The desk
Alberta's iGaming market, covered like a local beat: who's licensed, what the apps are actually like, and where the lottery jackpots sit. No hype, no "locks of the week."
guide · 2026-07-14
PlayAlberta vs private operators: an honest comparison
AGLC's own platform now competes with the private books it licenses. Where PlayAlberta genuinely wins, where it doesn't, and the split most Calgarians will land on.
guide · 2026-07-13
How Alberta's centralized self-exclusion program works
One registration blocks you from every licensed operator in the province. How to sign up, what it covers, what it does not, and where to get real help.
guide · 2026-07-13
How to check if a betting site is licensed in Alberta
A two-minute verification habit that protects your deposits: how to confirm any operator against the official AGLC register, and the red flags that mark an unlicensed site.
news · 2026-07-13
Alberta's regulated iGaming market is live: what Calgarians need to know
On July 13, Alberta opened its regulated online gambling market. Here is what actually changed, who is licensed, what happened to the grey market, and what it means for your money.