Alberta iGaming market kicks off with 50+ operators

According to recent events in Ontario and across Canada, regulators are keen to create a sustainable iGaming market that also protects vulnerable players. New research also suggests that Canadian players prefer licensed casinos, secure payment systems, and transparency. The study, a survey of players across  Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec aged 22 to 55, showed that nearly three-quarters (74%) would only bet on platforms with a Canadian license.

Regulators made sure centralised self-exclusion and responsible gambling tools are available at launch. Operators also had to acquiesce to a mandatory RG Check accreditation. The new regulated market comes with detailed standards and requirements for internet gambling provided by the AGLC. Responsible gambling information and tools must be readily available for players; this includes time and deposit limits and self-exclusion.

Alberta players view online gambling as safe according to a newly commissioned study done with the Angus Reid Forum. Up to 64% of respondents think of iGaming as safe, especially after the new Alberta regulation. In fact, security and trust are top considerations before signing up. It is now upon AGLC's oversight to guarantee that all operators maintain compliance.

Industry commentator Allan Asava says:

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Alberta has opened its doors to regulated gambling, following in the footsteps of Ontario. However, unlike Ontario, Alberta is leading with self-exclusion systems and responsible gambling promotion. Operators must void and refund wagers made by players who are registered for self-exclusion. This was made a day-one requirement, possibly inspired by Ontario's introduction of centralised self-exclusion only last May.

After opening with more than 50 operators, Alberta's iGaming market is fast-growing as new platforms have since joined the leading pack. Some operators are now active across all three Canadian jurisdictions with regulated markets, which include Kahnawake, Ontario, and now Alberta, in a fast-evolving gambling scene.

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This is the official list of iGaming operators published by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC).