Alberta’s regulated iGaming market officially launches with player protection as top priority
Albertans who choose to gamble online now have regulated access to a safe, secure, and accountable online iGaming market.
The Alberta iGaming Corporation (AiGC) celebrated the launch of the province’s newly regulated iGaming market on July 13, 2026, alongside a packed room of industry partners, stakeholders, and government officials at Edmonton’s Royal Glenora Club.
Prior to regulation, approximately 70 per cent of online gambling activity in Alberta took place on unregulated offshore platforms where player protection was inconsistent. Now, approved operators must follow strict guidelines that prioritize player health, safety, and responsible gambling.
“Alberta is taking an important step forward with the launch of a regulated iGaming market,” added the Honorable Dale Nally, Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction, who introduced Bill 48: the iGaming Alberta Act in the spring of 2025. “Our focus has been clear from the start: to protect Albertans, especially young people, and ensure that those who choose online gaming can do so in a safe and responsible environment.”
“The Alberta iGaming Corporation was built with a clear mandate: To implement a sound, well-governed online gaming market that puts Albertans first,” said AiGC CEO Dan Keene. “This was never about growing the iGaming market, but channelizing and protecting Albertans that choose to participate.”
As of launch, 22 operators had registered and were approved to offer regulated iGaming services in Alberta. Every approved operator that meets stringent responsible gambling standards has been independently accredited through mandatory third-party RG Check certification.
Requirements include deposit limits, time limits, age verification, and self-exclusion options.
Under the unregulated model, iGaming money left the province entirely. Now, 20% of net revenues from approved online gambling sites will be reinvested into Alberta's General Revenue Fund to support programs and public services that Albertans rely on every day.
Three percent of total gross gaming revenue will be reinvested directly—two percent to First Nations, and one percent into social responsibility initiatives, which includes research on gambling addictions and supporting mental health treatment programs.
Moving forward, the AiGC will conduct and manage the commercial market while the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) regulates it.
“We will continue to work with operators to strengthen compliance, develop social responsibility programming, and improve player protection tools. This will only be possible through continued collaboration, confidence, and strong participation on a regulatory playing field," Keene concluded.