iGaming Alberta Act passes third reading and is a formality away from becoming law

Canada’s second open online gambling sector is expected to open early in 2026.

The iGaming Alberta Act (Bill 48) passed third reading in the legislature on Wednesday night and now only needs Royal Assent from Lieutenant Governor Salma Lakhani and then need to be proclaimed into force by the government to become law.

Alberta will become the second province to legalize an open online gambling sector. Ontario was the first and opened …