Alberta iGaming in one paragraph
Alberta's regulated iGaming market "officially launched on July 13, 2026" (Government of Alberta). Private operators can now offer online gaming in the province if they are registered with AGLC and have signed a commercial agreement with the Alberta iGaming Corporation (AiGC). On 23 October 2026 AGLC's register listed 40 iGaming operators: see them all.
AGLC and AiGC: who does what
AGLC is the regulator: it handles registration and oversight. AiGC handles the commercial side: commercial agreements, anti-money laundering, financials and reporting income. AGLC puts it this way on its iGaming page, and tells people to be aware of the difference.
How an operator gets in: two steps
AGLC describes a "dual-step application process": an operator first applies for registration with AGLC, then works with AiGC to complete a commercial agreement. The register you can search shows the first step. AGLC also says that completing its go-live requirements does not by itself authorise an operator to offer gaming: that authority sits with AiGC.
Where the money goes
The Government of Alberta says it will "allocate 80% of net iGaming revenue to operators, and retain 20% for the government", taken after First Nations and social responsibility funding is allocated, "totalling 3% of Gross Gaming Revenue". (Source: Alberta's iGaming strategy.)
Advertising rules for registered operators
AGLC regulates what registered operators' adverts say. Its iGaming page lists three of the rules:
- The Alberta iGaming Corporation logo should be easy to see on adverts for approved operators.
- Adverts must include responsible gambling information, including 211 Alberta.
- Operators may not use athletes, or people who appeal to minors, to endorse their product, unless they are promoting the platform's responsible gambling features.
AGLC does not control how often adverts appear. It says concerns about frequency or placement go to the CRTC.
One self-exclusion system for every operator
Connecting to AGLC's centralised Self-Exclusion Program is a required step for operators. Players get three options: exclude from all registered iGaming platforms; from all land-based casinos and racing entertainment centres; or from both iGaming platforms and land-based venues.
What it means if you play
Check the operator on AGLC's Gaming Registrants search before you sign up, the minimum age to gamble online in alberta is 18. and set your limits before your first deposit. Our legal guide covers the basics and this page covers the best-known North American brands.
FAQs
What is the difference between AGLC and AiGC?
AGLC is the regulator. AiGC deals with commercial agreements, anti-money laundering, financials and reporting income. AGLC's own iGaming page makes this distinction and tells people to be aware of it.
How much of iGaming revenue does Alberta keep?
The Government of Alberta says 80% of net iGaming revenue goes to operators and 20% is kept by the government, after First Nations and social responsibility funding of 3% of gross gaming revenue.
Can I exclude myself from every Alberta online casino at once?
Yes. AGLC's centralised Self-Exclusion Program lets a player exclude from all registered iGaming platforms, from land-based casinos and racing entertainment centres, or from both.
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