Key takeaways
AiGC confirmed Betway began taking wagers in Alberta’s market with a licence this week.
Betway moved from Alberta’s grey market into its new licence system.
October 13 is Alberta’s final date for ending play outside the system.
Ontario is Betway’s other Canadian market with a province licence.
The report says Betway is open in grey markets in other provinces.
AiGC listed 34 active sites with licences in Alberta at report time.
AGLC’s Dave Berry expects a second wave of sites over the next few weeks.
Betway began taking wagers in Alberta’s iGaming market this week. The Alberta iGaming Corporation, AiGC, confirmed the launch Monday. We explain what Alberta players can check before a deposit.
Betway’s Alberta status
Betway had been active in Alberta’s market outside the new licence system. The report also calls it a long-time site outside Canada’s licence system. Grey market means play outside the province’s new licence system.
AiGC now lists Betway among Alberta’s active sites with a licence. This makes Alberta Betway’s second Canadian market with a province licence. Ontario is Betway’s other Canadian market with a licence, the report says.
Betway entered Ontario’s market with a licence after its 2022 launch. The report names Alberta and Ontario as its markets with a licence. It says Betway and those sites run in grey markets in other parts of Canada.
Players outside Alberta need a check for their own province. Our province-by-province legal guide explains the wider rules.
Here is the province split the report confirms.
| Place | What the source confirms |
|---|---|
| Alberta | Betway began taking wagers in Alberta’s regulated market this week. |
| Ontario | Betway operates in Ontario’s regulated market. |
| Other provinces | Betway and the listed sites are available in unregulated markets. |
Why Betway launched now
Alberta launched its licence-based iGaming model on July 13. Alberta Gaming, Liquor, and Cannabis, or AGLC, oversees Alberta’s market. It told active sites to end play outside the system.
AGLC gave sites a three-month grace period case by case. Sites then had to pay licence fees and tax. Otherwise, they had to leave. October 13 is the final date for that change.
Our Alberta deadline guide covers the wider change.
Betway launched as that date came near. AiGC confirmed the launch this week. Betway joined more than 30 other online sites with licences in Alberta.
About 20 sites launched on July 13. The report says that total grew past 30. AiGC listed 34 active sites with licences in Alberta at the time of writing.
Some sites share one operating company. Many more sites had signed up and waited to launch in Alberta. AGLC’s Dave Berry expects a “second wave” over the next few weeks.
These figures show Alberta’s market grew fast.
July 13
Date Alberta’s regulated iGaming model launched.
October 13
Final deadline for ending unregulated activity in Alberta.
34
Active licensed iGaming sites AiGC listed in Alberta at the time of the report.
30-plus
Other licensed online sites Betway joined in Alberta.
Other launches came in the last week of September. Those arrivals included Golden Tiger Casino and Powerplay. Apollo Entertainment put seven brands on Alberta’s list.
Golden Tiger was first among those brands to launch. Powerplay launched with a casino and sportsbook. Super Group put five platforms on Alberta’s list.
They include Betway, Jackpot City, Royal Vegas, Ruby Fortune and Spin. Royal Vegas and Ruby Fortune moved before Betway. That order shows Betway’s launch formed part of a wider switch.
What the Alberta status does not cover
Alberta’s listing puts Betway inside the province’s licence model. That is the change AiGC confirmed now. The report placed Betway outside the province’s licence system before launch.
Alberta and Ontario are the two named Canadian markets with licences. The report places these sites in grey markets in other parts of Canada. An Alberta listing is not a Canada-wide status.
Players in other places need their own local check. The launch gives Alberta players a listed choice with a licence. Not every site active before will stay in Alberta.
AGLC said more than one casino or site would leave Alberta. Others are joining the new model. That is why the October date matters to players.
Alberta’s minister described the market’s stated aim.
Dale Nally, Alberta minister responsible for iGaming
We are going to build a responsible market. We’re going to put safety first.
What Alberta players should do now
Check Betway against AiGC’s current iGaming site list before a deposit. The AiGC post welcomed Betway to Alberta’s market with a licence. It also sent readers to an updated site list.
That list gives Alberta’s key status check. Use the Alberta version with a licence before a deposit. Do not use a site outside the licence system. Players in other places need a local check.
Our online casino reviews provide wider site context. Our offers index covers casino offers separately. Our responsible gambling guidance covers support options.
An Alberta player can use the list to find the site with a licence. Keep the province in mind on every casino page. More names may appear before and after October 13.
AGLC expects a second wave over the next few weeks. The report points to more launches near the deadline. The checks below keep the province split clear.
- Open AiGC’s current list of registered iGaming sites.
- Check that Betway appears for Alberta’s regulated market.
- Use the Alberta regulated version before depositing.
- If you live elsewhere, check your own province’s status separately.
That process answers the key question: whether the site matches Alberta’s licence list. It does not give the site the same status elsewhere. Help is free and confidential from ConnexOntario 1-866-531-2600.
Frequently asked questions
Is Betway regulated in Alberta now?
Yes. AiGC said Betway began taking wagers in Alberta’s market with a licence this week. The post welcomed Betway to Alberta’s market with a licence.
Does the Alberta launch make Betway regulated across Canada?
The launch applies to Alberta’s market. The report names Ontario as Betway’s other Canadian market with a licence. It puts those sites in grey markets in other parts of Canada.
Why did Betway launch before October 13?
Alberta’s licence model opened on July 13. AGLC gave active grey-market sites a three-month grace period case by case. October 13 is the final date for ending play outside the system.
How many licensed sites are in Alberta?
AiGC listed 34 active sites with licences in Alberta at the time of writing. More than 30 other online sites with licences had joined Betway in Alberta. About 20 sites launched on July 13.
What should an Alberta player check before depositing?
Check Betway against AiGC’s current iGaming site list. The AiGC post points readers to an updated list. Choose Alberta’s version with a licence.
Will every site from Alberta’s unregulated market stay?
No. AGLC said more than one site was live before sign-up. Those sites chose not to seek a licence. They would leave Alberta. Other listed sites were expected to launch.
Sources
- Canadian Gaming BusinessBetway launches in Alberta’s regulated iGaming market as ‘second wave’ of operators arrive
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