Location: Alberta
Alberta First Nations chief worries legalized online gambling will hurt critical band revenues
A First Nations chief in Alberta says the province isn’t taking enough steps to offset the potential revenue losses casinos may face with... more
Sizing up the competition in Alberta’s soon-to-launch sports betting and igaming market
The big question about Alberta’s plan to license and regulate a small army of online sportsbooks and casino sites is no longer “when?” but... more
Alberta’s online gambling market to launch July 13 with 32 providers asking to join
The province has confirmed July 13 will be the opening date for its online gambling market after sports betting company DraftKings... more
As Alberta readies igaming market, students urge regulator on safeguards
As the province ramps up online betting and gambling privatization with Bill 48, some concerned university students are leading the charge... more
Alberta’s commercial sports betting, igaming market to launch July 13
Alberta’s iGaming stampede officially starts in July. Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Minister Dale Nally sent a letter to... more
Pure Canadian Gaming acquisition “healthy” for Vici, analyst says
Truist Securities analyst Barry Jonas applauded Vici Properties’s purchase of two Canadian casinos and two hotels. His views were expressed... more
VICI expands plans strategic acquisition in Canada
VICI Properties has announced a strategic acquisition valued at $144.4 million, involving the real estate assets of Deerfoot Inn &... more
Everything you need to know about Alberta’s commercial sports betting, igaming launch
Alberta is preparing a major overhaul of how online sports betting and internet-based casino gambling are offered in the Western Canadian... more
Alberta: Caesars opens pre-registration ahead of online launch
Caesars Entertainment has opened pre-registration for its Alberta-based sites, as the province moves closer to launching a regulated market... more
Alberta regulator says ‘no’ to election betting in new online gambling market
Gambling on elections will not be allowed in Alberta’s competitive market for online gambling. The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis... more
