Alberta published rules for private online gambling operators as it moves towards a multi-operator market, with registration already underway. Applicants may advertise and collect sign-ups during registration but cannot accept deposits or bets before launch; the province has not set a public launch date.
Operators in Alberta’s registration process can prepare for market entry but cannot yet take deposits or bets.
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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.
Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) updated its internet gaming standards to prohibit wagering on political events, including elections, by-elections and leadership contests. The report says no launch date had been confirmed for Alberta’s regulated market, which was then targeted for around mid-2025.
Alberta published rules for a proposed regulated market for private online gambling operators, setting out player-protection and advertising requirements. The province says operators would need system-wide self-exclusion and time- and money-based limits, provide activity statements and intervene when play appears harmful; gambling adverts would be barred from targeting minors or using professional athletes.
Alberta introduced a framework for a commercial iGaming market, with licensed private operators potentially able to enter in 2026, according to provincial officials. Operators and suppliers must register with the AGLC and sign an operating agreement with the Alberta iGaming Corporation before launch; the province will retain 20% of iGaming revenue.
Alberta has formalised an iGaming regulatory framework and opened registration with Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis for operators and service providers seeking to begin licensing. The rules require measures including system-wide self-exclusion, player limits and advertising restrictions, while the province prepares to launch its regulated market later in 2026.