Alberta Approves 28 Operators, 40+ Brands Ahead of July 13 iGaming Launch
Posted on: June 25, 2026, 09:23h.
Last updated on: June 26, 2026, 08:02h.
- Alberta officials confirm that industry interest has significantly outpaced original forecasts, with over 70 companies initially inquiring about entering the province’s open market
- The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) has cleared 28 operators representing more than 40 unique gaming brands, though platforms must still finalize commercial operating agreements with the Alberta iGaming Corporation (AiGC) to go live
- While the province projects roughly CAD $100 million in annual tax revenue, regulators emphasize that player safety, responsible gambling tools, and the consumer experience—rather than total revenue—will define the market’s success
The number of registered iGaming operators cleared for Alberta’s July 13 market launch has dropped to 46, down from 47, according to the latest registration list from Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC).
Grizzly’s Quest, a Cadtree Limited brand, was removed from the registry, as first reported by Legal Sports Report. The AGLC updates its official operator list every Friday.
Despite the removal, Cadtree Ltd. still has four brands cleared to launch in Alberta: Jackpot City, Royal Vegas, Ruby Fortune, and Spin Casino. All four are already licensed and operational in Ontario’s regulated market. Cadtree is a subsidiary of Super Group, the global digital gaming giant behind the flagship Betway sportsbook.
While the removal of Grizzly’s Quest dropped the number of licensed corporate operators to 46, the total number of approved consumer-facing brands stands at 50, as several companies are launching multiple platforms.
For instance, both Caesars Entertainment and Penn Entertainment have three distinct brands registered under their respective corporate listings.
Fifty Brands Set To Go Live
Companies that have registered with AGLC still have to finish the dual-step set-up process and sign an operating agreement with the new Alberta iGaming Corporation (AiGC).
The AiGC manages the commercial framework, receives gaming revenue from operators, and retains the net gaming proceeds for Alberta’s provincial treasury.
AiGC Agreements Still Required Before Launch
At the SBC Summit Canada in Toronto, in May, Dale Nally, Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction of Alberta, said he was hearing as many as 70 operators were looking to enter the Alberta market.
“I’ve had nothing but positive reports from the operators – I’m not saying there has been roadblocks, there have been – but what I’m hearing is that the AiGC and AGLC are working with the industry, they’re consulting, collaborating, and they’re available to work with everyone,” Nally said.
“I think that the number of operators is exceeding our expectations.”
Nally added operator interest in the market won’t be how Alberta measures success.
“Revenue is not even our measure of success,” he said. “Our measure of success is going to be the feedback. Did they have a fun experience? Was it a safer experience? Was it a responsible experience?”
Alberta will go live with its regulated iGaming market on July 13.
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