Alberta Betting Sites, Apps & Guide
Alberta opened its regulated online market on July 13, 2026. Until then PlayAlberta was the only legal online option. Now private sportsbooks can operate here once they register with Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) and sign an agreement with the Alberta iGaming Corporation, and about 20 sportsbooks are on the corporation's list.
Below are the seven Alberta sportsbooks we review and what each one does well. After them come the sign-up and betting steps, the age and location rules, how winnings are taxed and where to get help.
Registered Alberta betting apps
All seven are registered with the AGLC and listed by the Alberta iGaming Corporation. Each runs an Alberta product in Canadian dollars.
| # | Sportsbook | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sports Interaction | Live betting on NHL and CFL games |
| 2 | theScore Bet | Following scores and betting in one app |
| 3 | bet365 | Live streaming and in-play betting |
| 4 | BetMGM | Sportsbook, casino and poker in one app |
| 5 | DraftKings | Quick parlays and live streaming |
| 6 | FanDuel | CFL Same Game Parlays and a clean app |
| 7 | BetRivers | Player props on one page |
Alberta sportsbook reviews
Each card covers when the book opened in Alberta and what it is good at.
1. Sports Interaction
Sports Interaction is a Canadian brand that dates back to 1997, and it went live in Alberta on July 23, 2026, ten days after the market opened. Its NHL and CFL markets cover the Oilers, Flames, Elks and Stampeders.
Live betting comes with cash out on eligible bets, and same game parlays take 2 to 10 picks.
- Live in Alberta since: July 23, 2026
- Best for: Live betting on NHL and CFL games
- Apps: iOS, Android and desktop
Read our full Sports Interaction review, or visit Sports Interaction.
2. theScore Bet
theScore Bet was live on opening day, July 13, 2026. It comes from the company behind the theScore sports app, and it puts scores, news and stats inside the betting app.
Same game parlays work before and during games, and the sportsbook and casino share one account.
- Live in Alberta since: July 13, 2026
- Best for: Following scores and betting in one app
- Apps: iOS, Android and desktop
Read our full theScore Bet review, or visit theScore Bet.
3. bet365
bet365 opened for Alberta players on July 13, 2026, with its own Alberta site and app.
Live streaming runs next to the in-play markets, so you can watch and bet from one screen, and Same Game Parlays take up to 12 selections.
- Live in Alberta since: July 13, 2026
- Best for: Live streaming and in-play betting
- Apps: iOS, Android and desktop
Read our full bet365 review, or visit bet365.
4. BetMGM
BetMGM launched in Alberta on opening day with sportsbook, casino and poker on one account and in one app.
Edit My Bet lets you change an open straight bet or parlay, and cash out works on many bets.
- Live in Alberta since: July 13, 2026
- Best for: Sportsbook, casino and poker in one app
- Apps: iOS, Android and desktop
Read our full BetMGM review, or visit BetMGM.
5. DraftKings
DraftKings launched in Alberta on July 13, 2026, when the market opened. Parlays come together quickly, whether you stay within one game or build across several.
Live streaming and cash out are available on eligible events and bets.
- Live in Alberta since: July 13, 2026
- Best for: Quick parlays and live streaming
- Apps: iOS, Android and desktop
Read our full DraftKings review, or visit DraftKings.
6. FanDuel
FanDuel went live on July 13, 2026 with one Alberta app for the sportsbook and casino. It offers CFL Same Game Parlays and full markets on the Oilers, Flames, Elks and Stampeders.
Entertainment markets such as awards shows sit beside the sports.
- Live in Alberta since: July 13, 2026
- Best for: CFL Same Game Parlays and a clean app
- Apps: iOS, Android and desktop
Read our full FanDuel review, or visit FanDuel.
7. BetRivers
BetRivers has been live in Alberta since opening day, run by Rush Street Interactive Canada, with its own Alberta site and app.
Prop Central gathers player props from every sport on one page, and the NFL and CFL prop menus run deep.
- Live in Alberta since: July 13, 2026
- Best for: Player props on one page
- Apps: iOS, Android and desktop
Read our full BetRivers review, or visit BetRivers.
How to sign up with an Alberta sportsbook
- Pick a sportsbook from this guide and use its link to visit the site, or download its app.
- Choose to register and enter your name, date of birth, address and email. You must be 18 or older.
- Verify your identity when the app asks for it.
