Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis hears public opinion on Jackpot Casino relocation

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Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis hears public opinion on Jackpot Casino relocation
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Jackpot Casino on 4950 47 Avenue (rdnewsNOW/Alessia Proietti)

AGLC and Provincial MLA

May 10, 2022 | 2:08 PM

Red Deerians can voice their opinions directly to Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) on the potential relocation of the Jackpot Casino.

The City of Red Deer received a letter from the AGLC on April 12, informing of the application for the casino’s relocation from 4950 47 Avenue to 3310 50 Avenue (Cambridge Hotel).

As part of their application process, AGLC contacts the municipality to provide city council with the opportunity for input.

A previous council policy titled “Council Response to Gaming Applications” from 2002 outlines that, in dealing with cases brought forward by the AGLC: