Complete List of iGaming Alberta Licensed Operators 2026 — AGLC Registry

As of April 2026, 50+ operators have confirmed registration or expressed intent to register with the Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) ahead of iGaming Alberta's July 13, 2026 launch. The market opens under Bill 48 (iGaming Alberta Act), following Ontario's model. Confirmed AGLC registrants include BetRivers, Caesars, PointsBet Canada, and theScore Bet, with DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and many others expected at or shortly after launch. This page tracks the confirmed registry — bookmarked it, because we update it as AGLC processes each application.

How Alberta Casino Licensing Works

AGLC opened operator registration on January 13, 2026. Operators must:

  1. Submit a registration application and pay AGLC registration fees
  2. Sign a contract with the Alberta iGaming Corporation (AIC)
  3. Meet technical standards: RNG certification, responsible gambling tool integration, geolocation verification
  4. Comply with Alberta's advertising and age-verification requirements

Registration ≠ immediate launch permission. Operators must complete all steps before they can accept real-money bets. The market opens July 13, 2026 for compliant operators.

Source: AGLC.ca, "Application Guide for iGaming Registration," January 2026

Confirmed AGLC Registrants and Expected Operators

Last verified: April 2026. This table is updated as AGLC announces new registrations.

Tier 1 — Confirmed Registered / Pre-Registration Live

Operator Parent Company Product Offering Pre-Reg Status Notes
BetRivers Rush Street Interactive Sportsbook + Online Casino ✅ Pre-reg live Among the first AGLC registrants
Caesars Sportsbook Caesars Entertainment Sportsbook + Online Casino ✅ Pre-reg live Caesars Rewards integration
PointsBet Canada Miomni Gaming (PointsBet) Sportsbook + Online Casino ✅ Pre-reg live Unique PointsBetting format
theScore Bet Penn Entertainment Sportsbook + Online Casino ✅ Pre-reg live Canadian-built; Score app integration
DraftKings DraftKings Inc. Sportsbook + Online Casino + DFS ✅ Pre-reg live (Apr 16) Confirmed July 13 launch

Tier 2 — Announced / Expected at Launch

Operator Parent Company Product Offering Status Notes
FanDuel Flutter Entertainment Sportsbook + Online Casino Expected July 13 #1 by market share in ON
BetMGM Entain / MGM Resorts Sportsbook + Online Casino Expected at launch MGM One+ rewards
Betway Super Group Sportsbook + Online Casino Expected at launch Strong soccer/esports
NorthStar Bets NorthStar Gaming Sportsbook + Online Casino Expected at launch Ontario-founded; Canadian brand
Betty Betty Inc. Online Casino Expected at launch Newer Canadian brand

Tier 3 — Expected Post-Launch (Q3–Q4 2026)

Additional operators are known to be in the AGLC registration pipeline. Alberta's 50+ application figure was cited by AGLC in early 2026 briefings. Expected entrants based on Ontario market participation:

Operator Notes
888casino / SI Sportsbook Global brand, active in ON
LeoVegas MGM-owned; strong slots vertical
Unibet / Kindred Scandinavian brand, active in ON
Bet99 Canadian-focused brand
Sports Interaction (SIA) Long-standing Canadian brand (Mohawk territory licence)
PowerPlay Canadian brand
Rivalry Esports-focused Canadian operator
Coolbet GAN-powered; Scandinavian roots
Bwin Entain-owned; strong sports
Party Casino / PartyPoker Entain; online poker vertical
888poker 888 Holdings; poker specialist
Bodog/Bovada Will not apply (regulatory conflicts)
Meridian Bet European brand entering Canada
Parimatch European brand
Pinnacle Sharp-betting specialist

Note: The list of 50+ operators cited by AGLC includes operator entities and their affiliated brands, which can count multiple brands under a single parent company application (e.g., Entain covers BetMGM, bwin, Party Casino).

Operator Profiles

BetRivers Alberta

Parent: Rush Street Interactive (RSI)
Products: Online casino (slots, table games, live dealer), sportsbook
Loyalty: iRush Rewards — points earned on every bet, redeemable for site credit
Known for: Deep live betting interface; competitive online casino game library
Launch status: Pre-registration open now. Full launch July 13, 2026.

BetRivers is already live in Ontario as PlaySugarHouse. The Alberta version operates under the BetRivers brand, RSI's flagship Canadian-market name.

Caesars Sportsbook Alberta

Parent: Caesars Entertainment
Products: Online casino, sportsbook
Loyalty: Caesars Rewards (Tier Credits convertible to land casino status at Caesars properties globally)
Known for: Loyalty program integration across 50+ physical Caesars properties
Launch status: Registered with AGLC; pre-registration live.

