Alberta’s Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction, Dale Nally, said the province expects to launch its iGaming market in early 2026. He said consultations continue, with advertising standards and tax rates still under discussion; the Ontario model is being used as a guide.
Operators considering Alberta entry still face unresolved tax and advertising rules ahead of the planned launch.
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Alberta set 13 July 2026 as the launch date for its regulated iGaming market after consultation with operators, the report says. Minister Dale Nally said operators asked the government to delay an earlier planned May start; FanDuel and the Alberta iGaming Corporation also discussed preparations for launch.
Alberta’s regulated online betting and gaming market is due to open on 13 July, reportedly. The launch is expected to include 32 licensed domains and 11 authorised platform providers.
Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis said it had received a high volume of enquiries ahead of the province’s regulated iGaming market launch, scheduled for 13 July. The report lists 28 operators preparing to enter, alongside 22 system providers, eight platform developers and 11 goods and services suppliers cleared by AGLC.
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.
It was reported that AiGC chief executive Dan Keene said Alberta could outperform its regulated gambling channelisation targets. The province aims for 70% after the first year and 75% after the second.