Alberta legislature advances Bill 48 to committee debate

Alberta’s Legislative Assembly passed Bill 48 at second reading, sending the proposed iGaming Alberta Act to committee for clause-by-clause consideration. The bill would establish the Alberta iGaming Corporation to oversee a private online gambling market; a Canadian Gaming Association executive said the legislation could pass before the spring session ends, while an industry source suggested a launch in late Q1 or Q2 2026 was more realistic.