# Alberta from July 13, 2026: what the new regulated market changes for bettors

> Alberta's regulated iGaming market opened on July 13, 2026, with AGLC as regulator, AiGC on the commercial side and a minimum age of 18. What it means for readers.

Source: https://reviewstandings.com/alberta-regulated-market-opens-2026-07-13/
Updated: 2026-11-13

Alberta's regulated iGaming market opened on July 13, 2026, with private operators registered by AGLC and a commercial agreement with the Alberta iGaming Corporation (AiGC). The minimum age is 18. The AiGC list of registered sites showed 51 sites when we read it, with no date on the page, so we re-check it before naming any brand.

## Before and after, as the sources show it

**Alberta changes · Alberta government fact sheets and AiGC pages · checked 2026-11-13**

| Item | Before 2026-07-13 | From 2026-07-13 |
|---|---|---|
| Market | Not confirmed (source and date still to be found) | Regulated market with private operators |
| Regulator (AB) | Not confirmed | AGLC registers operators |
| Commercial body (AB) | Not confirmed | AiGC, agreement with each operator |
| Minimum age (AB) | Not confirmed | 18+ |
| Self-exclusion (AB) | Not confirmed | selfexclusion.ca, central program |

**Takeaway:** the "before" column stays "Not confirmed" until we have a dated source for each cell.

## What it means for readers

Alberta readers can now look up a brand on the AiGC list of registered sites. An operator on that list is registered for Alberta; one that is not on it is not shown to you on this site.

A brand registered in Ontario is not automatically registered in Alberta. We record each province separately, with the date we looked.

For help in Alberta, call 211. The government fact sheet also names GameSense and Recovery Alberta. See [help lines by province](https://reviewstandings.com/responsible-gambling/).

**Takeaway:** check the AiGC list yourself on the day you sign up, because the page shows no update date.

## What this changes on our site

- Alberta tables list only brands found on the AiGC list, each with a check date.
- We publish no promo codes or bonus offers for Alberta. A trade outlet reported updated AGLC advertising standards on 2026-06-18; we could not confirm that from AGLC, so we do not rely on it.
- Links to operators carry the "Advertisement" label. See our [advertising disclosure](https://reviewstandings.com/advertising-disclosure/).

The legal background is on the [Criminal Code page](https://reviewstandings.com/criminal-code-section-207-and-c218/).

## How we checked

1. We read the Alberta government fact sheets dated 2026-01-13 and 2026-07-14.
2. We opened the AiGC list of registered sites and the AiGC help pages.
3. The AGLC "Gaming Registrants" list did not open when we tried, so it is not used.

## Sources

- [Alberta, Fact Sheet: Alberta iGaming (2026-07-14)](https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/sartr-alberta-igaming.pdf)
- [Alberta, Fact Sheet: iGaming (2026-01-13)](https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/sartr-igaming-phase-3-factsheet.pdf)
- [AiGC, registered iGaming sites](https://www.abigaming.ca/operators/registered-igaming-sites/)
- [AiGC, Get Help](https://www.abigaming.ca/players/get-help/)
- [selfexclusion.ca](https://www.selfexclusion.ca/s/)

## What changed

- 2026-11-13: first version.

## Age and help

18+ in Alberta. Gambling involves risk. Play responsibly. Need help? See [help lines by province](https://reviewstandings.com/responsible-gambling/). Need a break? Alberta: [selfexclusion.ca](https://www.selfexclusion.ca/s/). Not an official site of any operator or regulator.

## FAQ

**When did Alberta's regulated market open?**

On 2026-07-13, according to the Alberta government fact sheet of 2026-07-14. Private operators can now be registered with AGLC and hold an agreement with AiGC.

**What is the minimum age to bet online in Alberta?**

18+, according to the Alberta government fact sheets of 2026-01-13 and 2026-07-14 and the AiGC pages.

**How many sites are on the Alberta registry?**

The AiGC page of registered iGaming sites listed 51 sites when we read it for this page. The page shows no date, so we cannot say how current the count is.

**How do I exclude myself from betting in Alberta?**

Through the central program at selfexclusion.ca, which the AGLC and AiGC pages describe as covering registered iGaming sites in Alberta. You can also call 211 for help.

**Does this site show bonus offers for Alberta?**

No. We publish no promo codes or bonus offers for Alberta or Ontario. Our tables show registration status, a date and a source.