Historical Overview of Alberta Gambling
Pre-1900: Early Forms of Gambling 🎲
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Event Description First Lotteries Early lottery systems were introduced to fund public projects. -
Event Description Indigenous Games Various traditional games of chance were played among Indigenous communities.
1900-1940: Establishment of Legal Framework 🏛️
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Event Description Criminal Code of Canada (1892) Introduction of the Criminal Code which restricted gambling activities. -
Event Description Prohibition and Illegal Gambling Gambling activities increased underground during prohibition periods.
1940-1970: Transparency and Regulation 📜
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Event Description First Legal Lotteries (1950s) Alberta introduced its first legal lotteries to support charitable causes. -
Event Description Creation of the Alberta Gaming Commission (1969) The Alberta Gaming Commission was established to organize and regulate gambling.
1970-2000: Expansion and Modernization 📈
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Event Description Introduction of Casinos (1980s) First casinos were opened in Alberta, marking a significant shift in gambling culture. -
Event Description Online Gambling Emergence (1990s) Online gambling started gaining popularity, leading to new regulations.
2000-Present: The Digital Era and Beyond 🌐
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Event Description Regulation of Online Gaming (2010) Online gaming regulations were established to govern internet-based gambling activities. -
Event Description COVID-19 Impact (2020) The pandemic led to an increased reliance on online gambling platforms.