by topic and table number. These data were compiled by combining all regional sessions across
each topic and sorting the feedback by consultation question. Organization feedback was quantitatively
and qualitatively analyzed in tables for each question.
3. Findings from Individual Submissions
A total of 416 submissions were received across ten casino regions. Single submissions representing
multiple organizations were analyzed as one response. Identical submissions received separately from
multiple organizations were analyzed as multiple submissions. For closed ended questions (yes/no and
same/different), only one submission was counted if two or more submissions were received from the
same organization. For open ended questions, such as those about factors or suggested alternatives,
each individual’s response was included in the thematic analysis. Of note is that some individuals
proposed multiple alternatives.
Charis Management Consulting Inc.
1
Responses to the consultation questions and themes identified by two or more individual organizations
across the regions are presented in detailed tables by topic on pages 4-10. In these tables, answers
pertaining to the current policies (yes/no or same/decrease) are presented by number of responses; not
all submissions provided an answer for each question. Proposed alternatives do not suggest the
organization necessarily advocated for the solution; rather, many provided alternatives even if they
supported the status quo.
3.1 Wait Times
Individual organizations were asked if some boundaries should be moved to help equalize wait times
across the province. Of the 362 submissions that addressed wait times, 45% responded ‘No’, while 34%
responded ‘Yes’ (Table 1). Of those who said ‘Yes’, 61% were from Camrose (29), Calgary Rural (24) and
Red Deer (21). Of those who said ‘No’, 77% were from Edmonton (39) and Calgary (87). Charities
assigned to Fort McMurray (6) and Medicine Hat (7) tended to lean toward not moving boundaries.
Twenty one percent of the 362 organizations did not directly answer the question.
When asked if casinos within Edmonton and Calgary should be accessible only to charities within these
regions as well as provincial charities, 33% responded ‘Yes’, while 21% responded ‘No’. Of those who
said ‘Yes’, 86% were from Edmonton (38) and Calgary (65). Of those who said ‘No’, 77% were from
outside of Edmonton and Calgary with the most significantly opposed regions being Camrose (19),
Calgary Rural (16), and St. Albert (10). Forty six percent of the 362 organizations did not directly answer
the question.
Key factors for consideration in moving boundaries included travel (time, distance, cost, and safety for
volunteers), the effect on wait times, demographics (population and density), differences between
“urban” and “rural” regions, number and recruitment of volunteers, and the population that is served by
the charities. Generally, “urban” referred to Calgary or Edmonton. Travel was considered a priority
factor for all but one region. Other than travel, equitable wait time was the focus for those outside of
Edmonton and Calgary. Those within Edmonton and Calgary considered population density and the
population base that the charity serves.
The most frequently recurring alternatives for addressing wait times included:
 Changing the boundaries to include a metro concept, that is, greater Calgary area and/or greater
Edmonton area;
 Pooling all or some proceeds;
 Reducing the number of charities by applying stricter eligibility criteria and better screening;
 Having flexible boundaries allowing for rotations and charity choice, e.g., access to Edmonton,
Calgary, or Fort McMurray on a limited time basis; and
 Combining “urban” and “rural” boundaries or opening urban boundaries, e.g., Calgary and
Calgary Rural, Edmonton and Camrose.
2
3.2 Proceeds
Individual organizations were asked if proceeds from casino events should be distributed back to the
communities or regions from which they came (current policy). Of the 397 submissions that addressed
proceeds, 53% responded ‘Yes’, while 13% responded ‘No’ (Table 2). Of those who said ‘Yes’, 78% were
from Edmonton (59) and Calgary (106). Calgary Rural (21), Fort McMurray (4), Grand Prairie (6),
Lethbridge (2), and Medicine Hat (3) charities tended to agree with this statement. Of those who said
‘No’, 70% were from Camrose (14), St. Albert (11), and Red Deer (11). Thirty four percent of the 397
organizations did not answer this question directly.
When asked if charities holding casino events within a quarter and having the same volunteer
requirement should receive the same proceeds within the region (current policy), 54% responded ‘Yes’,
while 7% responded ‘No’. There did not appear to be any significant regional trends. Thirty nine
percent did not answer the question directly.
 Pooling proceeds province-wide (among the top three response for nine regions);
 Distributing proceeds based on an equal basis (among top three responses for six regions –
Calgary Rural, Camrose, Grand Prairie, Medicine Hat, Red Deer, and St. Albert);
 Distributing proceeds based on charity characteristics such as size and needs (among top three
response for three regions – Calgary, Edmonton and Fort McMurray);
 Distributing proceeds based on the number of volunteers (based on volunteer hours) (9% of
respondents – top three response for two regions – Red Deer and St. Albert); and
 Seeking supplemental funding sources for charities (among top three responses for one region –
Calgary).
3.3 Volunteers
Individual organizations were asked if the number of volunteers required to conduct and manage a
casino event should be decreased or remain the same. Of the 352 submissions that addressed
volunteers, 69% suggested the number remain the same, 6% suggested the number decrease and 2%
suggested the number increase. There did not appear to be regional differences (Table 3).
 Allowing charities to run joint casinos;
 Casinos being more flexible about volunteer positions;
 Having the number of volunteers decided by the casino or advisors;
 Reducing the number of volunteers required;
 Allowing charities to share volunteers or compiling a list of additional volunteers; and
 Charities giving up their casino event if they had insufficient volunteers.
3
This legend pertains to tables 1 through 3:
n
total number of individual submissions
%
percent response
#
number responding
Rk
rank
Red bold: Most frequently mentioned alternatives overall and per region
Table 1. Wait Times – Analysis of Individual Submissions
TOPIC: WAIT TIMES
Individual Submission Analysis
Questions
Overall
(n=362)
Calgary
(n=126)
Calgary
Rural
(n=41)
Camrose
(n=36)
Edmonton
(n=80)
Fort
McMurray
(n=10)
Grande
Prairie
(n=8)
Lethbridge
(n=6)
Medicine
Hat
(n=9)
Red Deer
(n=29)
St Albert
(n=17)
#
%
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
1a. Should some boundaries be moved to
help equalize wait times across the
province?
Yes
122
34
9
24
29
22
2
4
2
1
21
8
No
164
45
87
7
1
39
6
3
2
7
6
6
1b. Should casinos within Edm and Cal be
accessible only to charities within these
regions as well as provincial charities?
Yes
120
33
65
4
38
2
2
1
7
1
No
75
21
9
16
8
1
2
2
7
10
1d. Can you suggest a better alternative?
No
34
9
16
1
#
Rk
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
Travel: time, distance, safety, cost
63
1
15
12
9
9
1
2
1
1
10
3
Effect on wait times: equal, equitable, reduced
42
2
13
3
6
9
1
1
7
2
Demographics: population in an area, density of the
population
Differences between urban and rural: equity
considerations, needs, costs
28
3
17
1
1
6
20
4
9
2
9
Number / recruitment of volunteers
16
5
9
2
3
Population served by the charities
15
6
7
Effect on proceeds / equalizing proceeds
14
7
Number of charities in area
14
7
Factors that should be considered
4
19
10
4
4
2
7
1
2
1
3
4
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
1
4
TOPIC: WAIT TIMES
Overall
(n=362)
Calgary
(n=126)
Calgary
Rural
(n=41)
Camrose
(n=36)
Edmonton
(n=80)
11
1
1
1
2
1
4
1
1
Needs of the community
14
7
Needs / services / choice of & impact on charities
8
8
Number, availability, accessibility of casinos
7
9
5
Size of charities (including budget)
5
10
2
Patron residence – where $ come from
4
11
Fairness
4
11
1
1
Distribution of proceeds (per capita)
4
11
2
2
Casino benefit / profitability
2
12
#
Rk
#
#
#
#
Alternatives
1
Fort
McMurray
(n=10)
Grande
Prairie
(n=8)
Lethbridge
(n=6)
Medicine
Hat
(n=9)
Red Deer
(n=29)
St Albert
(n=17)
1
2
3
1
2
2
#
#
#
#
#
#
Alternatives related to boundary change or no change
Change boundaries: metro concept
26
1
1
8
9
7
Flexible boundaries: Keep existing but allow
rotations, charity choice, e.g., re: access to Edm,
Calg or Ft McMurray, perhaps on limited time basis
22
3
3
1
7
4
Combine urban/rural boundaries or open urban
boundaries, e.g., Cal & Cal Rural, Edm & Cam
20
4
3
10
2
2
Consider boundaries based on proximity to patrons
or charities; perhaps radius concept
9
5
2
1
1
Change boundaries: area concept, e.g., No/So
8
6
2
3
1
No boundaries or based on charity choice
8
6
Designate or add CalgR and/or EdmR casino
7
7
2
3
1
Move boundaries: specific suggestions, e.g., Rd
Dr/Cam, Veg/FtMcM, Bonnyville/FtMcM/Cam
6
8
2
2
1
Combine all or some rural casinos
5
9
Boundaries based on casino/charity ratio
2
12
1
4
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
5
TOPIC: WAIT TIMES
Overall
(n=362)
Calgary
(n=126)
Calgary
Rural
(n=41)
Camrose
(n=36)
Edmonton
(n=80)
5
5
5
Fort
McMurray
(n=10)
Grande
Prairie
(n=8)
Lethbridge
(n=6)
Medicine
Hat
(n=9)
Red Deer
(n=29)
St Albert
(n=17)
1
4
2
2
1
Alternatives relating to pooling and/or distribution
Pool all or some proceeds: provincially, regionally
or rural only (2)
Charities should share casinos or resources
24
2
2
5
9
2
Redistribute provincial charities’ proceeds
4
10
1
Redistribute funding to rural charities
2
12
1
Reduce number of charities by applying stricter
eligibility criteria, or screening /monitoring better
24
2
6
Allow greater flexibility re: spending timeframe
7
7
6
Allow 1 or 3 day casinos
3
11
2
Spending timeframe should match wait time
3
11
1
2
Require sufficient volunteers for charity to operate
casino
2
12
1
1
Add casinos, incl with consideration for private
interests (i.e., operate like native casinos)
9
5
8
Charities should seek alternative funding sources /
other revenue sources are available
8
6
6
Tier system, e.g., based on charity characteristics
5
9
1
Gov’t allocation - % to charities
5
9
1
Open up native casinos
3
11
2
1
2
1
1
Alternatives related to changing rules/regulations
2
1
6
6
1
1
Other alternatives to address issue
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
6
Table 2. Proceeds – Analysis of Individual Submissions
TOPIC: PROCEEDS
Questions
Overall
(n=397)
Calgary
(n=146)
Calgary
Rural
(n=42)
Camrose
(n=35)
Edmonton
(n=90)
Fort
McMurray
(n=9)
Grande
Prairie
(n=9)
Lethbridge
(n=5)
Medicine
Hat
(n=8)
Red Deer
(n=28)
St Albert
(n=25)
#
%
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
2a. Should proceeds from casino events be
distributed back to the communities or
regions from which they came?
Yes
210
53
106
21
1
59
4
6
2
3
5
2
No
53
13
2
5
14
6
1
1
1
1
11
11
2b. Should charities holding casino events
within a quarter and having the same
volunteer requirement receive the same
proceeds within the region?
Yes
214
54
100
20
8
55
1
7
3
3
8
8
No
28
7
3
4
5
6
2
4
4
2c. Can you suggest a better alternative?
No
64
16
36
1
1
18
2
2
#
Rk
#
#
#
#
Pool proceeds province-wide, regionally or in 2
regions
81
1
3
10
17
Distribute proceeds on an equal basis
38
2
1
10
Distribute proceeds based on charity
characteristics (e.g., size, needs)
26
3
7
Distribute proceeds based on the # of volunteers or
volunteer hours
26
3
3
Seek alternate funding sources for charities
15
4
12
3
Do not pool proceeds province-wide
13
5
2
9
Change the boundaries (none/combine boundaries/
combine metro areas)
13
5
2
2
Include native casinos in charity pool
13
5
9
2
Pool proceeds from the slots provincially
13
5
1
Increase % of government allocation to charities
10
6
1
Alternatives
3
1
#
#
#
#
#
#
7
5
2
2
4
16
15
11
2
1
3
2
6
2
2
4
8
2
2
5
5
4
1
2
8
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
2
6
1
3
2
5
1
7
TOPIC: PROCEEDS
Overall
(n=397)
Calgary
(n=146)
Calgary
Rural
(n=42)
1
1
Camrose
(n=35)
Edmonton
(n=90)
Fort
McMurray
(n=9)
Grande
Prairie
(n=9)
Lethbridge
(n=5)
Medicine
Hat
(n=8)
St Albert
(n=25)
1
2
Increase rural access to casinos (in cities)
7
7
Pool rural proceeds
6
8
Distribute a % of proceeds to other charities (from
urban to rural charities)
6
8
Rural casino costs taken out before distribution
6
8
Native casinos should follow the same rules
6
8
Pool proceeds from the tables regionally
6
8
Charities share casino events
4
9
4
Review eligibility for casinos (reduce # of charities)
2
10
1
Comments
#
#
#
#
#
Charities rely on casino proceeds
48
34
2
1
10
1
Difference between urban and rural regions
44
25
2
1
11
2
1
2
Red Deer
(n=28)
1
3
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
3
6
4
1
1
1
#
#
#
#
#
#
3
8
Table 3. Volunteers – Analysis of Individual Submissions
TOPIC: VOLUNTEERS
Questions
Overall
(n=352)
Calgary
(n=131)
Calgary
Rural
(n=40)
Camrose
(n=30)
Edmonton
(n=81)
Fort
McMurray
(n=7)
Grande
Prairie
(n=8)
Lethbridge
(n=4)
Medicine
Hat
(n=7)
Red Deer
(n=25)
St Albert
(n=19)
#
#
#
#
#
2
1
12
11
#
%
#
#
#
#
#
Decrease
20
6
5
6
3
2
1
Same
243
69
100
27
17
62
1
Increase
8
2
1
No
46
13
21
1
2
11
#
Rk
#
#
#
#
Allow charities to run joint casinos
30
1
14
7
1
8
Be more flexible about volunteer positions
25
2
16
Decision re: # of volunteers should be set by the
casino or the advisors
21
3
4
2
Reduce # volunteers
14
4
3
Allow charities to share volunteers / compile a list
of additional volunteers
13
5
10
If insufficient volunteers, charities give up casino
12
6
3
Allow 1 day casinos
11
7
6
Review eligibility criteria for charities
9
8
4
Eliminate or decrease # of chip runners
8
9
1
4
Change how proceeds are distributed
8
9
3
1
Be more flexible about volunteer shifts (time)
6
10
Ensure charities have enough volunteers
6
10
3a. Should the number of volunteers
required to conduct and manage a
casino event be decreased/remain the
same
3b. Can you suggest a better
alternative?
Alternatives
2
6
1
6
5
2
3
#
6
1
6
1
3
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
3
#
#
#
4
4
#
#
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
1
3
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
3
1
3
2
1
3
1
9
TOPIC: VOLUNTEERS
Overall
(n=352)
Calgary
(n=131)
Combine some positions
5
11
Decrease # of cashiers
5
11
Do not allow paid staff / do not reduce volunteers if
it means more paid staff
4
12
1
Allow charities to use paid staff
4
12
1
Allow charities to do a smaller casino
4
12
1
# volunteers set based on schedule
(weekday/weekend)
3
13
Decrease # in count room
2
14
Eliminate membership requirement for volunteers
2
14
1
Give volunteers meaningful work
2
14
1
Allow paid charity staff to volunteer
2
14
2
Calgary
Rural
(n=40)
Camrose
(n=30)
4
Edmonton
(n=81)
Fort
McMurray
(n=7)
1
1
Grande
Prairie
(n=8)
Lethbridge
(n=4)
Medicine
Hat
(n=7)
Red Deer
(n=25)
1
2
St Albert
(n=19)
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
10
4. Findings from Regional Sessions
Feedback was gathered from a total of 160 stakeholder tables during the 15 sessions held in nine
locations throughout the province. The regional session data were analyzed both overall and by location
of the session. In most cases, charities attended sessions in their casino region; however, charities were
not required to do so. In the case of sessions held in Calgary, Calgary “rural” representatives attended
sessions with Calgary “urban” representatives.
Responses to the consultation questions and themes identified by two or more tables across the
sessions are presented in detailed tables by topic on pages 13-19. In these tables, answers pertaining to
the current policies (yes/no or same/decrease) are presented in both number and percent; not all
stakeholder tables at the sessions provided an answer for each question. Feedback from regional
sessions was collected in the form of records of discussion. Stakeholders were not asked to reach a
consensus on the questions, just to record their discussion. Factors for consideration and alternatives or
solutions are presented by number and rank. Proposed alternatives do not suggest the stakeholder
tables necessarily advocated for the solution; rather, many provided alternatives even if they
supported the status quo.
4.1 Wait Times
Stakeholders were asked if some boundaries should be moved to help equalize wait times across the
province. Of the 160 tables overall, 47% responded ‘No’, while 43% responded ‘Yes’ (Table 4). No direct
answer was recorded or could be implied for 10% of the tables. Differences were noted between
locations of the sessions, as can be seen in Table 4, below.
When asked if casinos within Edmonton and Calgary should be accessible only to charities within these
regions as well as provincial charities, approximately 47% responded ‘Yes’, while 24% responded ‘No’.
No direct answer was recorded or could be implied for 29% of the tables.
