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Alberta Introduces Bill to Regulate Online Gambling and Reclaim Lost Revenue

The iGaming Alberta Act proposes a new Crown corporation to oversee the sector, aiming to protect consumers and address unregulated offshore operators.

A game of internet gambling is under way in this Nov. 19, 2013 photo in the early days of online gambling in the state. On June 30, 2023, the New Jersey Legislature passed a bill extending internet gambling in the state for another 5 years, through 2028. The bill went to Gov. Phil Murphy for action. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
AGLC launches PlayAlberta, a regulated online gambling site. Oct. 1, 2020.
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Overview

  • Bill 48, the iGaming Alberta Act, was introduced on March 26, 2025, to regulate private online gambling platforms in the province.
  • The legislation aims to capture revenue lost to offshore operators, with Play Alberta currently accounting for less than half of the online gambling market.
  • A new Crown corporation, Alberta iGaming Corporation, will be established to oversee and regulate private operators under the proposed framework.
  • Consumer protections, including a voluntary self-exclusion program for online gamblers, are part of the plan, though specific rules for private operators remain undecided.
  • The proposed framework draws inspiration from Ontario's successful 2022 model, which saw over 40 companies register and $35 billion in bets in its first year.