Alberta Breaks PlayAlberta Monopoly With New Market

Alberta Breaks PlayAlberta Monopoly With New Market

Alberta’s online gambling market is expected to open in spring 2026, letting big private operators compete with PlayAlberta for the first time. Players get stronger protections from day one, including a province-wide self-exclusion system and tighter rules for all operators. Fees and taxes are ramped up, with the province aiming for a $700 million-a-year betting market once fully running. CALGARY — Alberta is set to open its online gambling mark…

Alberta Moves Closer to Regulated Online Poker as Operator Registration Begins

Alberta, Canada’s fourth most populous province, has taken another step toward launching a regulated igaming market, with the province officially opening registrations for private operators interested in entering the space. Last week, the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) released its “Standards and Requirements for Internet Gaming,” an 85-page framework outlining the rules for operators and service providers seeking to offer…