Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) said a policy amendment will prohibit betting on political events in Alberta. The bulletin comes as the province prepares to launch its regulated gambling market. The report says the ban will differ from Ontario’s approach, where election betting is allowed.
Operators preparing to enter Alberta will be barred from offering bets on political events.
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A media report dated 9 July 2026 examined Alberta’s move from a grey gambling market towards regulation. It said the province had monitored Ontario’s regulated sector as a possible model.
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.
The feed reports that Alberta’s regulated iGaming market has more than 50 licensed sites after an unregulated-market deadline passed. It describes 13 October as a milestone for the new market.
Reportedly, Betway began accepting bets in Alberta's licensed online gambling market during the week of 29 September. Other Super Group brands also joined the market.
Endorphina said it has secured approval to offer its games in Alberta’s regulated iGaming market. The company said the approval followed legal, regulatory and technical requirements and allows it to bring a portfolio of more than 200 games to the province.