Key factors for consideration in moving boundaries included travel (time, distance, cost, and safety for
volunteers), the effect on wait times, demographics (population and density), differences between
“urban” and “rural” costs and proceeds, and the distribution of proceeds.
The most frequently recurring alternatives included:
 Combining “urban” and “rural” boundaries, e.g., Calgary and Calgary Rural, Edmonton and
Camrose;
 Having flexible boundaries allowing for rotations and charity choice;
 Changing the boundaries to a greater area concept, e.g. north and south, moving Calgary
boundaries north;
 Reducing the number of charities by applying stricter eligibility criteria and better screening; and
 Pooling all or some proceeds.
11
4.2 Proceeds
Stakeholders were asked if proceeds from casino events should be distributed back to the communities
or regions from which they came (current policy). Of the 160 tables overall, 64% responded ‘Yes’, while
28% responded ‘No’. No direct answer was stated or could be implied for 8% of the tables. Differences
were noted between locations of the sessions, as can be seen in Table 5, below. When asked if charities
holding casino events within a quarter and having the same volunteer requirement should receive the
same proceeds within the region (current policy), 64% responded ‘Yes’, while 12% responded ‘No’. No
direct answer was recorded or could be implied for 24% of the tables.
 Pooling proceeds province-wide;
 Increasing the percentage of government allocation of proceeds to charities;
 Changing the boundaries to equalize proceeds;
 Distributing proceeds based on charity characteristics; and
 Distributing proceeds based on volunteers numbers or hours.
4.3 Volunteers
Stakeholders were asked if the number of volunteers required to conduct and manage a casino event
should be decreased or remain the same. Of the 160 tables overall, 69% suggested the number remain
the same, 14% suggested the number decrease, and 1% suggested the number increase. Differences
between locations of the sessions can be seen below in Table 6.
 Casinos being more flexible about volunteer positions;
 Allowing charities to run joint casinos;
 Allowing charities to share volunteers or compiling a list of additional volunteers;
 Eliminating or decreasing the number of chip runners; and
 Charities giving up their casino event if they had insufficient volunteers.
12
This legend pertains to Tables 4 through 6:
n=
total table number
%
percent response
#
number of tables
Rk
rank
Table 4. Wait Times – Analysis of Regional Sessions
TOPIC: WAIT TIMES Regional
Sessions Analysis by Tables
Questions
Fort
McMurray
(n=4)
Grande
Prairie
(n=6)
Overall
(n=160)
Calgary
(n=54)
Camrose
(n=9)
#
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
6
100
Edmonton
(n=43)
2a. Should some boundaries be moved to
help equalize wait times across the
province?
Yes
68
43
13
24
7
78
15
33
1
25
No
75
47
36
67
2
22
21
49
3
75
2b. Should casinos within Edm and Cal be
accessible only to charities within these
regions as well as provincial charities?
Yes
75
47
34
63
26
60
3
75
2
33
No
39
24
10
19
8
89
3
7
1
25
3
50
2d. Can you suggest a better alternative?
No
20
13
8
15
1
11
5
12
2
50
#
Rk
#
Rk
#
Rk
#
Rk
#
Rk
#
Travel: time, distance, safety, cost
43
1
13
1
2
1
8
1
2
1
Effect on wait times: equal, equitable, reduced
18
2
5
1
2
2
Demographics: population in an area, density of the
population
Urban and rural differences between urban and
rural costs and proceeds
14
3
7
2
3
3
12
4
7
2
5
2
Distribution of proceeds (per capita)
8
5
6
3
2
Number of charities in an area
7
6
1
3
3
Size of the charities
5
7
2
3
3
Cost to charity to operate casino
4
8
2
Equalizing proceeds for charities
3
9
Factors that should be considered
1
2
1
Lethbridge
(n=5)
#
3
%
60
Medicine
Hat
(n=9)
Red Deer
(n=16)
St Albert
(n=14)
#
%
#
%
#
%
3
33
12
75
11
79
5
56
4
25
1
7
5
56
2
13
3
21
6
38
5
36
2
40
1
11
1
20
3
33
Rk
#
Rk
#
Rk
#
Rk
#
Rk
1
2
2
1
6
1
5
1
4
1
3
1
2
2
1
2
4
1
1
2
1
3
2
3
1
3
1
3
3
2
1
2
13
Overall
(n=160)
Needs of the community
3
9
3
3
Population served by the charities
3
9
3
3
Number of volunteers needed to operate casino
3
9
1
Availability of casinos in an area
2
10
2
Location of the charities
2
10
1
Needs of the charities
2
10
Trading area (commerce)
2
10
#
Rk
#
Rk
26
2
11
1
20
4
7
2
Flexible boundaries – allow rotations, wild card,
charity choice, general flexibility
19
5
No boundaries or based on charity choice
14
6
3
Designate or add CalgR +/or EdmR casino
14
6
3
Change boundaries: metro concept
8
10
4
Move boundaries: general or specific suggestions,
e.g., SL to FtM, Bassano, SL to Cam or general
8
10
Boundaries based on casino/charity ratio
8
10
Combine all or some rural casinos
5
11
Move boundaries for provincial charities, e.g., to
Fort McMurray, to other areas in provinces
3
13
2
23
3
4
2
14
6
3
1
Alternatives
Calgary
(n=54)
Camrose
(n=9)
Edmonton
(n=43)
Fort
McMurray
(n=4)
Grande
Prairie
(n=6)
Medicine
Lethbridge
Red Deer
St Albert
Hat
(n=5)
(n=16)
(n=14)
(n=9)
1
3
1
2
1
#
Rk
#
Rk
#
Rk
#
Rk
1
3
1
2
2
3
#
Rk
#
Rk
#
Rk
#
Rk
2
1
2
3
5
2
3
2
4
1
2
3
Alternatives related to boundary change or no change
Combine boundaries – urban and rural, open urban
boundaries
Change the boundaries: area concept, e.g., No/So,
central, Calg north, MH north, MH/Leth
3
3
2
3
4
1
5
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
7
3
2
4
3
3
2
6
1
3
2
2
1
4
2
2
3
1
3
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
6
1
3
1
3
1
Alternatives related to pooling and distribution
Pool all or some proceeds – province-wide (x17),
rural only, urban pool & rural pool, regionally
Charities should share and/or pool resources
3
3
5
2
3
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
14
Grande
Prairie
(n=6)
Medicine
Lethbridge
Red Deer
St Albert
Hat
(n=5)
(n=16)
(n=14)
(n=9)
Overall
(n=160)
Calgary
(n=54)
Distribute based on per capita
5
11
1
Redistribute funding to rural
4
12
2
1
Distribute/redistribute provincial charities’ proceeds
4
12
3
1
Reduce number of charities by applying stricter
eligibility criteria and screening better
29
1
6
3
12
7
6
3
Enforce or adjust spending timeframe
5
11
1
Relax boundary restrictions by allowing access to
nearest casino
5
11
Rules related to provincial charities
4
12
Ensure equal playing field, e.g., smoking
4
12
Establish formula – prioritization, rural waiting time
4
12
Apply rules related to volunteers, e.g., ensure
sufficient manpower
3
13
3
Monitor better, e.g., where money is sent
3
13
1
Open up native and/or private casinos
12
7
6
Add more casinos
11
8
6
Gov’t allocation - % to charities / alternate funding
10
9
4
Tier system
3
13
Camrose
(n=9)
Edmonton
(n=43)
Fort
McMurray
(n=4)
3
1
1
Alternatives related to changing rules/regulations
11
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
3
5
2
3
1
2
3
2
1
1
3
3
2
1
1
3
1
1
3
2
2
Other alternatives to address issue
3
4
1
2
5
1
1
1
2
1
2
3
1
1
3
1
2
Note: Number of tables for solutions was presented under four distinct response categories, but ranked across all response categories
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Table 5. Proceeds – Analysis of Regional Sessions
TOPIC: PROCEEDS Regional
Questions
Fort
McMurray
(n=4)
Grande
Prairie
(n=6)
Medicine
Hat
(n=9)
Red Deer
(n=16)
St Albert
(n=14)
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
2
40
5
56
3
19
4
29
17
2
40
3
33
10
63
9
64
50
3
60
4
44
7
44
4
29
2
13
5
36
Overall
(n=160)
Calgary
(n=54)
Camrose
(n=9)
#
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
#
4
100
2
33
1
3
Edmonton
(n=43)
Lethbridge
(n=5)
2a. Should proceeds from casino events be
distributed back to the communities or
regions from which they came?
Yes
103
64
45
83
1
11
37
86
No
45
28
7
13
8
89
5
12
2b. Should charities holding casino events
within a quarter and having the same
volunteer requirement receive the same
proceeds within the region?
Yes
103
64
37
69
4
44
37
86
No
19
12
3
56
3
33
6
11
2c. Can you suggest a better alternative?
