The Alberta iGaming Corporation is the provincial Crown agent that conducts and manages Alberta’s regulated online gambling market. It signs the commercial agreement every operator needs before going live, and it works alongside Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis, which regulates the market. This guide covers what the Alberta iGaming Corporation does, who runs it, and how the operator agreement works. It also explains the revenue model it administers and the market limits that apply.
Key takeaways
- Body: Alberta iGaming Corporation (AiGC), a provincial Crown agent that conducts and manages the market
- Regulator alongside it: Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC)
- Created by: the iGaming Alberta Act, proclaimed 13 January 2026
- Leadership: Dan Keene, chief executive officer since 21 April 2026; Sanjeev Kad, board chair
- Revenue model it administers: operators keep 80% of net iGaming revenue; the province retains 20%
- Scope: authorises play by users located in Alberta only
What the Alberta iGaming Corporation is
The Alberta iGaming Corporation is a Crown agent set up to develop, organise, conduct and manage online gaming on behalf of the province. In practice, that means it runs the commercial side of the market while the regulator handles registration and standards. The iGaming Alberta Act created it, so the mandate sits in statute rather than in policy alone.
Because Alberta splits commercial management from regulation, an operator deals with two bodies before it can trade. Registration and standards run through the AGLC, so our guide to the Alberta iGaming licence covers the classes, requirements and application route. The legislative basis for the split is set out in the iGaming Alberta Act. You can view the Corporation’s own material on the Alberta iGaming Corporation website.
AiGC and the AGLC: who does what
Alberta uses a two-body model, and the roles do not overlap. The AGLC is the regulator. The Corporation is the operator of the market. That structure mirrors the approach Ontario took when it opened its market.
The AGLC assesses eligibility, registers operators and suppliers, sets the Standards and Requirements for Internet Gaming, and runs compliance and enforcement. The Alberta iGaming Corporation holds the commercial agreement with each operator and sets the revenue terms. It also runs the anti-money laundering program and manages player complaints and market financials. An operator needs the AGLC registration and the AiGC agreement both in good standing before it can trade. If the same operator also wants players next door, that market runs on a separate registration through the Ontario iGaming licence process.
Leadership, board and website of the Alberta iGaming Corporation
Dan Keene is the chief executive officer of AiGC, a permanent role he took on 21 April 2026 after a period as interim CEO. He joined from the AGLC, where he was vice president of gaming from 2022. So the person answering to search queries about the Alberta iGaming Corporation CEO is a regulator insider rather than an external hire.
Sanjeev Kad chairs the board. The board holds up to seven directors appointed by the province, and its makeup mixes government appointees with independent members. Provincial records set board remuneration at a daily rate that runs from about 164 to 601 CAD, depending on the role and hours worked. For direct contact and published notices, the official channel is the Corporation’s site. You can also confirm current leadership on the AGLC iGaming pages.
The operator agreement with AiGC
Registration with the AGLC is only the first step. Before an operator can go live, it signs a commercial agreement with the Alberta iGaming Corporation. That agreement is what puts the operator into the market, so a registered operator without a signed AiGC agreement still cannot take a bet.
The agreement sets the terms the Corporation manages directly. The table below lists what typically falls under it, based on the market’s published structure.
| Area | What the AiGC agreement covers |
|---|---|
| Revenue share | The 80/20 split of net iGaming revenue and the reporting behind it |
| Anti-money laundering | The market-wide AML program the operator plugs into |
| Player complaints | Escalation and resolution routes for player disputes |
| Financial reporting | The data feeds behind the Corporation’s market financials |
| Go-live approval | Confirmation that lets a registered operator start trading |
Because the agreement carries binding financial and compliance terms, most operators run it past counsel before signing. Our gaming licence acquisition team keeps the AGLC registration and the AiGC agreement on the same schedule. That way, the two do not fall out of step.
What the Alberta iGaming Corporation manages day to day
Once operators are live, the Corporation runs the parts of the market that sit outside registration. The Corporation operates the anti-money laundering program that every registered site connects to. It handles player complaints that escalate beyond the operator. It also owns industry-facing and public communications for the market.
Reporting is a visible part of the role. The Corporation publishes market revenue on a quarterly basis, so the province and the public can track wagers and gaming revenue over time. Our guide to Alberta iGaming revenue projections sets out the first-year figures those reports will measure against. For operators, that means the financial data they submit feeds a public number. To keep those submissions clean, many operators lean on structured gaming licensing compliance support rather than building the function from scratch.
The revenue model AiGC administers
The headline terms are simple. Operators keep 80% of net iGaming revenue, and the province retains 20% through the Corporation. Before that split, 3% of gross gaming revenue goes to provincial priorities: 2% to First Nations initiatives and 1% to social responsibility programs.
| Element | Figure |
|---|---|
| Operator share of net iGaming revenue | 80% |
| Province share via the Corporation | 20% |
| Set aside from gross gaming revenue | 3% (2% First Nations, 1% social responsibility) |
The revenue share is separate from the AGLC fees an operator pays to register. Those government fees, plus corporate setup, audit and compliance costs, sit on top of the split. For the full fee schedule and the setup budget around it, plan against Alberta or Canadian corporate setup. Confirm current figures with the AGLC before you model numbers.
What AiGC does not do
The Corporation does not regulate operators. It does not assess suitability, register applicants, or set the technical standards, because those powers sit with the AGLC. Those standards, and the audit, RG Check and AML duties that follow, sit in our guide to the SRIG rules operators must meet. An operator that reads AiGC as a licensing body has the split the wrong way round.
The market it manages is also limited by geography. An Alberta agreement authorises play by users physically located in Alberta only. It gives no access to other Canadian provinces, and it carries no weight in the European Union, the United Kingdom or the United States. For the appointed roles and ongoing controls the market expects operators to hold, our compliance and AML functions support covers the day-to-day obligations.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Alberta iGaming Corporation?
The Alberta iGaming Corporation is the provincial Crown agent that conducts and manages Alberta’s regulated online gambling market. The iGaming Alberta Act created it, and it holds the commercial agreement with each registered operator. Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis regulates the same market.
Who is the CEO of the Alberta iGaming Corporation?
Dan Keene is the chief executive officer, appointed to the permanent role on 21 April 2026 after serving as interim CEO. He previously worked at the AGLC as vice president of gaming. Sanjeev Kad chairs the board.
What is the difference between AiGC and the AGLC?
The AGLC is the regulator: it registers operators and suppliers and sets the standards. The Alberta iGaming Corporation runs the commercial side, holding the operator agreement and managing revenue, anti-money laundering and player complaints. An operator needs both in good standing before it can trade.
Do operators sign an agreement with the Alberta iGaming Corporation?
Yes. After registering with the AGLC, an operator signs a commercial agreement with the Corporation before it can go live. That agreement sets the revenue terms and the compliance obligations the Corporation manages directly.
How much of the revenue does the Corporation take?
Operators keep 80% of net iGaming revenue and the province retains 20% through the Corporation. Before that split, 3% of gross gaming revenue is set aside, with 2% for First Nations initiatives and 1% for social responsibility programs.
Where can I find the Alberta iGaming Corporation website?
The Corporation publishes its material at abigaming.ca. For registration and standards, the AGLC iGaming pages are the official source. Both sites are updated as the market develops.
Does an Alberta iGaming agreement cover other provinces?
No. It authorises play by users located in Alberta only. An operator that wants players in Ontario registers separately with the AGCO and iGaming Ontario, since each province runs its own framework.