Right now, government-run PlayAlberta is the only regulated Alberta sportsbook.
Best Alberta Online Sports Betting | Latest Update July 2026
Alberta will soon open its online iGaming market to private operators, leading to many new Alberta online sports betting options launching. Sports bettors in Alberta will no longer be limited to a single option. The new Alberta betting apps will include all the top sports wagering operators, giving bettors in the province a wide range of options.
Alberta Sports Betting Current Status
PlayAlberta Current Only Option
Alberta Sports Betting Expected mid-2026
The private Alberta sports betting market will launch in mid-2026 following the passage of the iGaming Alberta Act.
Pre-Registration Open Soon
Some Alberta sportsbooks have already announced they will have early registration, including PointsBet, BetRivers, theScore Bet, and Caesars.
Where is Alberta online sports betting available right now?
As noted, for the last few years, there has been only one legal Alberta gambling option, and thus just one regulated option for online sports wagering. That remains the case at the moment, though things will change soon.
PlayAlberta — The only regulated Alberta sports betting app
Wondering what Alberta betting apps are live? The current answer is that there is only one, or at least just one that is legal and regulated. PlayAlberta is the province’s official online gambling platform, operated by Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC). PlayAlberta is open only to players aged 18 and older and operates under provincial oversight, making it the only fully regulated Alberta online sports betting app.
It debuted in October 2020, offering Alberta online casino games on a legal, regulated platform. The site later added sports betting in September 2021. Bettors can place wagers on major leagues such as the NHL, NFL, NBA, CFL, and MLB, as well as a range of international sports, using standard bet types like moneylines, spreads, totals, and player props. In October 2024, PlayAlberta introduced dedicated mobile apps for iOS and Android, making it easier for Albertans to place bets on the go.
The Alberta sportsbook offers a straightforward interface and covers the major markets most bettors expect, although its selection of sports betting bonuses and betting options is more limited than what players may find at large commercial sportsbooks. Deposits are supported via common Canadian payment methods, including Visa, Mastercard, and Interac online banking.
Grey market sportsbooks
At present, many in the region who bet online use “grey market” Alberta sports wagering sites. These sites accept Canadian players but operate outside Alberta’s regulatory framework, meaning they are not licensed or overseen by provincial authorities. Because they fall outside local regulation, consumer protections and dispute-resolution options are limited compared with those on regulated platforms. The upcoming Alberta sports betting market is largely intended to provide safe, legal, regulated options that will make playing on these offshore sites even less inviting.
Best Alberta sportsbooks coming in 2026
While regulators continue to finalize details, the AGLC has invited prospective Alberta betting apps to apply for licenses and start accepting registrations with an expected launch in mid-2026. Some have already announced they are accepting preregistrations, while others have made it clear they intend to launch an Alberta betting app.
Confirmed and expected Alberta sportsbooks
| Operator | Alberta Registration Status | Ontario Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetMGM Sportsbook | Announced Jun. 22, 2026 preregistration had opened for BetMGM Casino & BetMGM Sportsbook Alberta | Launched Apr. 4, 2022; offers both sports wagering and casino | Has featured NHL legend Wayne Gretzky as brand ambassador |
| Caesars Sportsbook | Announced Mar. 23, 2026 preregistration had opened for Caesars Sportsbook Alberta | Launched Apr. 4, 2022; offers both sports wagering and casino (Caesars Palace Online Casino) | Will introduce Caesars Rewards program to Alberta market |
| theScore Bet Sportsbook | Announced Feb. 27, 2026 preregistration had opened for theScore Bet Sportsbook Alberta | Launched Apr. 4, 2022; offers both sports wagering and casino | Partners with the Toronto Blue Jays |
| BetRivers Sportsbook | Announced Feb. 6, 2026 preregistration had opened for BetRivers Sportsbook Alberta; launched BetRivers.net site in Alberta in May | Launched Apr. 4, 2022; offers both sports wagering and casino | Has special offer to early sign-ups in Alberta. |
| PointsBet Sportsbook | Announced Feb. 3, 2026 preregistration had opened for PointsBet Sportsbook Alberta | Launched Apr. 4, 2022; offers both sports wagering and casino | Exclusive welcome offer for those who pre-register in Alberta |
| DraftKings Sportsbook | Expressed in Feb. 2026 earnings call intention to launch DraftKings Sportsbook Alberta | Launched May 18, 2022; offers both sports wagering and casino | DFS product currently available in Alberta; may be affected by new province regulations |
