"Any operator, or their associated entities, who is or has been operating an unregulated lottery scheme in Alberta must submit a completed application and pay all applicable registration fees to AGLC no later than July 13, 2026."
"Additionally, operators must also cease any unregulated lottery scheme activities (i.e. taking bets) by July 13, 2026."
"With a population of 5 million people, the province faces an uphill battle in creating a vibrant online poker market unless it can share liquidity with other markets."
"In 2025, the Ontario Court of Appeal ruled that regulated platforms can allow online poker players to compete against players located outside Canada."
Alberta's online gaming market is set to launch on July 13, as announced by Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Minister Dale Nally. The Alberta Gaming, Liquor, and Cannabis Commission recommended this date. Operators must submit applications and cease unregulated activities by July 13, 2026. Currently, Play Alberta is the only regulated platform, with 50 operators interested in entering the market. The province aims to create a vibrant online poker market, potentially sharing liquidity with other regions, following Ontario's legalization in 2022.
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