A beginner’s guide to choosing the right online gaming platform in Alberta

Alberta’s regulated online gaming market is beginning to blossom, giving players more options than ever before.

It’s an exciting development in the industry, but for beginners in the world of online gaming, it’s important to understand what to look for when choosing an online gaming platform. The benefits of playing with a trusted, regulated operator that prioritizes safety and responsible gaming along with entertainment simply cannot be overstated.

Here are some elements to check off your list when selecting an online gaming platform, and how operators like Betty are helping create a more trusted player experience.

Entertainment value

Betty is a new entrant into Alberta’s market, focused on creating fun, safe, and responsible online gaming experiences. With access to over 2,500 options in Alberta from leading providers, Betty offers players a diverse range of entertaining games.

Think classic slots, progressive jackpot slots, drops and wins, megaway hits, and more, all at your fingertips with Betty.

Responsible gaming tools

You’ve heard it before: “Please game responsibly.” But what does that mean? Betty’s framework is built around helping players stay in control and make informed decisions about the way they play.

Built-in tools like deposit limits, loss limits, and playtime limits help support healthy habits, while also encouraging players to take temporary timeouts or self-exclude whenever they feel like they need a longer break.

Resources and education

Betty takes the concept of responsible gaming a step further by providing players with access to external support and education away from the site entirely. The responsible gaming portion of the website directs readers to a plethora of resources, like the AGLC Positive Play self-assessment, GameSense, Alberta Gamblers Anonymous, Responsible Gambling Council, and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

Additionally, Betty has partnered with Birches Health to develop custom programs, exercises, and content to equip players with skills and tools that lower the likelihood of problem gaming issues. These include a content library with engaging videos on topics related to gambling, articles and resources that highlight at-risk behaviour, and a special calculator that reveals potential time and money spent on gambling.

When online gaming, certainly seek out entertainment, but also make sure trust and transparency are on the table.

Learn more about how Betty is committed to prioritizing these elements by visiting the website.

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