TLDR Alberta’s regulated online gambling market earned $56.6 million in September, up from $22.2 million in July. Approved operators grew from 15 at the July 13 launch to 24 by September 30. Online casino games made up 75.6% of revenue, with sports betting at 19.5%. There were 388,585 active player accounts, averaging $146 each. 2% of revenue supports First Nations, and 1% funds social responsibility programs.
Alberta’s regulated online gambling market brought in $56.6 million in gross gaming revenue in September. That figure is up from $22.2 million in July, the market’s first month of operation.
The figures come from Alberta iGaming Corporation, known as AiGC. The corporation released its first Market Performance Report on October 23, covering activity up to September 30.
Alberta’s regulated market launched on July 13, 2026. Revenue climbed to $43.3 million in August before rising again in September.
The growth came as more approved operators joined the system. The number of operators grew from 15 at launch to 24 by the reporting date.
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Casino Games Lead Revenue
Online casino games made up the largest share of the market. They brought in about 75.6% of gross gaming revenue, measured as non-adjusted gaming income.
Sports and events betting accounted for 19.5% of revenue. Live casino games made up the remaining 4.9%.
There were 388,585 active player accounts in September. The average income per active account was $146.
The account total does not equal the number of individual gamblers. One person can hold accounts with several different providers, and the count includes any account with activity during the month.
AiGC said the results cover only the first months of operation. Approved operators were added