EDMONTON, Alberta – Alberta’s new commercial online gambling market is set to launch July 13 with 43 operators already registered, the Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis Commission said Monday.
The province is preparing to end the government‑run Play Alberta platform’s monopoly and open the market to private companies under a new regulatory framework. The AGLC will oversee security standards, compliance and enforcement, while the newly created Alberta iGaming Corporation will serve as the commercial “conduct and manage” authority.
To join the market, operators must pass AGLC background checks and pay a C$50,000 one‑time application fee and a C$150,000 annual registration fee for each site. Companies must also complete a separate approval process with the AiGC before going live.
Under the province’s revenue model, Alberta will deduct 3% of gross gaming revenue — with 2% directed to First Nations and 1% to social responsibility programs — before splitting the remaining net revenue 80/20 in favor of operators.
Major Brands Preparing to Launch
Caesars Entertainment announced last week that Albertans age 21 and older can pre‑register for Caesars Palace Online Casino, Caesars Sportsbook & Casino and Horseshoe Online Casino.
Delta iGaming, part of the long‑running Delta Bingo & Gaming brand, also confirmed its registration on May 28.
“We are thrilled to bring the Delta Casino experience to players in Alberta,” said Jason Karklins, vice president of iGaming at Delta Casino. “Alberta represents a tremendous opportunity, and we are proud to enter this market as a Canadian, family‑owned company.”
Other operators expected to go live include Bet99, Bally’s, BetMGM, BetVictor, bet365, DraftKings, Betway, Jackpot City, FanDuel, Golden Nugget, PointsBet, BetRivers and theScore Bet.
The July 13 launch will make Alberta the second Canadian province — after Ontario — to open a competitive iGaming market.
