Independent · AGLC registry, made usable
Alberta
sportsbooks
tracker.
AGLC publishes the definitive operator registry. I mirror it in a faster, embeddable format, with sources and timestamps on every row of the registry table — so journalists, bettors, and analysts can cite it. Updated whenever AGLC posts a change.
53
Operators in AGLC registry
26
Live in Alberta(all verticals, per AiGC)
16
AGLC sportsbooks reviewed here
Sportsbook reviews
Live AGLC-registered sportsbooks, ranked — 13
Only AGLC-registered operators that are live for Alberta players today hold a numbered rank — a ranking should be something you can act on. Rank order is the ★ rating, and the rating is built from facts — regulatory standing, live status per the AiGC approved-sites directory, product depth, platform and payouts — never from commercial terms. The 3 AGLC-registered sportsbooks that have not launched in Alberta yet keep their rating and badge in the awaiting-launch section below, and enter the ranking on the day they go live. Each row carries status and license authority; data verified September 2026.
This is a subset, not the whole registry: the full 53-operator AGLC list (including casino brands) is at /data, and live status per the AiGC directory at /data#live-status.
| # | Sportsbook | Rating | AGLC status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |   bet365 | ★ 4.4 | Live | Review → |
| 2 |  BetMGM | ★ 4.3 | Live | Review → |
| 3 |  DraftKings | ★ 4.3 | Live | Review → |
| 4 |  FanDuel | ★ 4.2 | Live | Review → |
| 5 |  BetVictor | ★ 4.1 | Live | Review → |
| 6 |  theScore Bet | ★ 4.1 | Live | Review → |
| 7 |  Bally's | ★ 4.0 | Live | Review → |
| 8 |  BetRivers | ★ 4.0 | Live | Review → |
| 9 |  Caesars Sportsbook | ★ 4.0 | Live | Review → |
| 10 |  DAZN Bet | ★ 4.0 | Live | Review → |
| 11 |  PlayAlberta | ★ 4.0 | Live | Review → |
| 12 |  Sports Interaction | ★ 4.0 | Live | Review → |
| 13 |  Tonybet | ★ 4.0 | Live | Review → |
Across 16 rated operators the median is 4.0 and the highest is 4.4. No operator has received 5.0. What the bands mean
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Registered — awaiting Alberta launch (3)
AGLC-registered, not yet accepting Alberta players; ranked once live. The ratings below already stand and do not change on launch — only the rank position is withheld until the live-status layer confirms them live.
Brands not AGLC-registered are tracked separately: 4 brands, unranked and unrated →
Alberta's regulated market opened on July 13, 2026. Registration does not mean live: of the 53 operators in the AGLC registry (all verticals — sportsbooks and casinos), 26 are live per the official AiGC approved-sites directory (checked 2026-09-02); the rest go live as their agreements with Alberta iGaming Corporation complete. I review 16 AGLC-registered sportsbooks: the numbered ranking above covers the 13 you can actually bet at today, and the 3 still awaiting their Alberta launch are listed under it, unranked. See who is actually live →
Live in Alberta now: 26 of Alberta's 53 registered operators are live per the official AiGC directory. Every numbered row above is one of them — all 13 carry a Live badge: bet365, BetMGM, DraftKings, FanDuel, BetVictor, theScore Bet, Bally's, BetRivers, Caesars Sportsbook, DAZN Bet, PlayAlberta, Sports Interaction, Tonybet. The other 3 AGLC-registered sportsbooks I review are not yet taking Alberta bets and sit unranked at the foot of the ranking above. The full 53-operator registry (incl. casino brands) is at /data.
How I track Alberta sportsbooks
Step 1: Verify AGLC status weekly
Every operator's status is cross-checked against AGLC's official registrant list. AGLC registration, AiGC agreement, and live status are dated and sourced. This is a desk-research review — I do not test with real money. AGLC is the definitive source.
Step 2: Compare regulatory framework
License authority (AGLC, AGCO, MGA, etc.), legal compliance, responsible-gambling tools, KYC standards. Sourced from operator's published terms and the AGLC requirements public record. Operators with weaker regulatory backing or unclear compliance are flagged.