| FanDuel Sportsbook | Confirmed in early Feb. 2026 intention to launch FanDuel Sportsbook Alberta | Launched Apr. 4, 2022; offers both sports wagering and casino | Has a multi-year media deal with TSN to produce sportsbook content |
| bet365 Sportsbook | No bet365 Sportsbook Alberta announcements as yet, but widely expected to join market | Launched Apr. 4, 2022; offers both sports wagering and casino | Parent company bet365 Group owns Edmonton-based sports streaming platform DAZN Canada |
| Bet99 Sportsbook | No announcement, though Bet99 Sportsbook Alberta consistently mentioned as likely to launch | Launched Oct. 31, 2022; offers both sports wagering and casino | Went live in 2020; popular "home-grown" betting brand |
| TonyBet Sportsbook | No TonyBet Sportsbook Alberta-related announcements as yet | Launched Apr. 2023; offers both sports wagering and casino | Founded by namesake poker player and entrepreneur "Tony G" (aka, Antanas Guoga) |
| Sports Interaction Sportsbook | No Sports Interaction Alberta-related announcements as yet | Launched Aug. 28, 2022; offers both sports wagering and casino | Founded in 1997; now owned by global gaming company Entain |
| ToonieBet Sportsbook | No ToonieBet Sportsbook Alberta-related announcements as yet | Launched May 6, 2025; casino launched earlier in Apr. 2024 | Launched by Soft2Bet in 2024 |
How the Alberta sports betting market works
Before the province’s competitive online betting market launches and Alberta sports betting apps become available, it helps to understand how the system is structured and what rules operators will have to follow. The framework closely resembles the Ontario online sports betting model, but with a few notable differences in areas like advertising and player protections.
The Alberta iGaming Corporation (AiGC)
As noted, the Alberta iGaming Corporation (AiGC) is the government entity responsible for overseeing Alberta’s regulated online gambling market, including Alberta online sports betting. Its primary role is to manage the province’s commercial relationships with private operators, including contracts, platform agreements, and revenue-sharing arrangements. The AiGC functions as the central hub for Alberta’s competitive iGaming ecosystem. The AiGC allows multiple Alberta sportsbook brands to operate while ensuring they all do so within the province’s regulated framework.
How Alberta compares to Ontario
That division of regulatory responsibilities is one way Alberta’s model is similar to Ontario’s. Like Ontario, it plans to allow multiple private operators to offer Alberta sports betting under a government-managed framework rather than running a fully open licensing system. At the same time, Alberta is introducing a few notable differences.
For one, the Alberta online sports betting market will include a centralized self-exclusion program across all licensed operators from day one, something Ontario regulators have been working toward for several years. Also, Alberta will enforce stricter advertising rules that prohibit celebrity or athlete endorsements and limit how operators can publicly promote sports betting bonuses and promotions.
Alberta sportsbook advertising rules: What bettors should know
Regarding those rules on ads and promos for Alberta online sportsbooks, in January 2026, key details were confirmed of the marketing framework. Alberta betting apps are allowed to advertise and begin signing up customers before the market launch, but the province has set clear limits on how promotional offers can be presented.
Promos and other incentives will still exist, but they cannot be widely advertised to the general public. Instead, those offers will appear only on operator platforms and in communications sent to users who have opted in to receive marketing messages.
The rules also prohibit the use of athletes and celebrities to promote Alberta sports betting products outside of responsible gambling messaging. In practice, this means Albertans are unlikely to see the kind of large public bonus campaigns that accompanied the launch of Ontario’s market. Promotional offers will still be available, but players will need to create an account or opt in to operator communications to see them.
Retail options for Alberta sports betting
Note that while there are around 30 Alberta retail casinos, you won’t find any Alberta sportsbooks as there are in Ontario or the US. However, in-person sports wagering is available in the province through Sport Select, a Western Canada Lottery Corporation product.
Bettors in Alberta can use lottery terminals to place wagers. These are available at lottery retailers, bars, and other locations, including many Alberta gambling venues. Once the online market opens, traditional Alberta sportsbooks could potentially be opened in the future, but there have been no formal announcements about that possibility.
A brief history of Alberta sports betting
The road to launching the best betting apps Alberta players will soon have access to has been a long one, shaped by decades of evolving gambling laws and recent efforts to modernize the province’s online sports betting market. Here is a timeline covering the history of Alberta sports betting legislation:
- Mid-2026 (expected): Plans to launch Alberta online sports betting, allowing licensed private operators to operate alongside PlayAlberta.
