Alberta close to passing its iGaming act

Bill 48 just needs to be approved by the Committee of the Whole and then pass third reading in the legislature as the province looks to follow Ontario with an open, legal marketplace.

Several media outlets reported this week that Bill 48, the iGaming Alberta Act, is close to passing.

Both Geoff Zochonde, writing for Covers, and Tom Nightingale, writing for Canadian Gaming Business, said the bill is undergoing a committee review, but is sure to pass due to the United Conservative Party (UCP) having a majority in the Legislative Assembl…