- Allow location checks. You can sign up from anywhere, but bets only go through while you are physically in Alberta.
- Set deposit, wager and time limits in your account settings.
- Make a deposit in Canadian dollars with Interac, a card or another method the book accepts, then place your first bet.
How to place a bet in Alberta
- Open the app and pick a sport, a league and a game.
- Tap the odds for the bet you want: a moneyline, spread, total or player prop.
- Enter your stake. The bet slip shows what the bet would pay.
- Check the slip, then confirm the bet.
- Follow it under My Bets, where you can also cash out early if the book offers it on that bet.
Alberta sports betting at a glance
| Online sports betting | Legal, regulated market open since July 13, 2026 |
| Single-game betting | Legal in Canada since August 27, 2021 (Bill C-218) |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Regulator | Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) |
| Market operator | Alberta iGaming Corporation |
| Online sportsbooks live | About 20 |
| Online casino | Legal, through registered operators |
| Provincial lottery site | PlayAlberta, run by AGLC |
| Tax on winnings | Generally none for recreational bettors |
| Where you can bet | Anywhere inside Alberta |
Sports betting law in Alberta
Single-game betting became legal across Canada on August 27, 2021, when Bill C-218 came into force. For the next five years, Albertans could bet online legally only through PlayAlberta, the site AGLC runs.
That changed with the iGaming Alberta Act, which received royal assent in May 2025. It created the Alberta iGaming Corporation to oversee the market and kept AGLC as the regulator. Operators register with AGLC first, then sign a commercial agreement with the corporation. The market opened on July 13, 2026, and PlayAlberta still runs alongside the private sites.
Operators keep 80% of net iGaming revenue and the province keeps 20%, after 3% of gross revenue goes to First Nations and social responsibility programs. The advertising rules are strict. Operators can't advertise inducements in public, which is why you won't see offers in this guide, and athletes can appear in their ads only to promote safer play. Every ad also has to point to responsible gambling help, including 211 Alberta.
Alberta teams to bet on
Alberta's betting calendar runs on hockey and CFL football, and this year the Grey Cup comes to Calgary.
- Edmonton Oilers (NHL): Reached the Stanley Cup Final in 2024 and 2025 and lost both to Florida.
- Calgary Flames (NHL): Scotia Place, the team's new arena, is scheduled to open in fall 2027.
- Edmonton Elks and Calgary Stampeders (CFL): The 113th Grey Cup is on November 15, 2026 at McMahon Stadium in Calgary.
Responsible gambling in Alberta
Set a budget before you bet and use the deposit, wager and time limits every registered app offers. If betting stops being fun, call the GameSense Info Line at 1-833-447-7523, call or text 211 to reach 211 Alberta, or call the Alberta Health Services Addiction Helpline at 1-866-332-2322, open 24 hours a day. AGLC's centralized Self-Exclusion Program lets you exclude yourself from every registered iGaming site in Alberta, from land-based casinos and racing entertainment centres, or from both.
FAQs
Is online sports betting legal in Alberta?
Yes. Alberta's regulated market opened on July 13, 2026. Legal sportsbooks are registered with AGLC and listed by the Alberta iGaming Corporation, and PlayAlberta is still available too.
How old do you have to be to bet on sports in Alberta?
You must be 18. Every app checks your age and identity when you sign up.
Which Alberta sportsbook should I download first?
It depends on how you bet. If you bet live, Sports Interaction and bet365 put in-play markets up front. If you like player props, BetRivers collects them on one page.
Do you pay tax on sports betting winnings in Alberta?
Generally, no. The Canada Revenue Agency treats winnings from recreational betting as windfalls, not income. That changes only if your betting amounts to a business, and interest you earn on winnings is taxable.
Can I bet in Alberta if I live somewhere else?
Yes, as long as you are physically in Alberta when you bet. You can sign up from anywhere, but the apps check your location before each bet.
Can I still use PlayAlberta?
Yes. PlayAlberta is run by AGLC and kept operating when the private market opened. It is one option among the registered sites.
How do I take a break from betting in Alberta?
Each app lets you set limits or take a time-out from your account settings. For a longer break, AGLC's centralized Self-Exclusion Program covers every registered iGaming site in the province.
Please play responsibly. 18+. AB Only. If gambling is affecting your mental health or well-being, 211 Alberta is here to help. Call or text 211 or visit ab.211.ca.
