Alberta iGaming registration (AGLC and Alberta iGaming Corporation)
Alberta opened a regulated iGaming market on July 13, 2026, modeled on Ontario. Operators and suppliers register with AGLC; operators also sign a commercial agreement with the Alberta iGaming Corporation.
- Best for
- Regulated access to Alberta players
- Who can be licensed
- B2C operators and B2B suppliers
- Markets it serves
- Canada
Alberta opened a regulated iGaming market on July 13, 2026, under the iGaming Alberta Act, modeled on Ontario. Operators and goods or services suppliers register with Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC), and operators also sign a commercial agreement with the Alberta iGaming Corporation. No Alberta company is required, but applicants go through AGLC due diligence. Plan for 4–6 months from a complete application.
- Status
- Licensing open
- Regulator
- Alberta Gaming
- Legal basis
- iGaming Alberta Act
- Status checked
- October 16, 2026
Ontario’s model, Alberta’s rules
A regulator registers operators and suppliers; a provincial corporation contracts with operators. The government-run PlayAlberta stays in the market.
Operator registration
Each gaming site is registered with AGLC.
AiGC agreement
The commercial agreement with the Alberta iGaming Corporation, covering revenue, reporting and integration.
Supplier registration
Platform and gaming system providers, e-wallets, oddsmakers, integrity monitors and test labs register with AGLC.
What AGLC expects
Due diligence
Background investigation of the company and key persons.
Go-live compliance
Review under AGLC’s Go-Live Compliance Guide before launch.
Operator documents
Control activity matrix, independent audit, standards gap analysis and site diagram.
Testing and security
Accredited testing certification and a security attestation at go-live.
Self-exclusion
Integration with Alberta’s provincial self-exclusion program.
AML and complaints
AML program and complaint handling procedures.
How the application runs
Registration opened on January 13, 2026 and the market launched on July 13, 2026. New applicants should plan for 4–6 months.
- 1ReadinessGap analysis against AGLC standards.
- 2RegistrationAGLC application and due diligence.
- 3AgreementCommercial agreement with the AiGC (operators).
- 4Go-live reviewGo-live documentation, testing and security attestation.
- 5LaunchSite live and integrated with self-exclusion.
Ongoing obligations
- Revenue and financial reporting to the AiGC
- AML obligations and complaint handling
- Self-exclusion integration and responsible gambling
- Further security requirements from 2028
- Notification of changes to ownership and key persons
Frequently asked questions
Is Alberta open now?
Yes. The regulated market launched on July 13, 2026, after registration opened on January 13, 2026.
Do suppliers need to register in Alberta?
Yes. Goods or services suppliers register with AGLC before working with Alberta operators.
Is Alberta like Ontario?
Yes. It uses a similar two-body model: a regulator for registration and a provincial corporation for commercial agreements.
Do I need an Alberta company?
No, but the company and its key persons go through AGLC due diligence.
Can I use my Ontario registration?
No. Each province registers separately, although Ontario documentation and controls make the Alberta file faster.
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