The Alberta Reformer Podcast

1.14 Daniel Zekveld | Reading | "Alberta’s Double Standard: Does Safe Supply Work With Gambling?"


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In this episode, we revisit a critical analysis of the iGaming Alberta Act. First published in June 2025, this piece offers a timely look at the moral and social costs of the province’s decision to turn online gambling into a primary revenue stream.

In this episode:

  • The "Safe Supply" Paradox: Challenging the government’s double standard on the regulation of vice.

  • The Ontario Lesson: Analyzing the data on rising addiction rates in liberalized markets.

  • Biblical Stewardship: Contrasting the "get-rich-quick" allure with the Protestant work ethic (Proverbs 13:11).

  • The State’s Mandate: Examining the government’s duty to protect the vulnerable rather than profiting from their losses.

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For the glory of Christ and the good of Alberta.

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