Stampede Casino - Gambling Responsibly

GAMBLING RESPONSIBLY

The Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission
(AGLC) ensures that gaming and liquor
activities in Alberta are conducted honestly,
openly and with the highest level of integrity.
Most people who gamble do not experience
problems. However, some people do, and
here are a few tips that may help players
manage their gambling.

Please play within your limits. The key to
playing games of chance responsibly is to:

1. Understand that playing electronic games
involves spending money over time, just
like any other form of entertainment.

2. Before you start playing, determine the
amount of time and money that is
appropriate for you to spend.

3. Set a budget and stick to it.

4. Do not chase your losses. Accept them as
a cost of entertainment.

5. Do not use money intended for everyday
     expenses or borrow money to play games
     of chance. Only spend what you can
     afford to lose.

6. Take frequent breaks while playing.

The AGLC is committed to encouraging the
responsible use of its products.

GAMBLING MYTHS

Can you improve your odds of winning? The
answer is no. It is impossible to predict when
a winning hand or combination will happen
on a VLT or slot machine. Each symbol that
appears is chosen randomly.

You CANNOT improve the odds by:

1. Pressing the buttons in a certain way or
     touching the screen. The outcome is
     determined the instant the play button
     is pressed.

2. Playing the machine that has or has not
     had a recent big payout. VLTs and slot
     machines are random games of chance,
     knowledge of previous wins or losses will
     not improve your chances of winning.

3. Playing at certain times of the day, night,
week or month. Wins or losses are not
related to when the machines are played.

4. Playing for a longer or shorter period. The
longer you play, the more money you will
lose over time.

WHERE DOES THE REVENUE
FROM GAMING GO?

Revenues from VLTs, ticket lotteries, and
slot machines are placed into the Alberta
Lottery Fund. These revenues total more
than $1 billion each year, and are used to
support thousands of volunteer, public and
community-based initiatives annually.

Health and wellness programs, education,
recreation and cultural initiatives are just
some of the ways lottery proceeds are
used. Through 13 ministries and seven
programs and foundations, the
government's share of gaming revenue is
invested back into Alberta's communities.

For more information visit:

AGLC website
albertalotteryfund.ca

AADAC GAMBLING SCREEN

These questions may help you examine your
gambling activities. If a lot of gambling activity is
noted in question 1 or you answer "yes" to
questions 2 through 5, you may be experiencing
gambling problems. If this is the case, please
consider getting more information about, or an
assessment of your gambling.

1. In the past 12 months have you:

     - played bingo
     - bet on sporting events
     - purchased lottery tickets
     - played games of skill for money
       (e.g. cards)
     - played slot machines or VLTs
     - gambled in a casino
     - gambled at a race track (including
       off-track betting)
     - participated in any other form of gambling

2. In the past 12 months have you spent more
money than you intended on any of the
above activities?

3. In the past 12 months has your involvement
in the above activities created financial
difficulties for you or your family?

4. In the past 12 months has anyone
expressed concern about your involvement
in these activities?

5. In the past 12 months have you been
concerned about your involvement in
these activities?
HELP RESOURCES
If you think your gambling activities are
causing you problems, you can call the
24-hour, toll-free AADAC Help Line at:
1-866-332-2322
AADAC provides free, voluntary and
confidential services for gamblers and
their family members in 49 locations
throughout Alberta.

GAMBLING RESPONSIBLY The Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) ensures that gaming and liquor activities in Alberta are conducted honestly, openly and with the highest level of integrity. Most people who gamble do not experience problems. However, some people do, and here are a few tips that may help players manage their gambling. Please play within your limits. The key to playing games of chance responsibly is to: 1. Understand that playing electronic games involves spending money over time, just like any other form of entertainment. 2. Before you start playing, determine the amount of time and money that is appropriate for you to spend. 3. Set a budget and stick to it. 4. Do not chase your losses. Accept them as a cost of entertainment. 5. Do not use money intended for everyday expenses or borrow money to play games of chance. Only spend what you can afford to lose. 6. Take frequent breaks while playing. The AGLC is committed to encouraging the responsible use of its products. GAMBLING MYTHS Can you improve your odds of winning? The answer is no. It is impossible to predict when a winning hand or combination will happen on a VLT or slot machine. Each symbol that appears is chosen randomly. You CANNOT improve the odds by: 1. Pressing the buttons in a certain way or touching the screen. The outcome is determined the instant the play button is pressed. 2. Playing the machine that has or has not had a recent big payout. VLTs and slot machines are random games of chance, knowledge of previous wins or losses will not improve your chances of winning. 3. Playing at certain times of the day, night, week or month. Wins or losses are not related to when the machines are played. 4. Playing for a longer or shorter period. The longer you play, the more money you will lose over time. WHERE DOES THE REVENUE FROM GAMING GO? Revenues from VLTs, ticket lotteries, and slot machines are placed into the Alberta Lottery Fund. These revenues total more than $1 billion each year, and are used to support thousands of volunteer, public and community-based initiatives annually. Health and wellness programs, education, recreation and cultural initiatives are just some of the ways lottery proceeds are used. Through 13 ministries and seven programs and foundations, the government's share of gaming revenue is invested back into Alberta's communities. For more information visit: AGLC website albertalotteryfund.ca AADAC GAMBLING SCREEN These questions may help you examine your gambling activities. If a lot of gambling activity is noted in question 1 or you answer "yes" to questions 2 through 5, you may be experiencing gambling problems. If this is the case, please consider getting more information about, or an assessment of your gambling. 1. In the past 12 months have you: - played bingo - bet on sporting events - purchased lottery tickets - played games of skill for money (e.g. cards) - played slot machines or VLTs - gambled in a casino - gambled at a race track (including off-track betting) - participated in any other form of gambling 2. In the past 12 months have you spent more money than you intended on any of the above activities? 3. In the past 12 months has your involvement in the above activities created financial difficulties for you or your family? 4. In the past 12 months has anyone expressed concern about your involvement in these activities? 5. In the past 12 months have you been concerned about your involvement in these activities? HELP RESOURCES If you think your gambling activities are causing you problems, you can call the 24-hour, toll-free AADAC Help Line at: 1-866-332-2322 AADAC provides free, voluntary and confidential services for gamblers and their family members in 49 locations throughout Alberta.


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