- January 2026: Alberta publishes new iGaming standards and rules outlining licensing requirements, compliance obligations, and marketing restrictions for operators.
- May 8, 2025: The Alberta Legislative Assembly passes Bill 48, approving the framework for a multi-operator online market.
- March 27, 2025: Alberta introduces the iGaming Alberta Act (Bill 48) to create a competitive gambling market online with private operators.
- August 2023: PlayAlberta expands its Alberta sportsbook offering with additional leagues, betting markets, and improved functionality.
- September 1, 2021: Single-game sports betting launches on PlayAlberta, allowing Albertans to legally bet on individual sporting events online.
- August 27, 2021: Canada passes Bill C-218 (Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act), legalizing single-event sports betting in Canada.
- October 1, 2020: PlayAlberta launches, becoming Alberta’s first regulated online platform.
- 1996: The Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) is established, centralizing regulation of gaming activities in the province.
- Early 1990s: The Sports Select sports lottery launches in Western Canada, giving Albertans access to parlay betting through lottery retailers.
- 1969: Canada legalizes government-run lottery products, establishing the framework that eventually will allow provinces to introduce sports lottery betting.
Sports to bet on in Alberta
Sports betting in Alberta naturally revolves around the province’s most recognizable teams. In the NHL, the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames dominate local betting interest, particularly when they meet in the Battle of Alberta, one of the fiercest rivalries in Canadian sports. These games routinely attract heavy wagering action, with bettors backing moneylines, puck lines, and player props tied to star players.
Football is also a major part of the province’s betting culture. The Calgary Stampeders and Edmonton Elks represent Alberta in the Canadian Football League, and CFL betting remains especially popular across the prairie provinces. While the NFL commands global attention, many Alberta bettors still follow the CFL closely and place wagers on spreads, totals, and futures markets during the league’s summer season.
Between NHL hockey and CFL football, bettors have strong homegrown teams to follow year-round, giving the Alberta sports betting market its own distinct local flavour.
Practice responsible sports betting in Alberta
Responsible gambling is overseen in Alberta by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC), which requires all licensed sports wagering operators to provide tools that help players stay in control of their betting. These tools are especially helpful for sports bettors, including ways to set deposit limits, time reminders, and voluntary self-exclusion options. Additional help options for Alberta sports bettors include:
- GameSense program: Promoted in Alberta to help sports bettors understand gambling risks and make informed decisions.
- Centralized self-exclusion: A province-wide system for those who gamble on sports and other games to self-exclude from all licensed sites at once, rather than opting out individually.
- Support resources: Bettors can also access free, confidential help through the Alberta Problem Gambling Helpline (1-866-332-2322).
See our Alberta Responsible Gambling page for more resources for sports bettors.
Alberta online sports betting FAQ
Yes, online sports betting is legal in Alberta, but at the moment it is limited to a single regulated platform operated by the provincial government. The province is in the process of opening the market to private Alberta sportsbook apps, with a competitive system expected to launch in 2026.
The only regulated Alberta online sportsbook is PlayAlberta, which is operated by Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC). It allows residents to place legal bets on a range of professional and international sporting events through its website and mobile app.
The legal age for online sports betting in Alberta is 18. This is lower than the minimum age in several other Canadian provinces, where the limit is often set at 19.
No, accounts created for Ontario operators are licensed specifically for that province and generally cannot be used elsewhere. When Alberta betting apps launch, players will need to create new accounts with operators licensed to operate in the province.
Many offshore or “grey market” sportsbooks currently accept Alberta players, but they operate outside the province’s regulatory system. Because they are not overseen by local authorities, consumer protections and dispute resolution options are more limited than on regulated platforms.
Yes, welcome offers are expected when private Alberta sports betting apps launch. However, the province’s advertising rules prevent operators from widely promoting these bonuses publicly, so players will typically see them only after visiting an operator’s site or opting in to marketing communications.
The next chapter for Alberta online sports betting
Alberta sports betting is entering an exciting new phase as the province transitions from a single-operator system to a competitive market that will allow multiple private sportsbooks to operate alongside the current private option available. With new regulatory safeguards, clearer advertising rules, and a centralized self-exclusion system, the province is aiming to create a more modern and responsible betting environment. As the market opens, players will finally have access to a wider range of Alberta online sports betting options than ever before.
