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Alberta launches regulated iGaming market with 22 operators live

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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.

Operators entering Alberta must meet its player-protection requirements and revenue-reinvestment rules.

Earlier licence decisions by AGLC

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Altenar, Pragmatic PlayNot statedAlberta opens regulated iGaming market as Altenar, Pragmatic Play and Tonybet enterNot stated
CoolbetNot statedCoolbet plans Alberta exit ahead of regulated iGaming launchNot stated
FanDuel, DraftKingsNot statedAlberta launches regulated online gambling market on 13 JulyNot stated
AltenarNot statedAGLC approves Altenar to supply sports betting technology in AlbertaNot stated
GiGNot statedAGLC grants GiG technology licence for AlbertaNot stated

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