No
39
24
14
26
13
24
3
75
2
33
1
20
2
22
2
13
2
14
#
Rk
#
Rk
#
Rk
#
Rk
#
Rk
#
Rk
#
Rk
#
Rk
#
Rk
#
Rk
Pool proceeds province-wide
39
1
11
1
4
1
3
3
1
1
1
4
1
7
1
6
1
Increase % of govt allocation to charities
from slots
to rural charities
24
2
7
2
12
1
1
1
3
2
Change the boundaries to equalize proceeds (e.g.,
no boundaries, combine boundaries, metro areas)
18
3
6
3
6
3
Distribute proceeds based on charity
characteristics
15
4
4
Distribute proceeds based on the # of volunteers,
volunteer hours, major/minor casino
14
5
4
Review the eligibility for casinos (reduce number of
charities)
13
6
2
Distribute a % of urban proceeds to other charities
(smaller/rural charities)
11
7
4
Pool proceeds from the slots provincially
11
7
3
2
2
Pool the rural proceeds
10
8
2
3
3
Distribute proceeds on an equal basis
9
9
Alternatives
3
4
1
1
8
1
1
4
100
1
3
1
3
1
1
1
2
4
2
1
1
3
4
2
3
3
1
1
4
3
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
3
3
1
2
1
4
2
4
2
2
3
16
3
TOPIC: PROCEEDS Regional
Overall
(n=160)
Calgary
(n=54)
Minimize restrictions on proceed spending
to reflect wait times
9
9
3
2
Include native casinos in charity pool
7
10
5
1
Change when proceeds are distributed (annually or
semi-annually)
6
11
1
Distribute proceeds per capita
6
11
3
Pool proceeds from the tables regionally
5
12
4
13
3
Supplement rural charities through other sources
4
13
1
Increase rural access to casinos in cities
3
14
1
Charities share casino events
2
15
1
Distribute proceeds based on event wait times
2
15
Native casinos should follow the same rules
2
15
Rural casino costs taken out before distribution
2
15
Comments
Camrose
(n=9)
1
Edmonton
(n=43)
Fort
McMurray
(n=4)
Grande
Prairie
(n=6)
2
Medicine
Lethbridge
Red Deer
St Albert
Hat
(n=5)
(n=16)
(n=14)
(n=9)
2
2
1
3
1
3
2
1
1
3
1
1
2
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
#
2
2
1
3
#
#
#
3
1
#
#
#
#
Difference between urban and rural costs and
proceeds
16
5
4
6
1
Charities rely on casino proceeds
7
4
2
1
3
#
#
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Table 6. Volunteers – Analysis of Regional Sessions
TOPIC: VOLUNTEERS
Regional Analysis by Tables
Fort
McMurray
(n=4)
Grande
Prairie
(n=6)
Medicine
Hat
(n=9)
Red Deer
(n=16)
St Albert
(n=14)
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
3
60
3
33
4
25
1
71
1
20
5
56
11
69
11
79
2
13
Overall
(n=160)
Calgary
(n=54)
Camrose
(n=9)
#
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
#
Decrease
23
14
5
9
2
22
3
7
1
25
1
17
Same
111
69
37
69
5
56
33
77
3
75
5
83
Increase
2
1
No
23
14
9
17
2
22
6
14
1
25
#
Rk
#
Rk
#
Rk
#
Rk
#
Rk
Be more flexible about volunteer positions
29
1
11
2
1
2
6
1
1
1
Allow charities to run joint casinos
21
2
12
1
2
1
1
Allow charities to share volunteers
compile a list of additional volunteers
16
3
11
2
2
Eliminate or decrease # of chip runners
11
4
4
If insufficient volunteers, charities give up casino
11
4
Decrease # in count room
10
Do not allow paid staff/ do not reduce volunteers if
it means more paid staff
Questions
3a. Should the number of volunteers
required to conduct and manage a
casino event be decreased/remain
the same
3b. Can you suggest a better
alternative?
Solutions
1
#
1
Rk
2
Lethbridge
(n=5)
1
20
1
11
1
6
2
14
#
Rk
#
Rk
#
Rk
#
Rk
1
1
2
2
4
2
3
1
5
1
1
3
1
3
1
1
1
3
3
1
3
2
4
2
2
2
3
5
1
2
3
1
1
2
2
10
5
4
3
1
2
2
# volunteers set by the casino / the advisors
10
5
2
# volunteers set based on schedule
(weekday/weekend)
10
5
6
3
Eliminate membership requirement for volunteers
9
6
6
3
Allow 1 day casinos
5
8
2
Allow charities to use paid staff
5
8
1
1
3
Be more flexible about volunteer shifts (time)
5
8
2
Have the GM fill another volunteer position
4
9
2
2
Edmonton
(n=43)
2
1
2
1
1
1
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
1
2
1
3
3
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
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TOPIC: VOLUNTEERS
Regional Analysis by Tables
Overall
(n=160)
Calgary
(n=54)
Camrose
(n=9)
Edmonton
(n=43)
Change how proceeds are distributed
3
10
1
2
2
Combine some positions
3
10
2
1
1
Decrease # of cashiers
3
10
2
Ensure charities have enough volunteers
3
10
1
Give volunteers meaningful work
3
10
Allow charities to do a smaller casino
2
11
Allow paid charity staff to volunteer
2
11
Approve volunteers onsite
2
11
Have the advisor fill another volunteer position
2
11
Reduce # of supervisors
2
11
2
Review eligibility criteria for charities
2
11
1
Frank Sissons should be a minor casino
2
11
2
Use more electronic funds handling to reduce vol #
2
11
1
Use more computers to reduce volunteer #
2
11
Comments
Grande
Prairie
(n=6)
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
3
1
3
1
1
2
1
#
#
Volunteer component of casinos is important
14
8
4
Volunteer #s show support for a charity
8
2
4
Minimize restrictions on proceed spending
3
1
There are barriers to obtaining volunteers
3
2
Volunteer # is a non-issue
3
Volunteer #s should match proceeds distribution
2
#1 priority is that proceeds remain the same
2
Fort
McMurray
(n=4)
Medicine
Lethbridge
Red Deer
St Albert
Hat
(n=5)
(n=16)
(n=14)
(n=9)
#
#
1
1
1
1
1
#
1
#
2
#
1
#
#
#
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
19
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Appendix A: Consultation Questions
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Question #1 – Wait time
The wait time per region is a function of the number of eligible charitable organizations in the
casino region applying for a casino event license and the number of events per year in the
region. The number of eligible organizations in a region can be adjusted by moving some
regional boundaries periodically. Since there are no new casinos anticipated to open, the
number of events per year is not likely to increase.
a. Should some boundaries be moved to help equalize wait times across the province?
Please explain.
b. Should casinos within Edmonton and Calgary be accessible only to charities within these
regions as well as provincial charities? Please explain.
c. What are some factors that should be considered in the moving of boundaries?
d. Can you suggest a better alternative?
e. What would your alternative look like and why is it better?
Question #2 – Proceeds per event
Proceeds from traditional casino events are pooled within a city or region for a three month
period to ensure that:
proceeds are distributed back to the communities or regions from which they came,
charities holding casino events receive the same proceeds regardless of the day of
week they hold their event in that quarter, and
charities, having the same volunteer requirements, receive similar proceeds.
a. Should proceeds from casino events be distributed back to the communities or regions
from which they came? Please explain.
b. Should charities holding casino events within a quarter and having the same volunteer
requirement receive the same proceeds within the region? Please explain.
c. Can you suggest a better alternative?
d. What would your alternative look like and why is it better?
Question #3 – Volunteers
Charities are required to provide 25 volunteers for major casinos and 15 volunteers for minor
casinos, in order to conduct and manage the casino event.
a. Should the number of volunteers required to conduct and manage a casino event be
decreased/remain the same? Please explain.
b. Can you suggest a better alternative?
c. What would your alternative look like and why is it better?
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Backgrounder
September 10, 2009
Alberta’s charitable casino model

Alberta’s unique charitable gaming model benefits eligible organizations by providing them with
an opportunity to fundraise through casino events.

There are 6,972 charitable organizations eligible to conduct and manage a casino event.
o Each of the 19 traditional charitable casinos facilities can accommodate 182 two-day
events per year resulting in almost 3,500 casino events annually.
o The province is divided into eight casino regions and eligible organizations are assigned
to facilities within their area.
o Based on current boundaries, the waitlist for a casino event ranges from 16 to 33 months
throughout the province.
o Charities are required to provide between 15 and 25 volunteers per event depending on
the size of casino.
o Between April and June of this year, charitable proceeds per event, ranged from $18,246
in Medicine Hat to $76,109 in Calgary.

The current pooling structure helps ensure eligible charities within a community or region
receive a similar level of proceeds from holding a casino event. Charitable casino proceeds are
pooled and paid on a quarterly basis. Proceeds from casino events include table game revenue
and 15 per cent of slot machine revenue.
