Sports
April 17, 2026
DraftKings Outlines Expansion Plans for Alberta, Canada
DraftKings has confirmed that it will be among the 32 or so companies looking to gain entry in Alberta, Canada. As the province is preparing to launch its online sports betting and iGaming industry, DraftKings is among the leading names to join the fray. Alberta Will Be Second Canadian Opportunity for DraftKings The company will […]
Industry
April 17, 2026
Alberta’s Online Betting Market Draws 32 Operators Before Launch
It’s set: Alberta will launch its regulated online gambling market on July 13, 2026, bringing about a significant shift in the way the Canadian province tackles the activity. As expected, dozens of major operators, including DraftKings and PointsBet have already expressed their intention to enter the market. DraftKings said it plans to offer both sports […]
Industry
April 1, 2026
Alberta iGaming to Go Live on July 13
Authorities have confirmed that Alberta’s iGaming market will launch on July 13, as many eagerly await seeing if it will replicate the success of Ontario’s online casino sector. Alberta Prepares to Launch Online Gaming Dale Nally, Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction of Alberta, contacted gaming industry stakeholders, telling them that authorities have […]
Casino
April 1, 2026
VICI Plans to Buy Alberta Casino Assets in $144M Deal
The S&P 500 experiential real estate investment trust VICI Properties has agreed to buy the real estate behind three casino venues in Alberta, Canada, in a deal worth $144.4 million (CAD 200.6 million). New Rent Underway The transaction, which includes Deerfoot Inn & Casino, Great Northern Casino, and two “limited-service hotels that are adjacent to […]
Sports
March 20, 2026
Alberta Sets New Rules for Licensed Gambling Market
Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC), the body responsible for licensing and regulating Alberta’s upcoming online gaming and betting market, has updated its Standards and Requirements for Internet Gaming to explicitly prohibit wagering on political events. The change comes through the addition of Subsection 4.6.5 (p), which states: “4.6.5 p) has been added to prohibit […]
Industry
February 4, 2026
PointsBet Launches Push into Alberta’s iGaming Market
PointsBet has positioned itself for its next phase of growth in Canada, focusing its attention on Alberta as the province gears up to launch a fully open and competitive iGaming market. The operator confirmed this week that PointsBet Canada has formally entered the provincial registration process. This move creates an opportunity to start its marketing […]
Industry
January 23, 2026
Alberta Approaches the Launch of iGaming Ahead of NFL Season
Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Minister Dale Nally, who is overseeing Alberta’s online gambling overhaul, says the province has already drawn strong interest from numerous online sportsbook and casino operators. She noted that a “double-digit” number of companies have so far expressed interest in obtaining an iGaming license from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and […]
Industry
January 16, 2026
Alberta Gears Up for iGaming with Official Regulatory Framework
The Canadian province of Alberta is gearing up for the launch of its own regulated iGaming market. With Ontario iGaming steadily growing, Alberta authorities hope to replicate a similar success while still protecting players from harm. Alberta iGaming Is Just Around the Corner With online casino gaming coming to Alberta later in 2026, the Canadian […]
Lottery
November 6, 2025
Alberta Man Secures $25.53M Jackpot from Lottery
A man from Whitecourt in Alberta has scooped the eye-watering $25.53 million (CAD 36 million) jackpot from the Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC), securing the payout in the LOTTO 6/49 Gold Ball Jackpot on October 15. The win is a significant one for Stacey Boyce, who posed for the customary photo-op with the outsized check […]
Sports
October 9, 2025
AGLC Appoints Two Hockey Players as RG Ambassadors
Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) is keen to make sure that Canadians are watching sports while being aware of the risks associated with problem gambling. To this end, the AGLC has secured two hockey players as brand ambassadors. They will act as ambassadors for safer gambling for the Play Alberta iGaming platform, the AGLC’s […]