After nearly two years of anticipation, the Canadian province of Alberta has officially opened applications for online gambling licences. The new framework allows both B2C operators and B2B suppliers to apply immediately, marking a major milestone in the province’s long-anticipated regulated iGaming market.

While the exact market launch date has not yet been confirmed, authorities have stated that Alberta’s regulated online gambling market will go live in 2026. Licensing costs for operators are higher than in Ontario, with a one-time B2C licence fee of CA$50,000 and an annual fee of CA$150,000. B2B suppliers will pay annual fees ranging from CA$3,000 to CA$15,000 depending on their role in the ecosystem.

The tax structure includes a combined 23% deduction from GGR, with 3% allocated to funding Indigenous communities and social initiatives, and an additional 20% applied as direct taxation. Despite the higher costs, the model is widely viewed as commercially attractive, especially given Alberta’s strong economic profile and long delay in opening the market.

Under the new system, operators must register with both Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) and the newly established Alberta iGaming Corporation (AiGC), each responsible for different regulatory functions. Together, Alberta and Ontario represent nearly 18.5 million residents—around 48% of Canada’s population—highlighting the strategic importance of Alberta’s entry into the regulated iGaming landscape.

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