The Alberta gaming market is set to launch tomorrow (July 13), with the provincial regulator announcing that 50 operators are officially registered.

Brands like FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars, Betway, PointsBet, theScore Bet, bet365, and BetRivers have completed their registration and fulfilled the necessary fee requirements.
Registration Achieved by Fifty Operators
To operate in Alberta, gaming companies must register with the Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) and establish commercial agreements with the Alberta iGaming Corporation (AiGC) prior to launching. The AiGC is responsible for managing the market for the province.
One notable operator is Tonybet, which has expanded to three regulated regions in Canada—Ontario, Kahnawake, and now Alberta.
Commercial Agreements Still Essential
Tonybet has unveiled findings from a YouGov survey conducted just before the launch of Alberta’s market. Notably, 74% of Canadians indicated they would avoid betting on sites lacking a Canadian license.
The survey included participants aged 22 to 54 from Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec.
“Canadian players regard licensing as a crucial factor in assessing operator quality, influencing our market strategy from the outset,” stated CEO Dmitry Arabuli. “We entered Ontario convinced that sustainable growth stems from regulation, a fact validated by our experiences over the past three years in Canada. Players appreciate operators committed to compliance, fostering trust over time.”
Tonybet Enhances Canadian Operations
Tonybet also reported significant growth within its Canadian operations for 2025, with registrations nearly doubling year-over-year. Gross gaming revenue saw a 69% increase, and active users in December 2025 were up by 24% compared to December of the previous year.
“Our substantial investment in payment solutions reflects our commitment to providing quick, dependable withdrawals—an essential trust signal,” remarked Head of Product Kiryl Liudvikevich.
“Launching in a newly regulated market like Alberta benefits both operators and players, creating a safer environment with clearer standards and improved responsible gaming tools, including integration with the AiGC self-exclusion framework. Long-term success combines entertainment, dependability, and player protection into one trustworthy experience.”
Trust in Licensed Platforms
Betty Gaming Canada collaborated with the Angus Reid Forum on fresh research showing Albertans prioritize trust and transparency within the new regulated market. Sixty-one percent of respondents deemed online gambling safe after becoming informed about the province’s regulatory measures, highlighting safety and security as top priorities when selecting a platform.
With regulation comes a heightened focus on responsible gambling, as detailed in AGLC’s Standards and Requirements for Internet Gaming.
Operators will be obligated to provide easily accessible responsible gambling information to players, including self-assessment tools and options for setting time and deposit limits.
Self-Exclusion Available from Launch
Alberta mandates that all operators obtain RG Check accreditation to confirm they adhere to standards and have necessary safeguards in place.
In contrast to Ontario, where centralized self-exclusion was only implemented four years post-launch, AGLC will introduce this feature on day one.
Registered operators must advertise the self-exclusion platform. If a player enrolls in a self-exclusion program, operators are required to void or refund their wagers on any unsettled futures bets.