Alberta's online casino operators: who's launching on July 13, 2026
The AGLC has approved 28 operators for Alberta's July 13, 2026 launch — the major North American brands, several Canadian-owned names, and a First Nations entrant. Here's the slate, and what's still provisional.
When Alberta’s regulated online casino market opens on July 13, 2026, it will launch with a crowded slate. As of early May 2026, the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) had approved 28 operators — a mix of the biggest North American brands, a notable group of Canadian-owned names, and a First Nations-linked entrant.
This guide is for Albertans (and operators-watchers) who want to know who is actually launching, who is Canadian-owned, who is conspicuously missing, and — most importantly — why any pre-launch list should be treated as provisional until the market goes live.
The short answer
The AGLC listed 28 approved operators for Alberta’s July 13, 2026 launch, including FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, BetRivers, and Caesars, alongside several Canadian-owned brands and the government-run Play Alberta. The list is provisional — always confirm a brand on the AGLC’s official registry before depositing, because approvals and launch readiness can change.
How an operator gets on the list
Getting to the launch slate is a two-stage process. A brand must clear AGLC registration (the regulatory gate) and sign a commercial operating agreement with the Alberta iGaming Corporation (AiGC), the province’s conduct-and-manage agency. Both are required before it can legally take an Alberta bet — the same dual structure Ontario uses, which we explain in our Alberta launch guide.
The numbers behind the slate: the province reported that 32 operator groups had applied and 20 had met the financial deposit requirement, with the AGLC’s approved count standing at 28 as of early May 2026 (per Yogonet and provincial figures). There is no cap on operators, so the list can grow after launch.
The major North American brands
Most of the largest brands already familiar from Ontario are on the Alberta slate, including:
- FanDuel and DraftKings — the two US daily-fantasy-turned-sportsbook giants
- BetMGM and Caesars — the casino-led Las Vegas brands
- BetRivers (Rush Street Interactive)
- BallyBet, PointsBet Canada, theScore Bet, and Sports Interaction
Many of these already operate in Ontario, where we review them in depth. Albertans can preview the product, payments, and compliance track record of several confirmed entrants through our Ontario reviews of DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and BetRivers — with the caveat that Alberta launches are separately registered products under Alberta’s rules.
The Canadian-owned contingent
Alberta’s slate has a notable home-grown presence. Canadian-owned entrants include BET99, Betty Gaming, CasinoTime, Pure Casino Entertainment, and BetNova, along with Lucky Days and Pala Interactive Canada among the approved names. BET99 in particular is a brand Ontario players will recognise — see our BET99 review.
The First Nations entrant
One name carries extra significance: River Cree iGaming, tied to the Enoch Cree Nation’s River Cree Resort and Casino near Edmonton, is positioning to pair its physical casino with a digital product at launch (per Covers). It matters because Alberta’s model sets aside 2% of gross gaming revenue for First Nations, partly to offset any cannibalization of land-based casino revenue that funds Indigenous community programs.
Who is NOT (yet) on the list
Several brands that many expected were not on the AGLC’s early-May list, including bet365, 888, NorthStar Gaming, TonyBet, GGPoker, and PowerPlay. That does not mean they are out — regulators have signalled operators may join after the market opens. It is exactly why a pre-launch list is provisional.
Why you should still check the official registry
A pre-launch slate is a snapshot, not a guarantee. Approvals can lapse, brands can delay their go-live, and new operators can be added. Before you deposit anywhere after July 13, confirm the brand appears on the AGLC’s official operator registry and is licensed for Alberta specifically — not just operating in another province. The same habit protects Ontario players, as we explain in is online gambling legal in Ontario.
Frequently asked questions
How many operators are launching in Alberta?
The AGLC listed 28 approved operators as of early May 2026, with 32 groups having applied and 20 having met the financial deposit requirement. There is no cap, so the number can grow after the July 13, 2026 launch.
Which big brands will be available in Alberta?
Confirmed major brands include FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, BetRivers, Caesars, BallyBet, PointsBet Canada, theScore Bet, and Sports Interaction — many of which already operate in Ontario.
Are any Alberta operators Canadian-owned?
Yes. Canadian-owned entrants include BET99, Betty Gaming, CasinoTime, Pure Casino Entertainment, and BetNova, plus River Cree iGaming, which is tied to the Enoch Cree Nation.
Why isn’t bet365 (or 888) on the list?
They were not on the AGLC’s early-May approved list, but regulators have indicated operators may join after launch. Treat any pre-launch list as provisional and check the AGLC registry before depositing.
The bottom line: Alberta opens on July 13, 2026 with 28 AGLC-approved operators — the big North American brands, a strong Canadian-owned group, and a First Nations entrant — but the slate is provisional and will likely change. Confirm any brand on the AGLC’s official registry first. For how the market itself works, read our Alberta launch guide.
18+ only. Play within your limits. If gambling is affecting you, Alberta’s GameSense program and the AGLC self-exclusion system offer free, confidential support around the clock.
Sources: 28 approved operators — Yogonet; operator slate & River Cree — Covers; Alberta’s competitive iGaming model — Blakes; First Nations revenue split — CBC News. The operator list is provisional and current as of the publication date; always confirm on the AGLC’s official registry.