Become a registered gaming worker

All Registered Gaming Worker applications must include a current criminal records check (dated within 3 months of receipt) provided by local city police or local RCMP detachment. 

Online or third party criminal records checks will not be accepted with the exception of Edmonton Police Service (EPS) or Calgary Police Service (CPS). 

Individuals that want to work in Alberta's gaming industry must be registered by AGLC.

1. Determine application type
2. Complete applicable application form(s)
3. Deliver application form to AGLC
4. Wait for decision

For assistance with the forms above, contact Gaming Registrations at 780-447-8600, toll free at 1-800-272-8876 or gaming.registrations@aglc.ca.

The following positions also undergo background checks by AGLC's Due Diligence Unit.

1. Complete the following forms:
   • Personal Disclosure form 5676 
   • Registration Conditions form 5679
   • Special Requirements form 5680 (for Advisors only)
2. Deliver application form to AGLC. Contact duediligence@aglc.ca for electronic submission instructions
3. Wait for decision

For assistance with forms above, contact Due Diligence at duediligence@aglc.ca.

How to become a Casino Advisor

There are three positions:

• Cash Cage Advisor
• Count Room Advisor
• Dual Advisor (combines both of the above positions)

Casino Advisor exam

Anyone who wants to become an advisor must send AGLC:

• a completed Registration Application for Casino Advisor Examination;
• a cheque or money order for $100 made out to AGLC; and
• a current criminal records check from local city police or local RCMP detachment (dated within three months of issue).
  • Online or third party criminal records checks will not be accepted with the exception of Edmonton Police Service (EPS) or Calgary police Service (CPS). 

AGLC schedules exams four times a year.

Upcoming exams are scheduled for 9:00 am on:

• April 16, 2024
• July 23, 2024
• October 29, 2024
• January 21, 2025

Advisor exams are administered at the following AGLC locations:

• St. Albert
  50 Corriveau Avenue, St. Albert, AB T8N 3T5

• Calgary
  310, 6715 - 8 Street NE, Calgary, AB  T2E 7H7

• Red Deer
  3, 7965 - 49 Ave, Red Deer, AB T4P 2V5

• Grande Prairie
  100, 11039 - 78 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB  T8W 2J7

• Lethbridge
  655 Wt Hill Blvd South, Lethbridge, AB  T1J 1Y6

The content of the exam is taken from:

• The Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act
• The Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Regulation
• The Casino Terms & Conditions and Operating Guidelines (CTCOG) sections one - eight

Next steps

After the applicant writes the exam:

• AGLC mails the results to the applicant.
• If the applicant passed the exam, AGLC will provide a six-month temporary training registration.
• The applicant is responsible to locate and apprentice with a registered Casino Advisor; details can be found in CTCOG 6.3.5.
• After training is complete and the Personal Disclosure is approved, AGLC will register the applicant as a Cash Cage Advisor, Count Room Advisor or a Dual Advisor.