Alberta iGaming Licence

Alberta iGaming registration types

The AGLC application asks you to select your class of registration at the start. There are two classes.

iGaming operator registration

This category applies to the company that operates the player-facing brand, whether it offers an online casino, a sportsbook, or both. To enter the market, the operator must register with the AGLC and sign a commercial agreement with the Alberta iGaming Corporation. In addition, the operator is responsible for ensuring that its platform complies with the Standards and Requirements for Internet Gaming.

Goods or services supplier registration

This is for companies that supply technology or services to operators, such as platform providers and game studios. Suppliers register with the AGLC in their own class and have their technology certified by an accredited testing facility. A supplier registration does not authorise you to run a player-facing brand.

What an Alberta registration covers

An operator registration authorises online casino and sportsbook products offered to players in Alberta under the registered brand. However, it does not provide access to players in other provinces or countries. Moreover, an operator registration remains separate from a goods or services supplier registration. To comply with the framework, every product must meet the Standards and Requirements for Internet Gaming. In addition, all products must operate on technology certified by an accredited testing facility.

Licensing Requirements

Alberta iGaming licence requirements

The AGLC assesses each applicant through a due diligence and compliance review before an operator can go live. Registration and go-live involve:

• An application to the AGLC in the operator or supplier class, with supporting documents
• A due diligence review of the entity and its key persons
• A compliance review against the Standards and Requirements for Internet Gaming
• Platform technology certified by an accredited testing facility
• Integration of the AGLC centralized Self-Exclusion Program
• A commercial agreement with the Alberta iGaming Corporation

Player protection requirements

Player protection is built into the platform. Before taking part, players must confirm that they are fit to play, while operators must verify that they are at least 18 years old. Operators provide time and financial limit-setting tools during and after registration, give players clear information about their account activity, and send reminders to review it. Operators must also identify and intervene in high-risk player behaviour.

The centralized Self-Exclusion Program

Alberta runs a single, provincial Self-Exclusion Program that every operator integrates directly into its website and apps. A player can choose to exclude from all registered iGaming, from land-based venues, or from both. Because the program is centralized, an exclusion applies across the registered market rather than on one operator site alone.

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The application process

1. Apply for registration with the AGLC and select your class, operator or supplier.
2. Complete the AGLC due diligence review of the entity and its key persons.
3. Complete the compliance review of technical and operational requirements, including technology certification by an accredited testing facility.
4. Integrate the AGLC centralized Self-Exclusion Program.
5. Enter the commercial agreement with the Alberta iGaming Corporation.
6. Go live in the regulated market.

Company Requirements

Alberta iGaming licence cost and revenue model

Alberta’s model gives operators a defined share of revenue and directs a portion of gaming revenue to provincial priorities.

Operators keep 80% of net iGaming revenue, and the province retains 20%. For the full tax picture, including corporate income tax and GST treatment, see our guide to Alberta iGaming tax. For the market-wide projections and the full split behind that share, see our breakdown of Alberta iGaming revenue. Before that split, 3% of gross gaming revenue is set aside for provincial priorities: 2% for First Nations initiatives and 1% for social responsibility programs. Registration fees for operators and suppliers are set in the AGLC Fee Schedule and depend on the class of registration. The schedule is updated periodically, so confirm the current fee with the AGLC. For the full operator budget beyond registration, see our full Alberta iGaming licence cost breakdown. Budget separately for corporate setup, compliance, and technology certification.

The Alberta iGaming Corporation agreement

The commercial agreement is between the operator and the Alberta iGaming Corporation. It sets the revenue share, reporting and payment terms, and the standards the operator maintains. The Alberta iGaming Corporation also runs the anti-money laundering program, handles public complaints, and manages the market’s financials. Our guide to the Alberta iGaming Corporation explains the body behind that agreement in full. The agreement runs alongside the AGLC registration, and an operator needs both in good standing to keep trading.

Ongoing obligations after registration

Benefits

Why operators register in Alberta

Alberta is one of the newest regulated iGaming markets in North America, live since 13 July 2026, with 22 operator sites active on its first day. For operators, early registration means legal access to a fresh regulated market under a clear framework.

• Legal access to Alberta’s regulated player base
• An operator share of 80% of net iGaming revenue
• A defined commercial agreement with the Alberta iGaming Corporation
• Clear standards for responsible gambling, game integrity, and player protection
• A single provincial self-exclusion program that supports player trust

How DD Consultus Supports Alberta iGaming Registration

DD Consultus supports operators through the full Alberta process: AGLC registration, due diligence and disclosure preparation, Standards readiness, self-exclusion integration, and the Alberta iGaming Corporation agreement. Book a free consultation to map your route into Alberta, or contact contact@licencegaming.com or +356 99408536.