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Alberta iGaming Corporation requires RG Check accreditation for operators

Regulation

The Alberta iGaming Corporation (AiGC) partnered with the Responsible Gambling Council to require RG Check accreditation for operators entering Alberta’s regulated online gambling market. The AiGC said the accreditation will form part of its player-protection framework; operators accredited in other jurisdictions will still need Alberta accreditation, although existing credentials will be recognised to ease the process.

Operators entering Alberta must obtain RG Check accreditation, making player protection a market-entry requirement.

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Alberta launches regulated iGaming market with 22 operators live

Alberta launched its regulated online gambling market on Monday, with 22 operators’ websites live on the first day, according to the report. The Alberta iGaming Corporation will manage the commercial market, while the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission regulates it. Operators must provide player-protection tools, and the rules direct 20% of approved sites’ net revenue to Alberta’s General Revenue Fund and 3% of total gross gaming revenue to First Nations and social responsibility initiatives.

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