The MLA Committee has tentatively scheduled meetings throughout the province to gather insights
and ideas from eligible groups:
Grande Prairie
Fort McMurray
St. Albert
Edmonton
Camrose
Red Deer
Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
Calgary (rural charities)
Calgary (urban charities)
October 5 (1 – 4 pm)
October 5 (7 - 9:30 pm)
October 6 (7 – 9:30 pm)
October 7 (1– 4 pm)
October (7 – 9:30 pm)
October 13 (1 – pm)
October 13 (7 – 9:30 pm)
October 14 (7 – 9:30 pm)
October 15 (1 – 4:30 pm)
- 30 Media inquiries may be directed to:
Christine Wronko, Communications
Rob Anderson
Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission
Committee Chairperson
Phone: 780-447-8719 [email protected]
Phone: 780-415-0975
To call toll-free within Alberta dial 310-0000.
Consultation Questions
September 10, 2009
Questions – Distribution of Casino Proceeds to Licensed Charities
Introduction
There are about 7,000 charitable organizations in Alberta eligible to conduct and manage a casino event.
Each of the 19 traditional charitable casinos can accommodate 182 2-day events per year resulting in almost
3,500 casino events annually. Based on geographic constraints and current boundaries, the waitlists range
from 16 to 33 months.
In 2008-09, licensed charities received $252 million in proceeds from casino events, more than double the
$122 million received in 2002-03.
Licensed charities receive proceeds from table games as well as a commission from slot machines. In 200809, licensed charities received about $77.9 million (31%) from table games and $174.5 million (69%) from
slot machines.
Casino proceeds to licensed charities support worthwhile community projects and services that are delivered
by the Alberta voluntary sector.
Access and Distribution Principles
Over time, the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) has developed the following set of principles
to help ensure equitable access to and distribution of proceeds to eligible organizations:
1. Revenue Pooling
This principle says that charities holding casino events at a traditional casino within a city or region
should receive the same proceeds from the events.
To achieve this, regions with more than one casino combine proceeds from all traditional casinos in
the region into one pool and distribute the pool equally to the charities that had a casino event. This
is the case in Edmonton (five casinos), Calgary (five casinos), Red Deer (two casinos), Camrose/St.
Albert (two casinos). This principle ensures that, within a city or region, a charity volunteering at a
lower-performing casino receives the same proceeds as a charity with an event in a higherperforming facility.
2. Quarterly Pooling
This principle says that charities within a pooling region should receive a similar amount of proceeds
regardless of the day of the week they hold their event.
Proceeds are typically higher on weekends than weekdays. Combining all proceeds from the casino
in a quarter into one pool and distributing the pool equally ensures all charities receive an equal
amount of proceeds.
Cont…
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3. Edmonton and Calgary Access
This principle says that only charities located within Edmonton and Calgary or those providing
province-wide services are permitted to receive a licence for a casino event in Edmonton and
Calgary casinos.
In addition to ensuring that casino proceeds are distributed back to the communities from which they
came, many charities in the larger urban centers of Edmonton and Calgary support a larger clientbase. This includes the provincial charities which provide services throughout Alberta.
4. Nearest Casino Access
This principle says that casino proceeds should be distributed back to the communities or regions
from which they came.
Typically, charities are licensed to conduct two day events at casinos in the community or region
where they conduct their program delivery. Casino regions are defined so that licensed charities
generally hold their event at the nearest casino.
5. Volunteer Requirements
This principle says that pooling should only occur among similar size traditional casinos since minor
and major casinos have different volunteer requirements.
This is the case in Edmonton and Calgary (major casinos) and Red Deer and Camrose/St. Albert
(minor casinos). Events in major casinos require more effort (minimum requirement is 25 volunteers)
on part of the charity than events in minor casinos (minimum requirement is 15 volunteers).
Current Challenges



Wait times - The number of charities within each region has significantly increased over time with
some regions increasing faster than others. Since charitable organizations are not evenly distributed
across the province, some regions have a higher number of organizations assigned to a casino than
other regions resulting in longer waiting periods. The provincial average is currently 26 months, with
a high of 33 months in Grande Prairie and Lethbridge to a low of 16 months in Fort McMurray and
Medicine Hat.
Proceeds per event - The level of gambling varies across the province, so charities holding their
events outside Edmonton and Calgary generally earn lower proceeds per event compared to
charities that hold events in the urban centers. For example, in the quarter ending June 30, 2009,
casino proceeds ranged from a high of $76,109 in Calgary to a low of $18,325 in Camrose and St.
Albert.
Volunteers - Charities are required to provide volunteers to conduct and manage the casino event.
More volunteers are required for a casino event in a major casino compared to an event in a minor
casino. Some charities and casino operators believe the number of volunteers required should be
reviewed.
Consultation questions
Having read the background information and considering your organization’s circumstances, comment on
the following questions about each of the issues described above, remembering that the underlying
principles are intended to help ensure there is equitable access to and distribution of proceeds to eligible
organizations:
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Question #1 – Wait time
The wait time per region is a function of the number of eligible charitable organizations in the casino region
applying for a casino event licence and the number of events per year in the region. The number of eligible
organizations in a region can be adjusted by moving some regional boundaries periodically. Since there are
no new casinos anticipated to open, the number of events per year is not likely to increase.
a. Should some boundaries be moved to help equalize wait times across the province? Please explain.
b. Should casinos within Edmonton and Calgary be accessible only to charities within these regions as
well as provincial charities? Please explain.
c. What are some factors that should be considered in the moving of boundaries?
d. Can you suggest a better alternative?
e. What would your alternative look like and why is it better?
Question #2 – Proceeds per event
Proceeds from traditional casino events are pooled within a city or region for a three month period to ensure
that:
 proceeds are distributed back to the communities or regions from which they came,
 charities holding casino events receive the same proceeds regardless of the day of week they hold their
event in that quarter, and
 charities, having the same volunteer requirements, receive similar proceeds.
a. Should proceeds from casino events be distributed back to the communities or regions from which
they came? Please explain.
b. Should charities holding casino events within a quarter and having the same volunteer requirement
receive the same proceeds within the region? Please explain.
c. Can you suggest a better alternative?
d. What would your alternative look like and why is it better?
Question #3 – Volunteers
Charities are required to provide 25 volunteers for major casinos and 15 volunteers for minor casinos, in
order to conduct and manage the casino event.
a. Should the number of volunteers required to conduct and manage a casino event be
decreased/remain the same? Please explain.
b. Can you suggest a better alternative?
c. What would your alternative look like and why is it better?
Thank you for taking the time to complete the questionnaire.
We appreciate your input.
MLA Committee to Review
Distribution of Casino Proceeds to Licensed Charities
Participating Eligible Organizations
124th Street Drop-in Association of Edmonton
354301 Alberta Society - Innisfail Dolphins
418 City of Edmonton Squadron Association
781 Air Cadet Squadron Parent Sponsorship
Committee
A.V.Rue Canada Aviation Museum
AB Council of Women's Shelters
ABC Head Start
Acadia Community Association
Acadia Valley Community Club
Acme Golf Club
Acme Royal Purple Lodge #103
Acme Seniors Association
ACT/UCT Medicine Hat Council 1020
AIDS Calgary Awareness Association
Airborne Tumbling and Trampoline Club
Airdrie & District Agricultural Society
Airdrie & District Gymnastics Club
Airdrie Rodeo Ranch Association
Al Amira Temple No. 157 - Patrol Unit - Daughters
Of The Nile
Al Shamal Shrine Clowns Assn.
Al Shamal Shriners
Alano Club
Alberta 2005 Centennial Railway Museum Society
Alberta Alpine Ski Association
Alberta Amputee Sports & Recreation Association
Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society
Alberta Army Cadet League - Southern Zone Branch
Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies
Alberta Band Association
Alberta Band Association
Alberta Baton Twirling Assoc. - Central Region
Alberta Benevolent Cantor Association
Alberta Caregivers Association
Alberta Cattlemen Penning & Sorting Assoc.
