Soft2Bet is preparing to enter Alberta, with a launch expected in spring or summer, the report said. The company is conducting legal and regulatory assessments and working on its formal licence application; no decision on ToonieBet in Alberta was stated.
Soft2Bet’s planned entry and pending application indicate a prospective new competitor in Alberta’s regulated market.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dazn Bet | Not stated | AGCO approves DAZN Bet for Ontario online betting and casino gaming | Not stated | |
| Dazn Bet, Pragmatic | Not stated | DAZN Bet receives Ontario approval ahead of planned market entry | Not stated | |
| DAZN | Not stated | AGCO grants DAZN an Ontario online betting and casino licence | Not stated | |
| NeoPollard Interactive | Not stated | AGLC opens Alberta iGaming registrations ahead of market launch | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | AGCO outlines licensing requirements for Ontario cannabis retailers | Not stated |
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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.
PowerPlay said it plans to enter Alberta ahead of the province’s 13 July regulated iGaming launch. The company said its entry remains subject to final regulatory approvals and completion of commercial onboarding requirements.
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.
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.
Soft2Bet said it plans to bring its ToonieBet brand to Alberta when the province’s regulated iGaming market opens, subject to regulatory approval. The company described the move as an evaluation of market entry; Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis is due to regulate the market.