Alberta online gambling raises First Nations concerns – Casino Reports

April 29, 2026

Alberta is preparing to open its regulated online gambling market this summer, but some First Nations leaders say the move could come at a cost to their communities.

The province plans to launch legal online gambling on July 13 under the iGaming Alberta Act, a law passed last year to bring oversight to digital betting platforms. Officials say the change will help capture money currently flowing through unregulated sites. Still, questions remain about how the shift will affect existing casino revenues, particularly those tied to First Nations communities.

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