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The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) has detailed the fee structure for companies seeking entry into Alberta’s online gambling market, set to open later in 2026.
Fees apply to Alberta online casinos, Alberta sportsbooks and suppliers that support both verticals.
Operators Face Upfront and Ongoing Registration Costs
Operators must pay a one-time application fee of $50,000, followed by an annual registration fee of $150,000.
Entry involves a two-step process. Companies must first register with AGLC, as it handles regulatory compliance. They must then enter a commercial agreement with the Alberta iGaming Corporation (AiGC), which oversees operational responsibilities.
This structure is similar to Ontario’s split model, where separate bodies handle regulatory approval and operating agreements.
Supplier fees vary by category
Suppliers face a different cost structure with no one-time application fee, but annual fees vary based on category. Platform providers and critical gaming systems providers pay $15,000 annually. Other suppliers, including e-wallet providers, oddsmakers, and testing or integrity services, pay $3,000 annually.
A software provider certified to SOC 2 standards, Bede Gaming has already received a conditional one-year iGaming Goods or Services Supplier licence from AGLC. This makes it among the first technology providers approved for the Alberta market.
Chief Executive Officer Colin Cole-John noted the company’s intent to help partners
“hit the ground running as soon as they’re ready to launch.”
Costs and compliance requirements could limit the field
AGLC reported interest from more than 55 operator sites as of March 17. However, only nine had completed fee payments at that time. The gap between early interest and completed fee payments may suggest that some operators are still weighing the market’s financial and regulatory demands.
Unregulated operators in Alberta must cease operations, settle outstanding wagers, and return player funds by July 13. The regulator may extend this deadline to October 13 for companies demonstrating progress toward compliance. Non-compliant operators risk losing eligibility for registration.
Operators start positioning
Several operators have already begun pre-registration activity, including Caesars Casino, BetRivers Casino, and PointsBet Casino. Additional operators such as BetMGM Casino, DraftKings, FanDuel, and theScore Bet have publicly indicated plans to apply.
Gambling operators are set to launch on July 13, which is also the deadline to pay all relevant fees.
