Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) is the provincial Crown agency that regulates and operates gaming (casinos, lottery, VLTs), liquor, and cannabis in Alberta. AGLC sets the rules for who can sell these products, enforces age restrictions, licenses establishments, and works to prevent problem gambling and substance abuse. Unlike some provinces where government stores have a monopoly, Alberta allows private retailers to sell liquor and cannabis—AGLC regulates these private sellers rather than operating stores directly. Revenue from gaming and liquor licensing helps fund provincial programs. AGLC's role illustrates how provinces can take different approaches to regulating the same products—Alberta's private retail model contrasts with government store monopolies in provinces like Ontario or BC.