Rush Street Interactive CEO Richard Schwartz said the company hopes to launch BetRivers in Alberta around the end of Q2 or early Q3. He said the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission had published regulations and opened licensing registration, and that RSI had applied for a provincial licence.
The proposed timing gives operators and suppliers an indication of when Alberta’s regulated online gambling market could open.
Quarter ended 30 September 2026
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BetRivers, Rush Street Interactive | Not stated | BetRivers opens Alberta pre-registration ahead of regulated market launch | Not stated | |
| PointsBet | Not stated | PointsBet enters Alberta registration process ahead of iGaming market launch | Not stated | |
| PointsBet, Rush Street Interactive | Not stated | PointsBet and BetRivers apply to enter Alberta’s regulated iGaming market | Not stated | |
| Not named | USD 50,000 | Alberta says iGaming launch could precede next NFL season | Not stated | |
| Not named | CAD 50,000 | AGLC opens Alberta iGaming registration as operators express interest | Not stated |
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