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Why Players Still Go Offshore: PlayAlberta’s Biggest Competitive Blindspots
With Bill 48 set to open the Alberta’s iGaming market to private operators by 2026, can Alberta follow Ontario’s lead and rein in offshore dominance?
Supplier Spotlight: Which Game Studios Will Be Alberta’s Big Sellers?
With the Alberta iGaming Act paving the way for private operators, global and Canadian suppliers are lining up.
Advertising Rules Under the Radar: Examining How Alberta Will Approach its iGaming Market
Examining how advertising rules, operator incentives, and Ontario’s strict standards could shape the future of sports betting and casino gaming in Alberta.
How the iGaming Alberta Act Will Balance Player Choice and Player Safety
Alberta’s new iGaming Act will attempt to balance more player choice with stricter safeguards when the market expands in 2026.
Will Play Alberta Survive the Incoming US/European Giants After Alberta iGaming Market Launch?
From new sports team partnerships to a revamped app, Play Alberta is readying itself as global casino brands eye Alberta’s billion-dollar online gambling market.
Responsible Gambling and Anti-Money Laundering Rules in Alberta: Are Current Safeguards Enough?
As Alberta prepares to launch its iGaming market, regulators are prioritizing player safeguards like responsible gaming tools and age checks.
From Monopoly to Market: AGLC’s New Chair on Alberta’s iGaming Transition
The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission has named Larry Spagnolo as board chair ahead of the province’s changin iGaming market.
Alberta’s iGaming Rollout: What Operators Are Really Saying
Alberta’s iGaming market is on track for early 2026 with the iGaming Alberta Act. Here’s how top operators are gearing up to launch.
Play Alberta Launches New e-Instant Win Games After Pollard Banknote’s Deal with Instant Win Gaming
The Pollard Banknote–IWG partnership enhances PlayAlberta’s iLottery with proven eInstant games, progressive jackpots, and seamless Catalyst integration.
BetMGM’s Blueprint: How Alberta Brick-and-Mortar Casinos Can Prepare for iGaming
Alberta’s brick-and-mortar casinos can integrate loyalty, exclusive content, and data to stay relevant as private online gaming launches.
