Alberta Online Gambling News
Stay up to date with the latest developments in Alberta’s online gambling market, including legislation, regulatory updates, and key milestones as the province moves toward a regulated system.
Latest News
March 2026
Alberta moves closer to expanded online gambling market->
Alberta continues to advance its regulated online gambling framework, with registration and regulatory requirements now in place as the province moves toward a future market launch.
February 2026
AGLC releases standards and requirements for online gambling operators->
The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) released official standards and requirements for online gambling operators, outlining rules for compliance, security, and player protection within the regulated market.
January 2026
Alberta opens registration for online gambling operators->
The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) opened registration for online gambling operators, marking a major step towards launching a regulated market in the province.
May 2025
Alberta Passes iGaming Alberta Act, enabling regulated online gambling market->
The iGaming Alberta Act received Royal Assent in May 2025, officially establishing the legal framework for a regulated online gambling market and allowing private operators to enter under provincial oversight.
March 2025
Alberta introduces legislation to create a regulated online gambling market->
The government of Alberta introduced Bill 48, known as the iGaming Alberta Act, marking the first official step toward creating a regulated online gambling market in the province.
What’s Happening In Alberta
Alberta is in the process of expanding its online gambling market beyond the provincially operated PlayAlberta platform.
The province is working toward a regulated system that would allow licensed private operators to enter the market, similar to Ontario.
As this framework develops, new updates, timelines, and operator announcements are expected.