Alberta Gambling Research Institute
About us
The Alberta Gambling Research Institute is a consortium of the University of Calgary, University of Alberta and the University of Lethbridge. Its primary purpose is to support and promote research into gambling in the Province of Alberta.
Apply for Grants
The Institute accepts proposals from eligible applicants for a variety of research grant opportunities.
Research
We provide grant funding to support peer-endorsed academic investigations. See a list of past research projects.
Resources
Learn about research resources related to various aspects of gambling.
Events
AGRI Annual Conference
Live virtual event to take place April 27-29, 2021. Gambling in Canada: Current Research & Future Directions
News
Institute Newsletter Fall 2020
Feature articles: Provincial Gambling Statistics Being Collected as Part of Institute’s National Project; Alberta’s Online Gambling Website Launched October 1st; Dr. David Hodgins Recognized as Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS); First Journal Article Publications from the AGRI National Project; COVID-19 and Gambling; Announcement of Graduate Scholarship Recipients 2020/21.
Scholarship and Research Allowance Award Recipients
Please see the institute's 2012/21 Scholarship and Research Allowance Award Recipients
Casino & VLT Availability in Canada
The following documents provides an overview of the temporary closures and re-openings of commercial gambling venues across Canada by province.
- COVID-19 Closures and Re-Openings of Canadian Casinos and VLT Venues (2020, September 28)
- The Impact of COVID-19 on Gambling Availability in Canada (2020, March 25)