Step 3: Review operator-published features
Markets covered, live betting depth, payment methods, mobile app availability. Sourced from each operator's official site with attribution. Operator-reported figures (payouts, deposits) are labelled as such — not independently verified.
Step 4: Log every status change
Every AGLC status change is recorded in a public changelog with date and source link. Older reviews carry their last-verified date so you can see when information was checked. No retroactive edits — only timestamped updates.
How I rate: the ★ score
The ★ score is my editorial judgement, not a calculation. It considers five factors: sports-market depth, platform and app quality, payments and payout speed, customer support, and licensing and compliance. A factor earns credit only where a source exists for it; where there is no Alberta evidence, the factor is recorded as not verified and is never estimated. I publish no weighting and no formula, because there is none — read the number as a judgement and read the review for the reasons. Scores were built before Alberta's regulated market opened on July 13, 2026 — a read of each operator's platform and its track record in other regulated markets (e.g. Ontario) — and are being revisited against operator-published Alberta terms and the AGLC and AiGC records as operators launch. Ratings are desk research, never real-money play (see about), and never consider bonuses or promotions (AGLC prohibits advertising them to Albertans), and I rate only AGLC-registered operators, never offshore or out-of-province brands. What gets a rank number is a separate question from what gets a rating: since 2026-07-28 only operators that are live for Alberta players hold a numbered position, because a ranking should be actionable. Registered operators that have not launched yet keep the rating they earned and are listed unnumbered under the ranking; they take their place in the numbering the day the live-status layer confirms them live. Live status comes from that layer (the AiGC approved-sites directory), never from my own judgement.
What the ★ bands mean
The number is my editorial judgement, not a calculation. I score only what I could verify; an unverified area never lowers or raises a rating.
4.5–5.0
AGLC-registered and live in Alberta. Most of the five factors verified from Alberta-specific public sources. No material weakness on record. Not yet awarded to any operator.
4.0–4.4
AGLC-registered and live in Alberta. Licensing verified. Weaknesses on record, if any, are minor: they do not affect payouts, access, support availability or regulatory standing. What I could not check is stated on the page, not scored.
3.5–3.9
Either AGLC-registered but not yet live (nothing to inspect, so no player-facing factor is credited), or live with at least one material verified weakness.
3.0–3.4
Live, with several material verified weaknesses on record.
below 3.0
Not used so far. Would require verified problems that affect players: payouts, fairness, or regulatory action.
Across 16 rated operators the median is 4.0 and the highest is 4.4. No operator has received 5.0.
FAQ
Common questions from Alberta bettors
Is online sports betting legal in Alberta?
Yes. Alberta passed the iGaming Alberta Act in 2024, and the regulated market opened to privately-operated sportsbooks on July 13, 2026 under AGLC regulation. PlayAlberta has been live since 2020 as the government operator; commercial operators continue to go live as their agreements with Alberta iGaming Corporation complete.
Which sportsbooks are actually licensed in Alberta right now?
Alberta's regulated market opened on July 13, 2026. Per the official AiGC approved-sites directory, 26 of Alberta's 53 registered operators are live for Alberta players. I review 16 AGLC-registered sportsbooks: 13 are live today (including PlayAlberta) and hold the numbered ranking, while 3 are registered but not yet live and are listed unranked beneath it until they launch. I also track 4 offshore or out-of-province brands that are not AGLC-registered for Alberta — kept off this page entirely and listed separately, unranked and unrated.
How do you make money if your reviews are free?
If you sign up at an operator through one of my links I may receive a referral fee from that operator. It costs you nothing and never changes the ranking — operators with weaker AGLC standing, payout issues or unclear compliance get ranked low regardless of what they pay. I do not advertise bonuses or promo offers (AGLC rules prohibit this for affiliates).
What is the fastest way to withdraw winnings?
Interac e-Transfer is the fastest method for Canadian bettors, with most operators processing it in 24 hours or less once your account is verified. Bank wires take 3–5 business days and credit-card payouts are usually not supported in Canada.
How often do you update these rankings?
Major rerank every quarter; I patch individual operator pages whenever AGLC status moves, license details change, or readers flag a problem. The date next to each operator review shows when information was last verified against AGLC's registrant list.
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