PointsBet Canada has officially opened registration for online casinos and sportsbooks in Alberta, marking a major step toward the province’s formal iGaming launch. The North American arm of the Australian operator can now begin marketing activities in Alberta, expanding its footprint beyond online sports betting operations in Ireland and the United States.
Alberta’s regulatory framework
The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) is spearheading the development of the Alberta’s iGaming regulations. Working with the Ministry of Service Alberta and the Red Tape Reduction initiative, launched in 2019, the regulator aims to streamline processes by cutting more than a third of requirements, modernising services, and enforcing a “no net increase” policy on regulations.
Last month, AGLC unveiled its new rules and opened applications for operators. The regulator confirmed it will consider registrations from jurisdictions deemed acceptable, provided applicants are already operating in a similar role elsewhere.
Bill 48, also known as iGaming Alberta Act, was passed in 2025, which formally created the Alberta iGaming Corporation (AiGC) that oversees operations while AGLC remains the regulator. This dual-agency model differs from Ontario, where iGaming Ontario conducts and manages the body.
Industry response
As reported by several media outlets, in a statement, Scott Vanderwel, CEO of PointsBet Canada, welcomed Alberta’s move toward an open and competitive framework, calling it “a positive step for Canadian players” that ensures greater choice and stronger consumer protections in a regulated environment.
Alberta is expected to replicate the success of Ontario, which launched its open iGaming market in April 2022. Revenues reached CAD424.4 million ($310.8 million) in December 2025, underscoring the sector’s rapid growth as noted by iGaming Ontario.
Operators eye Alberta market
The awards Alberta received during Red Tape Reduction Week from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business reinforce why Alberta is the best place in Canada to live, work, and do business.
— Dale Nally (@DaleNally_AB) January 30, 2026
✂️ Highest grade in Canada for cutting red tape
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Interest in Alberta is already high. About 48 licensed operators from Ontario are preparing to expand westward, making Alberta Canada’s second regulated open-market iGaming province.
As reported by the local media outlet, Canadian Gaming Business, it reported that Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Dale Nally confirmed that the province is working closely with Ontario to ease entry for operators by removing regulatory roadblocks.
Among those lining up is Rush Street Interactive (RSI), an Ontario-licensed operator offering both casino and sports betting. It confirmed its plans to pursue an Alberta license, leveraging its Ontario success, and signaling confidence in Alberta’s regulatory timeline as revealed by other media outlets.
Additionally, FanDuel, the U.S. sports betting leader, which announced plans to pursue an Alberta license. Caesars Entertainment is also vying for a license. It has already established operations in Windsor, Ontario, with three iGaming brands already active in the province: Caesars Sportsbook & Casino, Caesars Palace Online Casino, and Horseshoe Online Casino.
Ontario’s regulated iGaming market has generated more than CAD10.2 billion ($7.4 billion) in total revenue over the 45 months since its launch in April 2022 through December 2025, according to data from iGaming Ontario.
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