Casino FAQs
Why are we working another casino?
Under Alberta ‘Charitable gaming’ laws, regular professional Casinos must cooperate with non-profit organizations, such as ours, to provide public gambling. The funds also pay for mapping and new maps. This may seem like déjà vu to some of you, as we just had a casino last month. But this December’s casino is for the Alberta Orienteering Association (AOA). The AOA casino alternates between the Calgary and Edmonton clubs and this year it is EOOC’s turn, which admittedly is unfortunate timing. For those who may not know, years ago, the AOA was the only orienteering organisation allowed to hold a casino, and those funds went to support orienteering programs in Edmonton and Calgary, outreach, and, especially, mapping – which they still do.
When is the Casino?
December 8th and 9th (Sunday and Monday)
At which Casino?
Pure Casino (7055 Argyll Road)
Who can volunteer?
Anyone 18 and older can volunteer. Some of the positions must be filled by AOA members (General Manager, banker, cashier, countroom supervisor) but others can be filled by anyone. So members’ family and friends are welcome to apply.
If you are willing to fill a key position (general manager, banker, or cashier) you have to fill out the form that can be found here: https://aglc.ca/forms/casino-volunteer-worker-application . It can then be submitted to AGLC directly from the form, or saved as a PDF and e-mailed to gaming.licensing@aglc.ca . Even if you filled a key position at the September casino, you have to submit the form again as this is a different event and organization. The information needed for the form is:
Organization: Alberta Orienteering Association
AGLC ID #: 57615
Do I need any special skills?
In spite of lofty titles, all jobs can be handled with a few minutes training from our paid on-site advisors. Money counting uses modern machines.. data is recorded and cross-checked automatically on computer.
How long are the shifts?
Daytime shifts go from about 10:15AM to 6:30PM
Evening shifts from about 6:15PM to 4:00AM
Night owl shift in the count room from 11:30PM to 4:00AM
Are there any perks?
In addition to munchies and drinks in the secure volunteer lounge, all volunteers have an open, non alcoholic, free tab at the Casino restaurant / snack bar. Plan to dine out on us!
A security guard escort to vehicle after your late shift if you would like.
[but you are NOT allowed to gamble or drink alcohol during your shift]
How can I sign up?
Here’s the link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D45A8AC2FA5FE3-50693016-aoaedmonton#/
Or, if you prefer, contact Bogi (the AOA Executive Director) at info@orienteeringalberta.ca with your preferences such as day (Sunday or Monday) or shift (daytime or evening or night shift)