Alberta is preparing a major shakeup of how online sports betting and internet-based casino gambling are conducted and regulated in the Western Canadian province.
After years of discussion, debate, and lobbying, Alberta’s government is on the cusp of launching a new and competitive market for iGaming, which in Canada means mobile sports wagering, as well as online slots and table games.
In short, the province wants to authorize some private-sector competition, allowing the likes of bet365, DraftKings, or FanDuel to offer online sportsbooks and casinos to residents under Alberta’s own regulations.
Right now, the only authorized iGaming site in Alberta is the government-owned Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission’s (AGLC) Play Alberta.
