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AGLC approves IBIA as Alberta betting integrity monitor

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The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission approved the International Betting Integrity Association as a licensed integrity monitor for Alberta’s iGaming market, according to the report. IBIA said it will work with the commission to identify suspicious betting and use its Global Monitoring & Alert Platform; Alberta’s market is due to open on 13 July.

The approval establishes an integrity-monitoring role for sportsbooks entering Alberta’s regulated market.

Earlier licence decisions by AGLC

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
FanDuel, DraftKingsNot statedAGLC lists 28 operators for Alberta’s July iGaming launchNot stated
PENN, theScore BetNot statedAGLC registers theScore Bet ahead of Alberta’s 13 July market launchNot stated
DraftKingsNot statedDraftKings plans Alberta sportsbook and casino launch, pending approvalNot stated
Alberta iGaming CorpNot statedAlberta sets 13 July launch for private online gambling marketNot stated
Play AlbertaNot statedAlberta opens regulated online gambling market on 13 JulyNot stated

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