Alberta to suspend sales for of US-based gaming slot manufacturers
As directed by the government of Alberta, Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis will be suspending purchase of all US-based Gaming Terminals, including slot machines and VLT’s, from US-based suppliers.
It follows US President Donald Trump’s 25 per cent trade tariff on all trade with Canada, which is set to kick-in in April.
The AGLC said: “The AGLC will prioritise procurement on companies that have support services in Alberta, Canada, or with countries that it shares a free trade agreement with. AGLC’s Gaming Division operations relative to the purchase of ancillary support products for slot machine and VLT parts and our Lease network will continue at this time. Additionally, AGLC remains committed to our world-class technical and compliance support in all gaming networks, with no interruption to service.”
Eilers & Krejcik Gaming estimates that Alberta buys in the region of 4,000 VLTs each year, equating to four per cent of the total for US and Canada sales.
Around 15,000 slots were sold into Canada last year, making up 16 per cent of the total for US and Canada sales.
Eilers highlights that in terms of Canadian market share, IGT leads the way with close to 45 per cent with Light & Wonder second at 20 per cent, followed by Aristocrat with 18, Konami with six and AGS, Ainsworth and Everi with a three per cent share.