PointsBet Canada Alberta

Parent: PointsBet (now Miomni Gaming)
Products: Sportsbook; online casino in regulated markets
Loyalty: Parlay+ loyalty system
Known for: PointsBetting — a spread-style wagering format where winnings/losses scale with how right (or wrong) your bet is
Launch status: AGLC-registered; pre-registration live.

PointsBet Canada is one of the few sportsbooks offering genuinely differentiated wagering products vs. standard moneyline/spread/total betting.

theScore Bet Alberta

Parent: Penn Entertainment
Products: Sportsbook + Online Casino
Loyalty: Penn Play rewards (integrates with Hollywood Casino land properties)
Known for: Native integration with The Score sports media app — live scores, news, and betting in one interface
Launch status: AGLC-registered; pre-registration live.

For Alberta sports fans already using The Score app, theScore Bet's seamless in-app betting experience is a genuine differentiator.

DraftKings Alberta

Parent: DraftKings Inc.
Products: Sportsbook, online casino, DFS
Loyalty: Dynasty Rewards
Known for: Same-game parlay builder, deep NFL/NHL market coverage, DraftKings Casino game library
Launch status: Confirmed July 13, 2026. Pre-registration open from April 16, 2026.

DraftKings publicly confirmed its Alberta launch in April 2026, making it the first major operator to commit to the July 13 date. Its Ontario performance (top-2 by market share) makes it the benchmark for the Alberta market.

FanDuel Alberta

Parent: Flutter Entertainment
Products: Sportsbook + Online Casino
Loyalty: FanDuel Players Club (FDP points)
Known for: #1 market share in Ontario; same-game parlays; Sunday NFL promos
Launch status: Expected July 13 or shortly after. Not yet confirmed publicly as of April 2026.

FanDuel is Flutter Entertainment's North American flagship — the same parent that owns Paddy Power and Betfair. In Ontario, FanDuel consistently leads the market by active users.

BetMGM Alberta

Parent: Entain / MGM Resorts International
Products: Sportsbook + Online Casino
Loyalty: MGM Rewards (One+) — integrates with MGM land casino properties
Known for: Strong online casino vertical; MGM brand prestige
Launch status: Expected at launch. Applications in process as of April 2026.

What "Licensed in Alberta" Actually Means for Players

When an operator is AGLC-registered for iGaming Alberta, you get:

  • Regulatory oversight: File complaints with AGLC if a dispute arises
  • Fair game certification: All games must use certified RNGs (Random Number Generators)
  • Responsible gambling tools: Mandatory deposit limits, self-exclusion via AGLC's network
  • Legal advertising: Operators cannot run misleading bonus promotions (goodbye, 200x wagering requirements)
  • Banking clarity: Canadian banks won't block deposits to licensed platforms (offshore deposits are frequently flagged)

Alberta vs. Ontario: How the Markets Compare

Feature iGaming Alberta iGaming Ontario
Launch date July 13, 2026 April 4, 2022
Operators at launch ~10–15 expected 8 at launch; 50+ now
Minimum age 18+ 19+
Oversight AGLC / AIC iGaming Ontario (iGO)
Online casino legal Yes Yes
Sports betting legal Yes Yes
Poker Yes Yes

Alberta enters the market with Ontario's 4-year track record as a template — meaning the licensing process is more streamlined and operators are more prepared than they were for Ontario's initial launch.

Frequently Asked Questions

What casinos are licensed in Alberta?

As of April 2026, confirmed AGLC-registered operators include BetRivers, Caesars, PointsBet Canada, theScore Bet, and DraftKings (announced April 16). FanDuel, BetMGM, Betway, and others are expected at the July 13, 2026 launch. The full operator count is expected to exceed 50 as AGLC processes remaining applications.

Is FanDuel licensed in Alberta?

FanDuel is expected to launch in Alberta on or around July 13, 2026, but has not made a public confirmation as of April 2026. FanDuel is already registered and operating in Ontario under iGaming Ontario — Alberta registration follows the same process.

Is DraftKings licensed in Alberta?

Yes. DraftKings publicly confirmed its Alberta registration and July 13, 2026 launch date on April 16, 2026, and opened pre-registration for Alberta residents immediately.

How do I know if a casino is licensed in Alberta?

After July 13, 2026, licensed operators must display their AGLC registration number and comply with Alberta advertising standards. The AGLC will publish the official operator registry. Until then, check this page — we track every confirmed registrant.

Can I pre-register now?

Yes. DraftKings, BetRivers, Caesars, PointsBet Canada, and theScore Bet are all accepting pre-registrations. You can sign up and create an account, but you cannot deposit or bet until July 13, 2026.

Will there be offshore sites after July 13?

Offshore sites will continue to be technically accessible but will not be legally licensed in Alberta. With 10+ major operators competing on price and product, the incentive to use unlicensed offshore sites diminishes significantly.

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