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Online access to lotto tickets now open to Albertans

May 21, 2021 | 2:57 PM

Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis has announced Albertans can now purchase lotto tickets online.

National and regional tickets can now be purchased at PlayAlberta.ca, according to AGLC, including for Lotto Max, Lotto 6/49, Daily Grand, Western Max, Western 6/49 and the Extra.

“AGLC continues to expand entertainment opportunities for Albertans through the introduction of lottery games on Play Alberta,” says Kandice Machado, Acting President and CEO, AGLC. “Creating new digital purchasing options provides consumer convenience, while continuing to generate revenue that benefits Albertans.”

Albertans will also find access to other lottery offerings, including slots, instants, virtuals and live dealer table games, with plans to add sports wagering later this year.

The introduction of online lottery sales means AGLC will also expand its GameSense responsible gambling program on the Play Alberta website.

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Since the site launched in October 2020, responsible gambling features have been added, including loss, bet and daily session limits. More information is available on GameSenseAB.ca.

Play Alberta is available to those 18 and over only, and those who live within Alberta’s borders, through browsers on desktop, smartphones and tablets.

In 2019-20, over $1.4 billion in net gaming income was generated for the General Revenue Fund, which is used to support programs and services that Albertans rely on every day, AGLC says.