The current charitable gaming model is a “losing bet” for rural Alberta. The model requires rural organizations to travel further, wait longer, and earn lower revenues than organizations located in Edmonton or Calgary. In 2023, RMA members passed Resolution 12-23S: Casino Opportunities for Charitable Organizations to address this issue.
As a result, RMA is launching a campaign to call on the Government of Alberta to work with rural and urban stakeholders to develop an improved charitable gaming model that properly recognizes the important work of charitable organizations across Alberta, regardless of where they are located. In the coming weeks, RMA will be releasing multiple materials for members and charitable organizations to use for their own continued advocacy on this issue. Stay tuned for more information!