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 2026 [Call for Submissions]
Location: Banff Centre, Banff, Alberta, Canada
Date: April 30 - May 2, 2026
- Conference 2026 Home Page
- Call for Conference 2026 Speakers Abstracts (PDF)
- Call for Conference 2026 Poster Session Submissions (PDF)
- Registration for Conference 2026 | Early Bird Deadline March 30, 2026
Canadian Gambling Statistics (1970-present)
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
Winter 2026 Newsletter
Feature articles in this issue:
- AGRI National Project-2: Update & Progress to Date
- Stepping Stones to Milestones: Highlights from the AGLC Responsible Gambling Symposium
- The ‘Digital Casino’ Debate: Prediction Markets in Canada
- Annual Report 2024/25 Now Available on Web Site
- Jackpot Machine by Wayne Thiebaud, 1962
Annual Report 2024-25
Annual Report 2024-25 provides an overview of Institute research activities and audited financial statement for period April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025.
Announcement of Grant Recipients 2025/26
The Institute is pleased to announce the approval of six new major research grants funded in 2025/26. See Major Grants: Funded Project by Year 2025/26 for project titles, investigators and descriptions.
Fall 2025 Newsletter
Feature articles in this issue:
- Consumer Identity, Gambling, and the Rise of Influencers: A Discussion with Brady Simpson
- Announcement of Graduate Student Scholarship Recipients 2025/26
- Jogo do Bicho: figuras [Animal Game Figures], n.d.
Summer 2025 Newsletter
Feature articles in this issue:
- Advances in Gambling Research Highlighted at AGRI Conference 2025
- Announcing AGRI National Project - 2 (ANP-2): A Comprehensive Study of Gambling in Canada
- Memoir Details Life and Career of Dr. Nady el-Guebaly
- Once More He Leads the World, 1902
- New Institute Research Chair @ The U of A
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)
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
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