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 2025 [Presentations]
Location: Banff Centre, Banff, Alberta, Canada
Date: April 24-26, 2025
Canadian Gambling Statistics (1970-2024)
Canadian gambling statistics (1970-present) were collected from annual reports produced by provincial and territorial organizations. Includes charts and graphs showing net revenue and net income for ticket lotteries, casinos, video lottery terminals (VLTs), online gambling, etc. Visualizations can be sorted by province or by year. Statistics are downloadable.
News
Call for 2025/26 Major Research Grant Applications
The Alberta Gambling Research Institute welcomes applications for major research grants from researchers at Partner Universities. Areas of focus may include either investigator or stakeholder-identified topics. Application deadline is Friday, July 7, 2025.
Application content requirements are included in the 2025-26 Guidelines & Application Form (PDF / Word)
Spring 2025 Newsletter
Feature articles in this issue:
- Canadian Employees Who Gamble in the Workplace
- Transcription of Youth Gambling Survey Data Underway
- 2024/25 Research Grant Recipients
- Le Grand diable d’argent patron de la finance, 1798-1815
Applications for Graduate Scholarships 2025-26
Applications are now open for 2025-26 graduate student scholarships for both new and returning applicants. Candidates must have been accepted into, or be currently enrolled in, a full-time, thesis-based, master’s or doctoral program at one of the Partner Universities -- U. of Alberta, U. of Calgary or U. of Lethbridge. Application deadline Monday, May 12, 2025 at 4 p.m.
Connect with AGRI on Bluesky Social Media
The Institute is now has a Bluesky Social Media account. Follow us to keep up-to-date with Institute events and news!
Announcement of Grant Recipients 2024/25
The Institute is pleased to announce the approval of four new major research grants and one new small grant funded in 2024/25. See Major Grants: Funded Project by Year 2024/25 & Small Grants for project titles, investigators and descriptions.
Winter 2025 Newsletter
Feature articles in this issue:
- Micro-Credential Course About Gambling & Gaming Offered by University of Alberta
- Invited Speakers Confirmed for Institute Conference 2025
- What are Prize-Linked Savings Accounts?
- FROM THE LIBRARY: A World Tour of Gambling-Related E-Books
- ‘Pachinko’ © Carl Randall, Oil paint on canvas, 65 x 65cm, 2009
Post-doctoral Fellowships 2025-26
Applications are now being accepted for Post-doctoral Fellowships which support original research on gambling and to provide training and mentorship to emerging scholars working in gambling-related fields. Applications due by 4:00 p.m., January 31, 2025.
Annual Report 2023-24
Annual Report 2023-24 provides an overview of Institute research activities and audited financial statement for period April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024.