With the Edmonton Oilers one step closer to a Stanley Cup win, fans are flocking to online gambling sites to make their picks and predictions with the hope they can also win big. Many Albertans place bets using popular online sports betting apps. There’s just one problem…they aren’t legal, but that could soon change.
There is a possibility the province could privatize sports betting but there are concerns about Alberta’s only online regulated option.
“I’ve heard it’s very, very hard to use,” online gambler Andrew Kalavrias said.
“I want my money to be there, I don’t want any issues with withdrawing it,” Cris Dimas, another online gambler, said.
