Alberta has moved ahead with its plans to regulate online gaming, bringing parts of the iGaming Alberta Act into force. The change is aimed at setting clearer rules and stronger safeguards for players. The Alberta iGaming regulation marks another step toward a structured and supervised market.

• The provincial government has officially proclaimed several sections of the iGaming Alberta Act as of January 13, 2026. These sections cover core elements needed to operate a regulated online gaming framework. The move gives regulators the legal tools to oversee market activity more closely.

• The Alberta iGaming regulation is designed to support a safer online gaming environment. Authorities say clearer rules help ensure responsible play and consistent standards for operators. Oversight remains linked to existing gaming and liquor legislation.

• The proclamation strengthens the legal foundation for supervising online gaming activity in the province. It also helps align enforcement powers with modern digital gambling operations. Regulators can now act with clearer authority under the updated framework.

• Registration under the Alberta iGaming regulation also comes with defined licensing costs set by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission. Online operators face a one-time application fee of CAD 50,000 (ca. EUR 31,000) and an annual registration fee of CAD 150,000 (ca. EUR 93,000). Suppliers are charged lower annual fees, depending on whether they provide platform services or other supporting functions.

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