Rolling the dice : Alberta's experience with direct democracy and video lottery terminals

Abstract

This report examines the key issues and events of the VLT debate and, more importantly, the groundbreaking grassroots campaign that took place in Calgary. Specifically, the report will address: (1) the history of the VLT debate in Alberta; (2) petitions and votes in Alberta; (3) Calgary’s petition campaign; and (4) who and what influenced the outcome.