Alberta opened its commercial online gambling market on 13 July, according to the report. Operators must register with the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis agency and contract with the Alberta iGaming Corporation before going live; the AGLC also operates Play Alberta.
Operators entering Alberta must meet separate registration and contracting requirements before launch.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altenar | Not stated | AGLC approves Altenar to supply sports betting technology in Alberta | Not stated | |
| FanDuel | Not stated | Alberta sets 13 July 2026 for regulated iGaming launch | Not stated | |
| GiG | Not stated | AGLC grants GiG technology licence for Alberta | Not stated | |
| Leo Vegas, Fanatics | Not stated | LeoVegas declines Alberta iGaming entry and focuses on Ontario | Not stated | |
| Altenar | Not stated | Altenar says AGLC approves sportsbook services in Alberta | Not stated |
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Supreme Court Justice Sheilah Martin granted Alberta Attorney General Mickey Avery’s request to intervene in a case concerning international pooled liquidity for online poker and daily fantasy sports. Alberta may file a written submission of up to 10 pages by 25 May and make five minutes of oral argument, but cannot take a direct position on the appeal’s final outcome.
Bonus.com reported that 22 gambling sites began accepting wagers when Alberta’s market opened on 13 July. It found no major service interruptions during that week, although BetMGM registration and verification caused problems in its testing.
Greentube said it went live in Alberta as the province opened its regulated igaming market, after registering with the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission. Its initial offering includes six games, and the company said it had already been live in Ontario since 2022.
High 5 Games said it received supplier approval from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission ahead of Alberta’s commercial iGaming market opening on 13 July 2026. The approval allows licensed operators in the province to offer its games, which were previously available there through Play Alberta.
Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis has registered 35 operator sites at various approval stages ahead of the province’s planned 13 July online gambling launch, according to the report. Operators named include bet365, FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars, BetRivers, theScore Bet and Betway; the report also names technology and content suppliers preparing to serve the market.