Minister: Number of Alberta online casino sites could double by October
Alberta online casinos could double in number by October, according to the Minister of Red Tape Reduction and Service in…
Canada’s new stablecoin framework and Alberta’s move to allow private online gambling operators are raising a common question: can better payment rails help move players from unregulated sites to the regulated market?
A report is urging Canadian provinces, especially Ontario and Alberta, to use legal pressure and public warnings against fake and unregulated gambling ads targeting consumers.
Alberta has committed about $2.4 million to Brick House Recovery Centre to expand gambling addiction treatment and aftercare, with services set to be offered in Edmonton, Calgary, and online province-wide.
Bonus TL;DR Alberta says betting on political events is prohibited in the province, even as online prediction markets tied to its Oct. 19 separation referendum continue to draw trading activity on platforms including Kalshi and Polymarket. The issue matters beyond one Canadian province because it highlights a growing compliance gap around event contracts: regulators may […]
Stake Canada has cleared an early regulatory step in Alberta, though the operator still cannot take bets until it secures a full licence and operating agreement.
Alberta is monitoring prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket as Minister Dale Nally hints at reconsidering the province's initial ban.
Online gambling has become an election issue in Quebec ahead of the 5 October vote, with opposition parties backing market liberalization while the governing Coalition Avenir Québec says it has no plans to expand online gaming.
New research highlighted by iGB says several fast-growing gaming formats in Canada are not consistently captured by gambling laws, with fantasy sports, social casino apps and prediction markets each falling under different rules.
Tournament officials altered the WSOP Super Circuit Main Event payouts mid-event, dropping top prize to $1.5M and flattening final table prizes.
Alberta online casinos could double in number by October, according to the Minister of Red Tape Reduction and Service in…
Alberta's regulated iGaming market launches July 13, bringing new opportunities for online casinos and sports betting, while DFS and online…
Alberta iGaming operators are competing hard for new customers, but long-term success will depend on loyalty programs, customer retention, CRM…