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DraftKings plans Alberta sportsbook and casino launch, pending approval

Licences & markets

DraftKings said it plans to offer online sports betting and casino in Alberta from the province’s anticipated 13 July market launch, subject to licensing and regulatory approval. The company has opened pre-registration, but it declined to clarify whether its Alberta plans include Golden Nugget Online Casino as well as DraftKings Sportsbook and Casino.

DraftKings’ proposed entry is conditional on approval, and the source does not establish which of its casino brands will launch.

End-of-day close DraftKings (DKNG), USD, to 29 May 2026
Story date2 March 202629 May 2026

Latest reported results

DraftKings NASDAQ: DKNG

Quarter ended 30 September 2026

Revenue
USD 1.33bn10-Q filing 0001883685-26-000041
Operating income
−USD 493.1m10-Q filing 0001883685-26-000041

Earlier licence decisions by AGLC

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Alberta iGaming CorpNot statedAlberta sets 13 July launch for private online gambling marketNot stated
Play AlbertaNot statedAlberta opens regulated online gambling market on 13 JulyNot stated
FanDuel, DraftKingsNot statedAlberta sets 13 July opening date for regulated online gambling marketNot stated
Not namedNot statedAlberta sets 13 July 2026 launch for commercial online gambling marketNot stated
Not namedNot statedAlberta prepares online gambling market as 55-plus operators show interestNot stated

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