Alberta aims to regulate online gambling market, capture lost revenue under new bill

Few people would retrospectively call the opening up of the online gambling market in October 2021 a great success.

This is evident from figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). It concerns a doubling of income compared to five years ago.

Alberta aims to regulate online gambling market, capture lost revenue under new bill

The government's Play Alberta website is currently the only regulated online gambling option available in the province, but sites run by offshore companies can still be accessed.

Alberta seeking to expand its legal online gaming market

The Alberta government is betting on drawing sports gamblers away from unregulated grey or black market sites and towards a new, regulated gaming market in a move designed to boost the province's gaming revenue and shore-up safeguards for bettors.

Alberta sets stage to regulate private online gambling companies

The Alberta government is preparing to open the province’s online gambling market to private companies like Bet365 in a bid to regulate more of the industry and capture revenue currently headed elsewhere.

The impact of online gaming throughout the US – Muddy River News

While online gaming has crept up only in the last thirty years or so, its impact has been significant on today’s society. From increasing governmental revenue, providing a social outlet, and even affecting those with addictive personalities, its impact can’t be disputed.Why Has it Become so Popular?The rise of online gaming has one simple explanation: convenience. It’s easier to log on online than it is to drive several miles to find the nearest…