Alberta opens online gambling market to about 50 private operators
Licences & markets · SectorWire deskSource published Updated
Summary
Reportedly, Alberta's regulated online gambling market opened to private operators on 13 July 2026, with around 50 licensees including bet365, BetMGM and DraftKings competing alongside the AGLC-run Play Alberta. Private operators pay a $50,000 application fee, a $150,000 annual registration fee and a 20% tax on gross gaming revenue.
Why it matters
Alberta's private market charges a $50,000 application fee, $150,000 annual registration fee and 20% tax on gross gaming revenue.
Last close USD 24.74 on 11 September 2026. USD 24.55 on the story date (29 July 2026). Range USD 21.76 to 28.79, axis not from zero. Delayed end-of-day data, not live. Not investment advice.
Cite as: SectorWire, “Alberta opens online gambling market to about 50 private operators”, 29 July 2026, https://sectorwire.news/item/alberta-opens-online-gambling-market-to-about-50-private-operators/
Key facts
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- Play Alberta, AGLC, bet365, BetMGM, DraftKings · AGLC
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- DraftKingsdown 0.1%1DLatest close · change from previous closeNASDAQ: DKNG · · end-of-day, delayed
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