Alberta opens regulated online gambling market on 13 July
Alberta will open its regulated online gambling market on 13 July 2026, replacing Play Alberta’s monopoly, the provincial government said. Operators will pay a C$50,000 registration fee and C$150,000 annually, while platform providers will pay C$15,000 a year and suppliers C$3,000. Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis will oversee compliance and enforcement.
Operators and suppliers must weigh the stated fees and compliance requirements before entering Alberta’s regulated market.