Betway has begun accepting wagers through Alberta’s regulated online gambling market, adding another Super Group brand to the province’s expanding licensed lineup. Alberta iGaming Corporation confirmed the arrival as operators continued moving into the provincial framework ahead of the October 13 deadline for ending unregulated activity.
The latest additions brought Alberta’s total to 35 active licensed sites at the time of the updated announcement. Some share a parent company. Alberta now represents Betway’s second provincially licensed Canadian market, following its transition into Ontario’s regulated system after that province opened its commercial market in 2022.
Super Group Expands Its Licensed Alberta Presence
Royal Vegas and Ruby Fortune completed their Alberta transitions before Betway. Spin subsequently joined the regulated lineup. Super Group registered five platforms in the province, with Jackpot City completing the group’s registered portfolio.
Other recent arrivals included Golden Tiger Casino, one of Apollo Entertainment’s seven registered Alberta sites. Powerplay also launched its casino and sportsbook.
Betway’s broader business combines sports wagering with online casino gaming. Its casino offering includes virtual table games alongside slots, while a separate live casino section features games broadcast from professional studios. Customers can also access video poker within the wider catalogue.
The brand supports mobile access and offers apps for iOS and Android devices. Its general casino offering also includes practice play for many virtual games, allowing users to review gameplay without placing real-money wagers. Live dealer games require real-money play.
The Betway Casino review provides further background on the operator’s products. Regional availability and promotional conditions vary, so its broader offering should not be read as a confirmed Alberta launch catalogue.
Market Growth Continues After July Opening
Alberta opened its competitive iGaming market on July 13, becoming Canada’s second province to introduce that model after Ontario. Twenty-two approved websites went live on opening day, including separate casino and sportsbook products belonging to the same brands.
The government-owned Play Alberta platform continued operating alongside the commercial entrants. Before opening day, authorities had approved more than 50 online casino and sportsbook sites, leaving a substantial group still preparing to launch.
The provincial structure assigns different responsibilities to its two agencies. Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis oversees regulation, while Alberta iGaming Corporation conducts and manages the commercial market.
Operators must complete AGLC registration and sign a commercial agreement with AiGC before operating within the framework. Registration therefore represents one stage of market entry. Companies also need to complete the remaining work required to begin accepting wagers.
The growing lineup reflects launches after the initial opening, as additional registered businesses finish their preparations.
October Deadline Shapes Further Transitions
AGLC offered some existing grey-market operators a three-month transition extension on a case-by-case basis. Those businesses face an October 13 deadline to end unregulated activity and either enter the licensed system or leave Alberta.
Chief Regulatory Officer and Executive Vice-President Dave Berry expected “a second wave” of sites around that deadline. Minister Dale Nally anticipated roughly 60 or 61 sites by October 13, while officials identified approximately 70 as a possible eventual total.
Stake Canada secured Alberta registration on September 24 after receiving a transition extension. The company still needed to complete licensing requirements and an operating agreement before launching. Its preparations included building and certifying its platform.
Stake Canada expected Alberta could become its first regulated provincial market. Its Ontario application remained under review, with no confirmed timeline.
Some previously active businesses chose to leave Alberta rather than seek provincial licensing. The transition therefore includes departures alongside the new regulated launches.
Source:
Betway launches in Alberta’s regulated iGaming market as ‘second wave’ of operators arrive, canadiangamingbusiness.com, September 29, 2026
