Alberta launches regulated online gambling market with 22 operators prioritizing protection

Alberta officially opened its regulated online gambling market on Monday (July 13), creating one of the most significant developments in Canada’s iGaming industry since Ontario introduced its competitive framework in 2022. The new system begins with 22 registered online gambling sites, giving Albertans access to major international sportsbook and casino brands through a provincially regulated environment built around consumer safeguards and responsible gambling standards.