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 […]
Casino
August 20, 2025
Casino ATM Scam in Edmonton Reveals Money Laundering and Drug Connections
Law enforcement in Alberta continues to search for the last suspect in a sophisticated fraud operation that targeted ATMs in Edmonton-area casinos and resulted in over CAD 1 million ($720,487) in losses throughout Western Canada. Fifth Man Sought as RCMP Uncover Sophisticated Money Laundering Operation in Alberta The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has confirmed […]
Casino
June 20, 2025
Alberta Set for Early License-Based Gambling Model in 2026
Alberta is set to become one of three provinces to host a more liberal gambling market designed to allow multiple operators in. Currently, only Ontario operates under this business model, but Alberta is poised to follow suit in creating a more universally accepted gambling framework. Alberta Heading for Quick Multi-License Focused Re-Regulation With this in mind, Alberta’s […]
Industry
June 17, 2025
Canadian Gaming Association Raises Concerns Over Market Channelization
The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) has teamed up with polling agency Ipsos to try and gauge the exact channelization rate in core jurisdictions and whether existing regulation has had a positive impact on local gambling habits. Canadian Players Turning to Offshore Gambling En Masse The study focused on Alberta and British Columbia, with the channelization […]
Sports
June 10, 2025
Alberta Forges Ahead with iGaming and Sports Betting Verticals
Last week, lawmakers in Alberta issued an “order in council” which allowed them to enact certain aspects of a proposed draft law, Bill 48, known as the iGaming Alberta Act, which essentially allows legislation to take place while the details are hammered out. Alberta Sets Up Everything It Needs to Launch iGaming, Betting With parts […]
Casino
June 9, 2025
Alberta Resumes Buying U.S. Liquor and Gambling Machines
Alberta has quietly reversed its short-lived boycott on American-made liquor and gambling machines, just three months after Premier Danielle Smith announced the initial restrictions in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian exports. Setting the Tone for “More Constructive Negotiations” On Friday, Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally confirmed the change, framing it as a step toward […]