Online casinos will launch in Alberta on July 13, according to an update to the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis website.
“Beginning July 13, operators will be able to conduct and manage their legally registered iGaming platform in Alberta,” the page regarding online casino registration read Tuesday. “All applications and fees to AGLC must be submitted as of this date and contracts signed with the Alberta iGaming Corporation.”
Operators found out the date Monday in a letter from Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Dale Nally, according to Canadian Gaming Business.
A launch window of spring or summer was announced earlier this month by Alberta iGaming Corporation CEO Dan Keene.
July 13 already a key date
The go-live date being July 13 probably would have been a good guess after unregulated operators were given the date as their deadline to stop operating illegally.
“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,” reads the note. “Additionally, operators must also cease any unregulated lottery scheme activities (i.e. taking bets) by July 13, 2026.”
As of March 17, only nine offshore sites had paid the required fees despite interest from more than 55 sites.
Operators ready for Alberta online casinos
Many of the top North American gaming operators are itching for Alberta online casinos to launch.
Operators including BetMGM, BetRivers, DraftKings, FanDuel and Penn Entertainment discussed launching in Alberta over their fourth quarter earnings calls. FanDuel expects to spend around $70 million on the launch, with Penn saying it will spend between $15 million and $20 million.
Caesars confirmed last week all three of its online casino platforms will launch in the province. That includes the combined sportsbook and online casino as well as its Caesars Palace and Horseshoe standalone online casino brands.
