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
Location: Banff Centre, Banff, Alberta, Canada
Date: April 24-26, 2025
- Conference 2025 Home Page
- Conference Registration (Early bird rate until March 17, 2025)
- Call for Posters & Speaker Abstracts (Submission Deadline: Monday, January 27, 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
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.
Gambling and Gaming Microcredential course (Nov. 12-15, 2024)
Gambling and Gaming Microcredential is a four day intensive course offered online and at the University of Alberta campus. The course features exclusive video interviews on findings of the AGRI National Project (ANP), as well as with gaming and gambling experts from other parts of Canada and around the world.
Fall 2024 Newsletter
Feature articles in this issue:
- Where are they Now? Institute Alumni Appointed to Gambling Research Roles Across Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council Principal Researcher Dr. Carrie Shaw
- Re:Cognition Lab @ U. of Alberta Using Simple Games to Study Decision-Making
- Announcement of Graduate Student Scholarship Recipients 2024/25
- The Cardsharps, c. 1595; The Cheat with the Ace of Clubs, c. 1630-34
- 2025 Institute Conference Date Announcement
AGRI Research Chair in Gambling, Mental Health, and Technology
The Department of Psychology at the University of Alberta invites applications for the AGRI Research Chair in Gambling, Mental Health, and Technology. This is a full-time tenure-track faculty position, at the rank of Assistant professor, with an anticipated starting date of July 1, 2025. [Position will remain open until filled] https://apps.ualberta.ca/careers/posting/1414
Announcement of Graduate Student Scholarship Recipients 2024/25
The Institute is pleased to announce twelve new and returning Graduate Student Scholarship Award Recipients for 2024/25.
Summer 2024 Newsletter
Feature articles in this issue:
- Developing a Gambling Education Program for Offenders: An Interview with Dr. Jami Albright-Tolman
- Institute Conference Examines Trends & Challenges in Gambling Research
- Untitled [Scene inside Newgate Prison] (1812)