LeoVegas told a media report that it will not pursue regulated iGaming in Alberta and will concentrate on its existing Ontario business. The operator has paused user sign-ups in Alberta, while Fanatics Betting and Gaming reportedly has no current plans to launch in either Alberta or Ontario.
LeoVegas’s decision removes one prospective operator from Alberta’s planned regulated market.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altenar | Not stated | Altenar says AGLC approves sportsbook services in Alberta | Not stated | |
| Dazn Bet, DAZN | Not stated | AGCO licences DAZN Bet for Ontario as Alberta registers operator | Not stated | |
| bet365, FanDuel | Not stated | Alberta registers 35 online gambling operator sites ahead of July launch | Not stated | |
| bet365 | Not stated | AGLC lists bet365 ahead of Alberta’s planned iGaming launch | Not stated | |
| Play’n GO | Not stated | AGLC grants Play’n GO an Alberta online gaming supplier licence | Not stated |
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Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission conditionally approved EveryMatrix to provide platform technology to licensed operators in Alberta, the company said. The approval covers casino and sports betting technology ahead of the province’s planned market launch on 13 July.
Greentube is preparing to enter Alberta’s regulated online gambling market with existing partners and is exploring new commercial relationships, Commercial Director David Bolas told the report. He said the province’s legislation has passed and a framework is being developed; Alberta is expected to open on 13 July.
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.
It was reported that AGCO issued licences for Fanatics Casino on 11 August. Fanatics must sign an operating agreement with iGO before beginning its Ontario operations.
Reportedly, Alberta ended its igaming transition on 13 October. Approvals cover 29 operators and 50 brands, while unlicensed sites now face enforcement.
The three-month window Alberta gave online gambling operators to join its regulated market closed on 13 October. From that date, sites without a licence are required to stop taking bets from players in the province. The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) has pledged to watch for compliance and to act against unapproved operators that keep serving Albertans, a group that includes businesses still waiting for authorisation.