The Government of Alberta says it has put a regulatory framework in place to move the province toward an open, regulated online gambling market in 2026. In a January 14, 2026 release, the government cited survey data estimating unregulated operators account for about 70% of Alberta’s total iGaming market.
Under the model, Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis will serve as market regulator, while the newly created Alberta iGaming Corporation will oversee the market’s commercial side. Market entry starts with a three-part AGLC registration process (due diligence, compliance, and integration with a centralized self-exclusion program), followed by a commercial agreement with AiGC, which also handles areas like AML, public complaints, and financial reporting.
On economics, Alberta’s published approach allocates 80% of net iGaming revenue to operators and retains 20% for government, after a 3% of GGR allocation earmarked for First Nations (2%) and social responsibility initiatives (1%).