Alberta Gaming

🕰️ Historical Overview of Alberta Gaming

📅 Early Beginnings (Pre-1900)

• Year	Event
  1860s	First recorded gambling activities by settlers in Alberta.

🎰 Establishment of Regulation (1900-1930)

• Year	Event
  1908	Alberta’s first province-wide lottery established for charitable purposes.
  1920	Prohibition era leads to illegal gambling operations gaining popularity.

💼 Official Licensing and Growth (1930-1960)

• Year	Event
  1932	First licensed betting on horse racing introduced.
  1950	The creation of Alberta Gaming Commission to oversee gambling.

🎉 Modern Era (1960-Present)

• Year	Event
  1970	Legalization of casinos begins, changing the landscape of gaming.
  1995	Alberta Lottery Fund established, supports community initiatives.
  2000	Online gambling becomes a popular alternative among players.
  2020	Introduction of new regulations for responsible gambling practices.