Alberta had received 33 operator applications for its online gambling market, Service Alberta Minister Dave Nally said, with 20 applicants having paid their deposits. Sports betting and online casinos are due to launch on 13 July, and the province will levy a 20% tax on operators.
Applicants and launch timing indicate the scale and near-term entry opportunity for operators in Alberta.
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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.
PowerPlay said it plans to enter Alberta ahead of the province’s 13 July regulated iGaming launch. The company said its entry remains subject to final regulatory approvals and completion of commercial onboarding requirements.
Alberta approved the International Betting Integrity Association to monitor suspicious betting activity for the province’s regulated online market ahead of its planned 13 July launch. IBIA will report suspected activity on licensed platforms to the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission. The report says 28 operators had registered or begun registration by 1 May.
Gaming Corps said it received a conditional iGaming supplier licence from Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis, through Gaming Corps Malta Ltd, ahead of the province’s market launch on 13 July 2026. The licence authorises the company to manufacture and supply gaming software in Alberta. Gaming Corps COO Alex Lorimer said the company planned to bring its games to operators in the province.
Alberta’s Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis Commission listed 28 operators for the province’s regulated online gambling market, due to open on 13 July. The list includes FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM and PlayAlberta; the provincial government estimates annual tax revenue could reach CAD100 million. The AGLC also approved 22 critical gaming service providers.