Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) updated its internet gaming standards to prohibit wagering on political events, including elections, by-elections and leadership contests. The report says no launch date had been confirmed for Alberta’s regulated market, which was then targeted for around mid-2025.
Prospective operators must exclude political-event wagers from products offered under Alberta’s internet gaming framework.
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Alberta’s 90-day transition period for unregulated online operators ended on 13 October. The Alberta iGaming Corporation said 51 approved sites were live, with 30 operators launching regulated platforms. Operators without final authorisation must shut down in the province.
Alberta has formalised an iGaming regulatory framework and opened registration with Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis for operators and service providers seeking to begin licensing. The rules require measures including system-wide self-exclusion, player limits and advertising restrictions, while the province prepares to launch its regulated market later in 2026.
Alberta introduced a framework for a commercial iGaming market, with operators expected to enter within a few months, according to the provincial government and its minister. Operators and suppliers must register with the AGLC and operators must agree terms with the Alberta iGaming Corporation; Alberta will retain 20% of iGaming revenue.
Alberta has approved the iGaming Alberta Act, establishing a legal framework for a competitive online casino and sports betting market, according to the report. Private operators are not yet active: licensing, technical standards, compliance systems and governance structures still need to be put in place.
Reportedly, Alberta's regulated online gambling market opened to private operators on 13 July 2026, with around 50 licensees including bet365, BetMGM and DraftKings competing alongside the AGLC-run Play Alberta. Private operators pay a $50,000 application fee, a $150,000 annual registration fee and a 20% tax on gross gaming revenue.