Alberta Chess Association
Alberta Chinese Recreation Association
Alberta Chung Wah School Society
Alberta Committee of Citizens with Disabilities
Alberta Craft Council
Alberta Dance Alliance
Alberta District #2 Little League
Alberta Diving Association
Alberta Edge School of Skating Center
Alberta Equestrian Federation
Alberta Floor Curling Association
Alberta Foundation for Ukrainian Education
Alberta Genealogical Society
Alberta Golf Association
Alberta Handball Association
Alberta Horseshoe Pitchers Association
Alberta Lacrosse Association
Alberta Net Ball Association
Alberta Northern Lights Wheelchair Basketball
Society
Alberta Pomtich Charitable Society
Alberta Regional Lily Society
Alberta Rhythmic Sportive Gymnastics Federation
Alberta Royal Purple Lodges Association
Alberta Safety Council
Alberta Science Literacy Association
Alberta Shock Trauma Air Rescue
Alberta Slalom Canoe Kayak
Alberta SPCA
Alberta Sports and Recreation Association for the
Blind
Alberta Summer Music Workshop Association
Alberta Trail Riding Association
Alberta Ukrainian Commemorative Society
Alberta Ukrainian Heritage Foundation of
Edmonton
Alberta Wilderness Association
Alberta Zirka Ukrainian Performers Association
Alexandra Centre Society
Alexandra Chapter No. 4, Order of Eastern Star
Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek
Altadore Gymnastic Club
Alzheimer Society of Alberta & Northwest
Territories
Amber Valley Community Association
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society of Alberta
(ALS)
Andrew Lions Club
Andrew Sibbald Parent Association
Anne Fitzgerald School Advisory Society
Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada Strathcona Unit #99
Arts and Heritage Foundation of St. Albert
Associated Canadian Travellers - Men's Club
Associated Canadian Travellers Calgary Club
Association Des Parents Pour L'education Francaise
De Centrala
Association for the Rehabilitation of the Brain
Injured
Athabasca District Agricultural Society
Athabasca Health Care Auxiliary Association
Autism Calgary Association
Auxiliary to the Lacombe Hospital & Care Centre
Banff Alpine Racers
Banting and Best Association
Barons & District Historical Society
Barons Senior Citizens Society
Barvinok Ukrainian Dance Society
Bashaw And District Regional Health And Wellness
Foundation
Battle River Shrine Club Assoc
Baturyn Community League
Bazm-E-Sukhan Literary & Cultural Society
Beaumont & District Agricultural Society
Beaumont Columbus Alberta Association
Beiseker Lions Club
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elk
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks No. 361
Bentley Elks Lodge #318
Bernadette Recreation Cultural Society
Between Friends Club
Beverly Auxiliary
Beverly Towne Community Development Society
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& Northern Alberta
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#10519
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Langdon Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF)
Langdon Volunteer Firefighters
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LB Community League, Olds
Le Centre de Developpement Musical
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Leduc Composite High School Parent Teacher
Association
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Leduc Junior B Riggers Hockey Club
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Leduc/Devon Oilfield Historical Society
Leif Eiriksson Icelandic Club of Calgary
Lendrum community League
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Lethbridge Symphony Assoc.
Lewis Estates Community League Board of Directors
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Michener Hill Curling Club
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Opera Nuova-Newly United Operatic Vocalists
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Opportunity Works Calgary Inc.
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Order of the Eastern Star - Forestburg Chpt. #54
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224
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Softball Alberta
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Sun.Ergos, A Company of Theatre and Dance
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Calgary
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Commonwealth in Canada
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Foundation
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Ukrainian Orthodox Congregation of St. Vladimir
Ukrainian Shumka Dancers
Ukrainian Youth Association of Canada - Edmonton
Branch
Ukrainian Youth Association of Canada - Edmonton
Branch
Ukrainian Youth Association of Canada (CYM)
Ukrainian Youth Association of Canada (CYM)
Calgary Branch
Ukrainian Youth Unity Complex
Ukrainian Youth Unity of General Taras
Shuchewych-Chuprynka
Uncles and Aunts at Large (Edmonton) Society
United Calgary Chinese Association
United Nations Association in Canada, Calgary
Branch
Uptown Folk Club
Valley Creek Cooperating Society
Valley Neighbours Club
Valley Ridge Community Association
Valley View Super Kids Society
Valleyview & District Gun Club
Varsity Community Association
Vedanta Society of Calgary
Vegreville Regional Museum Society
Verkhovyna St. Josaphat Senior Home
Vermilion and Area Brighter Beginnings
Viking Curling Club
Viking Lions Club
Vilna District Volunteer Fire Fighters
Vista Heights School
Volksport Association of Alberta
Volunteer Centre of Calgary
Volunteer Centre of Camrose and District
Volunteer Programs Association
Vulcan Senior Citizen Centre
Warner Seniors Drop In Centre
Waskatenau & District Community
Water Ski & Wakeboard Association of Alberta
Wecan Food Basket Society
Wecan Society
Wedgewood Ravine Community League
Weedon Pioneer Community Association
West Hillhurst Go-Getters (SC) Association
West Meadowlark Community League
Western Canadian Seiwa-Kai Karate Association
Westlock and District Community Hall Society
Westlock and District Tractor Museum
Foundation
Westridge Wolf Willow Community League
Westwinds Music Society
Wet & Wild Diving Society
Wetaskiwin & District Heritage Museum
Wetaskiwin Health Foundation
Wetaskiwin Lions Club
Wetaskiwin Rotary Club
Wetaskiwin Ski Club
Wheat Pool Grain Museum Society
Wheatland Athletic Assoc.
Wheatland Conservation & Wildlife Assoc.
Wheatland County Food Bank
Varsity Community Association
Wheatland Elementary School Parent Council
Wheatland Elementary School Parent Council
Whitecourt Curling Club
Wild Rose Old Tyme Fiddlers Association
Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Edmonton
Wildrose Polio Support Society
Wildwood Community Association
Wilma Hansen Jr. High School Parent Advisory
Association
Wimborne Community Centre
Windmill Theatre Players
Windy Ridge Riders Assoc.
Windy Slopes Health Foundation
Winfield Legion #236
Winfield Lions Club
Winnifred Stewart Association
Wm. J. Cadzow Hospital Auxiliary Association
WO Mitchell Parent Council Society
Woking Skating Rink Association
Wolverines Wheelchair Sports Association
Women of the Moose #559
Woodcreek Community
Woodcroft Community League
Woodcross Community League
Woodlands School Council Association
Workshop Theatre
World Lebanese Cultural Union, Society of
Edmonton
Wu Yi Association of Calgary
Wye String Ensemble Society
Y.E.S.S. Youth Emergency Shelter Society of
Edmonton
Yatran Dance Academy Association
Young Alberta Book Society
Youth Enrichment Foundation of Thorhild
YouthLink Calgary-The Calgary Police Interpretive
Centre
Zambales Association of Calgary
Zhi Yang Inner City Seniors
Zone 4 - S. Sunshine Coasters Assoc.
Charitable casino regions
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
Fort McMurray


Grande Prairie




Edmonton
St Albert

Camrose
Charity
Charity allocation
allocation by
by region
region
Region
Waiting_time
Proceeds
Calgary
19.1 $76,109
Edmonton
22.0 $75,718
Fort McMurray
16.0 $57,996
Calgary - Rural
32.0 $47,760
Grande Prairie
33.4 $37,066
Lethbridge
33.1 $36,021
Red Deer
32.4 $27,158
St. Albert
27.1 $18,972
Camrose
30.7 $18,972
Medicine Hat
16.2 $18,246
Notes:
Notes:
1.Charity
1.Charity allocation
allocation is
is shown
shown as
as of
of June
June 23,
23, 2009
2009
2.Wait
2.Wait time
time is
is in
in months
months as
as of
of July
July 31,
31, 2009
2009
3.Proceeds
3.Proceeds have
have been
been rounded
rounded to
to the
the nearest
nearest dollar
dollar




Red Deer


Calgary
Charitable casino locations
Medicine Hat


Number of charities per community

Lethbridge
170
85
17
Highways
Alberta
Alberta Gaming
Gaming and
and Liquor
Liquor Commission
Commission
August
August 2009
2009
Excerpts of AGLC Board Policies
Casino Terms and Conditional and Operating Guidelines
2.1.2 Each licence application is evaluated based on its geographic location:
a) Groups located within the boundary of Edmonton must conduct casinos within that
city. Groups located outside of Edmonton may not access casinos within Edmonton.
b) Groups located within the boundary of Calgary must conduct casinos within that city.
Groups located in close proximity to Calgary may conduct casinos at the Silver Dollar
Casino in Calgary. This area includes Banff to the west, Crossfield to the north,
Strathmore to the east and High River to the south.
c) Outside of Edmonton and Calgary (except as provided for in Subsection 2.1.2.b)
groups shall normally conduct their casino events at licensed casino facilities situated
outside of Edmonton and Calgary which are in their location or at the casino facility in
closest proximity to their location.
d) Provincial groups are eligible to conduct casino gaming events in any community in
the province subject to compliance with the Board‟s Related Groups- Eligibility policy. To
establish “provincial group status” for gaming licences, groups must establish with the
AGLC that:
i) the registered charitable objectives of the group have a provincial focus;
ii) the by-laws of the group provide for the establishment of offices in other
Alberta communities;
iii) the executive and membership lists of the group indicate that membership is
drawn from communities throughout Alberta; and
iv) the group has a record of program or service delivery and plans to continue to
deliver its programs and/or services to communities throughout Alberta.
