Alberta says 32 groups have applied to enter its regulated online gambling market, which is scheduled to launch on 13 July 2026. The province said 20 applicants have paid a CAD150,000 deposit; DraftKings plans to offer sports betting and online casino games.
The number of applicants and paid deposits signals operator interest and the scale of preparations for Alberta’s regulated launch.
Quarter ended 30 September 2026
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Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis requires unregulated operators to stop taking bets by 13 July 2026 and submit applications and fees to enter the regulated market. The authority may extend the deadline to 13 October 2026 only if an operator demonstrates a compliance path that could not be achieved by 13 July; no market launch date has been announced.
Ontario and Alberta plan to argue for cross-border iGaming player pooling at Canada's Supreme Court in October. The appeal concerns whether Ontario can combine players with other jurisdictions for products including online poker and daily fantasy sports.
The feed reports that Alberta’s regulated iGaming market has more than 50 licensed sites after an unregulated-market deadline passed. It describes 13 October as a milestone for the new market.
Reportedly, Betway began accepting bets in Alberta's licensed online gambling market during the week of 29 September. Other Super Group brands also joined the market.
Endorphina said it has secured approval to offer its games in Alberta’s regulated iGaming market. The company said the approval followed legal, regulatory and technical requirements and allows it to bring a portfolio of more than 200 games to the province.