BetMGM went live in Alberta’s regulated iGaming market on 13 July 2026. Three months later, chief revenue officer Matt Prevost said the province was already exceeding executives’ expectations.
The reported early performance may inform operators assessing entry into Alberta’s regulated iGaming market.
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Bonus.com reported that 22 gambling sites began accepting wagers when Alberta’s market opened on 13 July. It found no major service interruptions during that week, although BetMGM registration and verification caused problems in its testing.
Alberta's iGaming Corporation confirmed 22 operator sites were live on 13 July 2026, out of nearly 50 registered. The outlet described the launch as the largest online gambling market opening in North America by number of brands. Ontario's market runs 47 operators across 81 sites as of late June 2026, the report said.
Alberta launched its regulated online casino and sportsbook market on 13 July, with 50 operators registered through Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis. The Alberta iGaming Corporation oversees the market; the government estimates that 70% of gambling in the province currently goes through offshore websites.
Pure Canadian Gaming said it has applied to offer a smartphone app and website in Alberta’s planned regulated iGaming market. The province’s Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally said the market could generate around $76 million in its first year; more than 48 platforms have applied.
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission held a meeting on 25 June 2026, according to its agenda. The agenda lists a BetMGM sports wagering facility operator licence renewal among the commission action items, but does not state an outcome.