Alberta publishes 48 iGaming platforms after transition deadline
Operators without provincial authorization must stop accepting bets or face enforcement.
Key Takeaways
- Alberta closed its iGaming transition window on 13 October 2026 and published a list of 48 authorized platforms.
- AGLC requires sites without provincial authorization to stop accepting bets and for operators to settle or cancel open bets and return customer balances.
- The count of 48 reflects listed platforms and may include multiple platforms from the same parent company.
- Alberta opened a competitive online market on 13 July and became the second Canadian province after Ontario to adopt this model.
Alberta closed its iGaming market transition window on 13 October 2026 and published a list of 48 platforms for sports betting and casino that are authorized. Operators without provincial authorization must stop accepting bets or face enforcement action by the regulator.
What happened on 13 October: list and consequences
The 13 October deadline ended the transition period that allowed operators to migrate from unregulated channels into the provincial market. Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) published the roster of approved platforms; the figure of 48 refers to listed platforms, not necessarily 48 distinct parent companies. AGLC said transition extensions were granted individually, but that date was the final deadline.
Sites that continue to operate without provincial authorization face the risk of sanctions and the loss of eligibility for future registration processes. The transition rules also require operators leaving the unregulated channel to manage pending customer funds: settle or cancel open bets and return account balances.
“Online gambling is here. What we're trying to do is we're trying to make it safer,” said Dale Nally, Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction, in comments last year explaining the policy behind the market opening.
List of the 48 approved platforms
The list published by AGLC includes casino and sportsbook platforms; in some cases the same company appears with two separate platforms (casino and sportsbook). The list as of 13 October includes:
Bally Bet Sportsbook & Casino
Bet365 Casino
Bet365 Sportsbook
BET99
BetMGM Sportsbook & Casino
BetRivers Casino & Sportsbook
Betty Casino
BetVictor Sportsbook & Casino
Betway
Caesars Palace Online Casino
Caesars Sportsbook
Captain Cooks Casino
Casino Classic
Casino Time
CasinoDays
DAZN Bet Sportsbook and Casino
Delta Casino
DraftKings Sportsbook & Casino
FanDuel Casino
FanDuel Sportsbook
Golden Nugget Casino
Golden Tiger Casino
Grand Mondial
Hollywood Casino
Horseshoe Casino
Jackpot City
LuckyDays Casino
Luxury Casino
Mega Casino
Monopoly Casino & Sportsbook
PartyCasino
PlayOJO
PowerPlay
PureCasino.ca
Royal Vegas
Ruby Fortune
Slots Magic
SpinGenie
Sports Interaction
Stake
Stardust Casino
theScore Bet Sportsbook
theScore Casino
Tonybet Sportsbook & Casino
Vegas Club Casino
Yukon Gold Casino
Zodiac Casino
The publication of this list aims to clarify which domains and platforms meet provincial requirements and which do not.
Regulatory framework and actors: AGLC and Alberta iGaming Corporation
Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) is the body that manages registration and regulatory supervision of operators in the province; AGLC’s role is described on [regulatory guidance](/regulation). Alberta iGaming Corporation (AiGC) administers commercial arrangements with private operators in the competitive online market and is referenced in commercial materials on [our B2B section](/b2b).
AGLC maintains that filing an application alone does not authorize the acceptance of bets; authorization is a formal act that must be in place before resuming operations targeted at Alberta residents. The authority may also consider conduct during the transition period when assessing a registrant’s suitability.
Regulatory objectives: advertising, player protection and centralized exclusion
Before opening the market, Alberta estimated roughly 70% of online gambling activity in the province took place outside provincial regulation. Shifting those players to the authorized channel requires applying local advertising rules, player protections and inclusion in a centralized self-exclusion system applicable to participating operators.
Those measures aim to concentrate supervision and ease compliance with responsible gambling requirements. For operators, the transition means not only obtaining authorization but also integrating processes for managing customer balances and orderly settlement of pending bets.
Comparison with Ontario and Canadian precedents
Alberta became the second Canadian province to open a competitive online market, after Ontario. Ontario launched its market in April 2022 and set 31 October 2022 as the transition deadline for operators that had been operating outside the provincial framework. Alberta’s transition design replicated several elements of Ontario’s approach but uses its own registration procedures and commercial agreements administered by AiGC.
What operators and suppliers must do now
Unauthorized operators that intend to operate in Alberta must complete the registration process with AGLC and, where applicable, negotiate commercial agreements with AiGC. They must also:
Suspend acceptance of bets targeted at Alberta residents if they do not hold authorization.
Cancel or settle open bets and refund account balances in accordance with the transition guidance.
Prepare documentation and operational processes that AGLC may inspect when assessing suitability for registration.
Technology and platform suppliers will see demand for integrations that enable compliance with verification, balance management and centralized exclusion mechanisms, particularly from operators adapting to the provincial requirements for [online casino](/casino) operations.
Implications for the local market
The list of 48 platforms marks the operational start of Alberta’s competitive market under provincial supervision. In the short term the measure forces operators to adjust operations and customer funds; in the medium term it will allow the province to apply its advertising and player protection standards within the established regulatory framework.
Regulators and operators and operators of casino and betting will receive scrutiny as the final migration from unregulated channels to Alberta’s authorized market takes place. The case will also be watched for its effect on activity that, by prior estimate, until now had been hosted outside provincial regulation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if a site continues accepting bets after 13 October 2026?
The site is exposed to enforcement measures by Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC). AGLC has warned that operating without authorization may affect eligibility for future registration processes and carries a risk of sanctions.
Does the list of 48 platforms mean 48 distinct companies?
No, the figure of 48 corresponds to listed platforms and can include multiple platforms from the same company (casino and sportsbook). AGLC published specific platforms, not a tally of parent companies.
Who manages commercial agreements with private operators in Alberta?
Alberta iGaming Corporation (AiGC) administers commercial agreements with private operators. AGLC is the body responsible for registration and regulatory oversight.
What must operators do with customer funds during the transition?
Operators must settle or cancel open bets and return account balances to customers according to the transition guidance. Non-compliance can affect AGLC’s suitability assessment.
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