Alberta Confirms July Launch for Regulated Online Gambling Market

The launch positions the province as Canada’s second jurisdiction to allow commercial operators, following Ontario’s earlier rollout, further shaping the evolution of online gambling Canada.

The date was announced in a letter from Dale Nally, Alberta’s minister responsible for Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction, sent to industry stakeholders and regulators.

“The launch of a regulated igaming market is an exciting chapter for our province, and I am confident that we can work together to build a market that is both competitive and socially responsible. Alberta’s future in igaming is bright, and, with your partnership, we will ensure it is a success for everyone”, Nally wrote in the correspondence.

The opening follows amendments to Alberta’s Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Regulation and a registration phase that began in January. Operators and service providers were invited to register with the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) for regulatory oversight before finalising commercial agreements with the Alberta iGaming Corporation (AiGC). The AGLC has also mandated integration with the province’s centralised self-exclusion programme as a condition of market participation.

Industry groups welcomed the announcement. In an official statement, the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) said: “On behalf of the board of directors and members, the Canadian Gaming Association extends congratulations to the Government of Alberta, AGLC, AiGC, and the Honourable Dale Nally on announcing the launch date for Alberta’s igaming market. We commend your commitment to prioritising player protection and implementing robust regulatory standards to ensure a safe market environment.”

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