Casino Terms and Conditional and Operating Guidelines
2.9 CASINO POOLING
2.9.1 Casino pooling means the collection of all casino proceeds (and/or losses) over a three
month period of time (as specified in Section 2.9.3) from events held in a licensed facility or
facilities. The proceeds are placed into two separate pools as follows:
Pool A - Table Game Proceeds: refers to the funds remaining after the payment of
approved prizes and approved casino event expenses; and
Pool B - Commissions from Electronic Games: refers to the commissions paid to the
licensed charities from electronic games (e.g. slot machines).
2.9.2 Casino pools are administered by the AGLC for the benefit of the licensed charities.
2.9.3 Licensed charities must pool casino proceeds (and/or losses) within the same pooling
period as follows:
a) licensed charities conducting casinos in communities with two or more casino facility
licensees must pool net casino proceeds (and/or losses) with all charities licensed in the
same community within the same pooling period (Exception: Silver Dollar Casino in
Calgary does not pool its table game proceeds with other casinos in Calgary);
b) licensed charities conducting casinos in St. Albert and Camrose must pool net casino
proceeds (and/or losses) with all charities within the same pooling period; and
c) licensed charities must submit net casino proceeds to the casino facility licensee at
the end of each casino event. The facility licensee must deposit the net casino proceeds
the next business day. The AGLC will obtain the net casino proceeds from the facility
licensee through electronic funds transfer. The AGLC will notify the casino facility
licensee of the required amount of the transfer.
2.9.4 The pooling period is the same as the quarterly casino draw period. Quarters are JanuaryMarch, April-June, July-September and October-December.
2.9.5 After the pooling period is over, the AGLC will provide each licensed charity with a
statement of distribution of pooled funds. This statement will include the following information:
a) the total pooled funds received;
b) any re-imbursement of event losses;
c) the interest earned on pooled funds;
d) the final payments made to the AGLC for the quarterly license fees and the pool
administration costs;
e) other adjustments as required;
f) the number of charity shares; and
g) the amount disbursed to each charity.
2.9.6 The AGLC will deposit these funds to each charity‟s approved casino bank account
through electronic funds transfer (EFT). If unable to make an EFT, the AGLC will mail a cheque
to the licensed charity for deposit to its approved casino bank account.
2.9.7 No advances to any licensed charity shall be made from the pool prior to the end of the
pooling period.
2.9.8 In the event Pool A is in a deficit position at the end of the pooling period, the AGLC will
administer the pool as follows:
a) applications from charities for reimbursement of food and refreshment expenses and
advisor fees will be added to the overall pool deficit;
b) claims for the charities‟ portion of the float losses will be added to the pool deficit;
c) pool administration costs and licence fees will be added to the pool deficit; and
d) once the overall Pool A deficit has been calculated, the deficit will be offset by an
equal amount from Pool B containing the commissions from electronic gaming
accumulated during the pooling period.
Note: If the commissions from electronic gaming do not offset the deficit, each charity will be
required to reimburse an equal share of the deficit to the pool.
(The above is the same as Section 23 - Casino Licensee Terms and Conditions)
Volunteers
Casino Terms and Conditions and Operating Guidelines
2.4 LICENSED CHARITY‟S ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
2.4.1 The licensed charity shall operate the casino according to:
a) the licence which includes information pertaining to the location, number of games,
dates and hours of operation;
b) the operating requirements provided in the Casino Terms & Conditions and Operating
Guidelines (CTCOG). A copy is to be available at the casino premises in the following
areas:
- each games pit;
- cash cage;
- count room;
- volunteer/charity worker lounge; and
- staff lounge;
c) any special conditions required by the Board;
d) the House Rules of the casino facility which shall not conflict with the CTCOG; and
e) all municipal, provincial and federal laws.
2.4.2 Licensed charities shall immediately report to the AGLC any irregularities, theft, fraud,
cheating at play or violations of policy in the conduct of its licensed gaming event and in the use
of gaming proceeds.
2.4.3 Where gaming revenue or gaming proceeds are missing due to suspected theft or fraud,
the licensed charity shall not initiate any civil action against, or enter into any repayment
agreements or other agreements with, persons suspected of being responsible
for the missing gaming revenue or proceeds.
Casino Licensee Terms and Conditions
27. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR VOLUNTEER STAFF OR CHARITY WORKERS (3.1)
27.1 Eligibility requirements for volunteer staff or charity workers are as follows:
a) only bona fide members of the licensed charity or employees of a First Nation Charity
shall work in the positions of general manager, banker, cashier, count room supervisor
or advisor (when performed by a volunteer). The licensed charity may use nonmembers, on a volunteer basis, to fill other positions as required. Licensed charities
whose members are disabled may accept outside volunteer help for all positions;
b) charity workers must be registered with the AGLC and may only work at First Nation
casinos;
c) charity workers‟ wages shall be subject to AGLC approval;
d) all volunteer staff and charity workers must be 18 years of age or older; and
e) a person may not be eligible to work in a casino if the person:
i) has, within the five years prior to the submission of the application been
charged with or convicted of:
- an offence under the Criminal Code (Canada), the Excise Act (Canada), the
Food and Drugs Act (Canada) or the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
(Canada), or
- an offence under a foreign Act or regulation that, in the Board‟s opinion, is
substantially similar to an offence referred to in subclause i).
ii) has, at any time been charged with or convicted of:
- an offence under the Criminal Code (Canada), the Excise Act (Canada), the
Food and Drugs Act (Canada) or the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
(Canada), or
- an offence under a foreign Act or regulation that, in the Board‟s opinion, is
substantially similar to an offence referred to in subclause ii), if in the Board‟s
opinion the offence is sufficiently serious that it may detract from the integrity with
which gaming activities or provincial lotteries are to be conducted in Alberta;
or
iii) has, within the five (5) years prior to the submission of the application, been
serving a term of imprisonment of three (3) years or more.
27.2 A minimum of 25 volunteers are required for a 16-50 game casino. A minimum of 15
volunteers are required for a 15 game or less casino. Volunteers or charity workers are required
to fill the following positions:
a) general manager(s) and alternate;
b) banker;
c) cashier;
d) chip runner;
e) count room supervisor; and
f) count room staff (5).
27.3 Paid staff of the licensed group can work any position, provided:
a) they are bona fide members of the licensed charity;
b) they volunteer their services outside normal working hours; and
c) they do not fill the following positions:
i) general manager;
i) alternate general manager;
ii) banker; or
iv) count room supervisor.
28. CONDUCT (3.2)
28.1 Volunteers working a licensed casino event shall not be paid cash, from casino proceeds
or from any other source of revenue, for their services. This includes, but is not limited to:
a) cash payments;
b) casino licensee “vouchers” that can be exchanged for cash; and
c) receiving money, goods or services for personal use, from individuals which provide
premises, services, equipment or supplies to events sponsored by the volunteer‟s group.
28.2 Volunteers working a licensed casino event may receive credits/points to help offset the
cost of registration fees, competition fees, and/or travel expenses for an approved charitable
activity conducted by a licensee. The credits/points shall:
a) not be redeemable for cash; and
b) not be used for social/recreational purposes.
28.3 Volunteers may transfer the credits/points earned from working an event:
a) to other members of the licensed group; or
b) to individuals who are beneficiaries of the group‟s programs (for example an amateur
athlete
participating in a structured and developmental sport); or
c) on the approval of the AGLC, to other licensees, if:
i) the groups redeeming the credits are community leagues/associations; or
ii) the groups redeeming the credits have structures with provincial, regional,
district and/or zone components.
28.4 If credits/points are transferred to other licensees, a voucher must be used as a means of
exchange. The voucher shall include the following information:
a) name of licensed group issuing the voucher;
b) serial number;
c) date of issuance;
d) value;
e) name and telephone number of person voucher issued to;
f) recipient is a member or non-member of group issuing the voucher;
g) redemption date;
h) redemption purpose;
i) expiry date (not to exceed one year from date of issuance);
j) authorizing signature; and
k) notice stating the voucher cannot be used for social/recreational or non-charitable
purposes.
28.5 The group issuing the credits/points shall maintain records of the credits/points. The
records are subject to review by the AGLC. The records shall include a ledger with the following
information:
a) names of volunteers earning the credits;
b) volunteer is a member or non-member of group issuing the credits;
c) dates the volunteers earned the credits;
d) values of the credits earned;
e) dates the credits were redeemed or transferred;
f) purpose(s) for which the credits were redeemed (if applicable); and
g) if the credits/points are redeemed by another group:
i) the date(s) the other group received payment for the credit redemption;
ii) the dollar value of the redemption claim; and
iii) the name of the gaming account from where the payment was issued.
28.6 If the credits/points are redeemed by another licensed group, this other group shall
maintain records of the credits/points. The records, which are subject to review by the AGLC,
shall include a ledger with the following information:
a) name of person redeeming the credits;
b) name of group issuing the credits;
c) date of credit redemption;
d) value of credits being redeemed;
e) purpose for which the credits were redeemed; and
f) when redeeming credits/points from the group issuing the credits:
i) the date of the redemption claim;
ii) the dollar value of the redemption claim; and
ii) the name of the gaming account where redemption claim was deposited.
28.7 All volunteer staff and charity workers must report to the general manager and ensure their
printed name, signature, position and date and time of shift are recorded on the Casino
Volunteer/Charity Worker Approval and Sign-In form before starting their shift.
28.8 Volunteer staff and charity workers shall work only in positions specified on the Casino
Volunteer/Charity Worker Approval and Sign-In form.
28.9 No volunteer staff or charity workers shall work more than one position during the casino
licence period except:
a) the general manager may assign a count room worker to witness table closing chip
counts. This must not interfere with count room duties; and
b) in casinos outside of Edmonton, Calgary and St. Albert those individuals assuming
the positions of banker, cashier(s) and chip runner may, once their Cash Cage duties
have been concluded, also work in the various count room positions. The one exception
being the banker, who shall not be allowed to assume the position of count room
supervisor.
28.10 Volunteer staff and charity workers shall wear a name badge while on duty showing first
or common name, position, and date of casino.
28.11 All volunteer staff and charity workers are prohibited from playing casino games or
gaming terminals (including slot machines and VLTs) where they are working for the duration of
their licensed charity‟s event.
28.12 Volunteer staff and charity workers are prohibited from consuming liquor, being under the
influence of liquor or using illicit substances.
28.13 Volunteer staff and charity workers are prohibited from cashing cheques or extending
credit.
28.14 Personal possession of chips by volunteer staff and charity workers is prohibited and shall
be reported immediately to the AGLC by the general manager.
29. GENERAL MANAGER AND ALTERNATE GENERAL MANAGER (3.3)
29.1 The General Manager is responsible for all aspects of the casino.
29.2 In consultation with the games manager, the general manager shall ensure the casino is
conducted in accordance with the CTCOG.
29.3 An alternate general manager shall be on duty in the General Manager‟s absence.
29.4 The general manager duties are as follows:
a) Operational Functions:
i) enters the appropriate information from the licence into the CasinoTrack
system;
ii) ensures all volunteer staff (excluding count room staff) are in the casino facility
a minimum of one (1) hour prior to casino opening;
iii) ensures the count room staff are present a minimum of 15 minutes prior to the
scheduled start of shift;
iv) ensures the names of all volunteer staff are entered into the CasinoTrack
system;
v) ensures designated volunteer staff is in place and have signed in at the
beginning of shift and signed out at end of shift with system access cards on the
CasinoTrack system;
vi) witnesses interim and final pull of drop boxes;
vii) may perform duties of other volunteer staff or charity workers on a temporary
basis [no longer than one (1) hour] as long as all procedures for the position are
followed, e.g. assuming duties of other volunteer staff to allow them to take a
break or eat a meal;
viii) may fill a position that becomes vacant due to unforeseen circumstances
(shall be documented on a Discrepancy Report);
ix) may assign another volunteer or charity worker to fill a vacant position for the
duration of the licence period (shall be documented on a Discrepancy Report);
and
x) sign all Discrepancy Reports in addition to the advisor or the games manager.
b) Financial Transactions:
i) counts and verifies the opening cash bankroll and the opening chip inventory
received from the casino facility licensee or his designate each day;
ii) witnesses transfer of cash from count room supervisor to banker;
iii) ensures closing cage bankroll, next day‟s opening float and chips are in
secure overnight storage;
iv) ensures the casino facility licensee or designate provides a cheque at the end
of the event for the cost of the advisor fees and concession fees;
v) ensures all financial transaction entries into the CasinoTrack system are
completed as required;
vi) investigates fully any error, procedural irregularity or other breach of CTCOG
and reports to the AGLC (refer to Subsection 5.8);
vii) reports immediately to the Investigations Branch any volunteer in personal
possession of casino chips; and
viii) returns remaining chips to the casino facility licensee or designate and enters
the information on the CasinoTrack system;
ix) returns and signs, after the close of the event, to the casino facility licensee or
his designate, cash equal to the opening cash bankroll received the morning of
each day; and
x) after the conclusion of all related tasks, all cash including the opening bankroll
and the event proceeds are to be returned to the casino facility licensee.
Verification of the return of this cash is to be obtained from the casino facility
licensee‟s designated individual.
c) Security:
ensures secure handling and storage of chips and cash at all times during the casino
event.
30. BANKER (3.4)
30.1 The banker supervises the cash cage and is directly accountable to the general manager.
30.2 The banker is responsible for the cashiers and the chip runners.
30.3 Specific duties of the banker are as follows:
a) documents all transactions as required and ensures security of all chips and cash in
cash cage;
b) ensures cashiers retain personal control of chips and cash for which they are
responsible while on duty;
c) receives and counts opening cash bankroll and chip inventory with the general
manager;
d) records and maintains a running inventory of the cash bankroll and the chip inventory:
e) issues opening inventory of chips to games where required;
f) documents transactions as required and maintains security and control of chips/coin
inventory during shift;
g) supplies games with chips/coin as requested on CasinoTrack system;
h) receives excess chips/coin from games as requested on CasinoTrack system;
i) issues opening cash fill and subsequent cash fills to cashiers;
j) obtains cash transfers from the count room supervisor as required;
k) receives inventory of chips/cash from cashiers;
l) counts, amalgamates and records all chips and cash in cash cage at the end of the
day;
m) returns remaining chips to the facility operator at the end of the day and enters
information on the CasinoTrack system;
n) at the end of the day, transfers cash to general manager for secure overnight storage
or transfer to casino facility licensee.
31. CASHIER (3.5)
31.1 The cashier duties are as follows:
a) receives and counts opening cash fill from the banker;
b) maintains security of the cash and chips for which he or she is responsible while on
duty in the cash cage;
c) redeems players‟ chips for cash;
d) ensures the general manager, banker or advisor witnesses all player cash-outs over
$200;
e) ensures trays are put in cash drawers and the drawers are locked when leaving cash
cage;
f) at the end of a shift, accounts for and transfers all chips and cash for which he or she
is responsible to the banker.
31.2 The cashier must not:
a) sell chips;
b) exchange U.S. currency for chips or cash; and
c) exchange traveller‟s cheques for chips or cash.
32. CHIP RUNNER (3.6)
32.1 The chip runner duties are as follows:
a) participates in games opening and closing with gaming table personnel;
b) transfers fills from the banker to games and credits from games to banker;
c) verifies the accuracy of these transactions;
d) at final close of games each day, witnesses chip count and verifies on the
CasinoTrack system; and
e) may assist the general manager during pull of drop boxes.
33. COUNT ROOM SUPERVISOR (3.7)
33.1 The count room supervisor is directly accountable to the general manager for the
supervision of count room procedures and count room staff.
33.2 The count room supervisor shall document all transactions as required and ensure security
of all cash and chips in the count room.
33.3 Specific duties of the count room supervisor are as follows:
a) ensures count room is secured;
b) records the number of bills, coins and chips (if any) counted by the amalgamator, on
the CasinoTrack system;
c) verifies the information entered by the recorder;
d) supplies cash to banker as required;
e) ensures the rake boxes are counted first and chips are transferred to banker before
continuing the count;
f) prepares float and bank deposits; and
g) generates Master Revenue Report and Count Room Drop Box Verification on
CasinoTrack system.
34. SORTER (3.8)
34.1 The duties of the sorter are as follows:
a) empties the contents of the drop box and shows open box to camera to ensure it is
empty;
b) sorts cash or chips into denominations and places into money bin with a “Box ID
Card” and passes bin to counter;
c) witnesses count by counter; and
d) at final close of games may witness table chip count, if required.
35. COUNTER (3.9)
35.1 The duties of the counter are as follows:
a) counts the contents of the money bin using money counting machine;
b) places contents of drop box back into the money bin along with the “Box ID Card” and
passes bin to the amalgamator; and
c) assists sorting of chips and cash as needed.
36. RECORDER (3.10)
36.1 The duties of the recorder are as follows:
a) enters the table number from the “Box ID card” into the CasinoTrack system; and
b) enters the number of bills, coins and chips (if any) counted by the counter into the Casino
Track system.
37. AMALGAMATOR (3.11)
37.1 The duties of the amalgamator are as follows:
a) receives cash or chips from counter in money bin;
b) verifies all bills are of the same denomination;
c) uses a counting machine to verify contents of the money bin and advises count room
supervisor of the amount by denomination; and
d) amalgamates all cash or chips in the count room by denomination into bundles of one
hundred after receiving confirmation from the count room supervisor that the totals from both
counts match.

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