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Sports Betting Industry News for Jul. 2026

Alberta Launches New Online Sports Betting, Casino Gambling Market 

Alberta launched its competitive market for online sports betting and internet casino gambling just after midnight on Monday, the culmination of years of work by lawmakers, regulators, and the industry.

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Jul 13, 2026 • 02:01 ET • 4 min read

California Sports Betting Target Remains 2028, Tribal Leaders Say

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Jul 10, 2026 • 18:00 ET • 4 min read

California Sports Betting Target Remains 2028, Tribal Leaders Say

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Jul 10, 2026 • 18:00 ET • 4 min read

Which Online Sportsbooks and Casinos Launch in Alberta on Monday?

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Jul 10, 2026 • 14:52 ET • 7 min read

Which Online Sportsbooks and Casinos Launch in Alberta on Monday?

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Jul 10, 2026 • 14:52 ET • 7 min read

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Alberta Launches New Online Sports Betting, Casino Gambling Market 

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Jul 13, 2026 • 02:01 ET • 4 min read
A Canadian flag and an Alberta flag flutter before the G7 Leaders' Summit, in the Rocky Mountains resort town of Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada June 15, 2025. REUTERS/Chris Helgren/Pool

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Jul 12, 2026 • 18:25 ET • 7 min read

FAQ: What Sports Bettors in Alberta Really Need to Know for July 13  

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Jul 11, 2026 • 11:08 ET • 6 min read

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Jul 11, 2026 • 08:12 ET • 4 min read

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Alberta Launches New Online Sports Betting, Casino Gambling Market 

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Jul 13, 2026 • 02:01 ET • 4 min read

Alberta Launches New Online Sports Betting, Casino Gambling Market 

Geoff Zochodne

Jul 13, 2026 • 02:01 ET • 4 min read
A Canadian flag and an Alberta flag flutter before the G7 Leaders' Summit, in the Rocky Mountains resort town of Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada June 15, 2025. REUTERS/Chris Helgren/Pool

Everything You Need to Know About Alberta’s Big Sports Betting Shakeup

Geoff Zochodne, Covers Sports Betting Journalist

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Jul 12, 2026 • 18:25 ET • 7 min read
A Canadian flag and an Alberta flag flutter before the G7 Leaders' Summit, in the Rocky Mountains resort town of Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada June 15, 2025. REUTERS/Chris Helgren/Pool

Everything You Need to Know About Alberta’s Big Sports Betting Shakeup

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Jul 12, 2026 • 18:25 ET • 7 min read

FAQ: What Sports Bettors in Alberta Really Need to Know for July 13  

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Jul 11, 2026 • 11:08 ET • 6 min read

FAQ: What Sports Bettors in Alberta Really Need to Know for July 13  

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World Cup Betting Phenomenon Sets Sportsbooks Up for Massive NFL Season

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Jul 11, 2026 • 08:12 ET • 4 min read

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Drake Bets $1M on McGregor to Beat Holloway at UFC 329

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Jul 10, 2026 • 18:34 ET • 4 min read

Drake Bets $1M on McGregor to Beat Holloway at UFC 329

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New York’s June Handle Skyrockets, Revenue Plummets Amid Knicks’ Title Run

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Jul 10, 2026 • 17:14 ET • 4 min read

New York’s June Handle Skyrockets, Revenue Plummets Amid Knicks’ Title Run

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Jul 10, 2026 • 17:14 ET • 4 min read

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Alberta Launches New Online Sports Betting, Casino Gambling Market 

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Jul 13, 2026 • 02:01 ET • 4 min read

Alberta Launches New Online Sports Betting, Casino Gambling Market 

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Jul 13, 2026 • 02:01 ET • 4 min read

California Sports Betting Target Remains 2028, Tribal Leaders Say

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Jul 10, 2026 • 18:00 ET • 4 min read

California Sports Betting Target Remains 2028, Tribal Leaders Say

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Jul 10, 2026 • 18:00 ET • 4 min read

Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Warns Against Legalizing Online Sports Betting

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Jul 10, 2026 • 13:11 ET • 4 min read

Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Warns Against Legalizing Online Sports Betting

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Jul 10, 2026 • 13:11 ET • 4 min read

50+ Sites Licensed for Alberta Sports Betting, Online Casino Launch

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Jul 10, 2026 • 12:18 ET • 4 min read

50+ Sites Licensed for Alberta Sports Betting, Online Casino Launch

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FanDuel Plans to Enter Alberta Sports Betting, iGaming Market July 13

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Jul 8, 2026 • 10:00 ET • 4 min read

FanDuel Plans to Enter Alberta Sports Betting, iGaming Market July 13

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North Carolina Governor Signs Off on New Sports Betting, Prediction Market Taxes

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Jul 7, 2026 • 15:10 ET • 4 min read

North Carolina Governor Signs Off on New Sports Betting, Prediction Market Taxes

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Jul 7, 2026 • 15:10 ET • 4 min read

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IGT Awards About $17M in Slot Jackpots in US, Ontario in June

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Jul 10, 2026 • 14:01 ET • 4 min read

IGT Awards About $17M in Slot Jackpots in US, Ontario in June

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Jul 10, 2026 • 14:01 ET • 4 min read

50+ Sites Licensed for Alberta Sports Betting, Online Casino Launch

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Jul 10, 2026 • 12:18 ET • 4 min read

50+ Sites Licensed for Alberta Sports Betting, Online Casino Launch

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Jul 10, 2026 • 12:18 ET • 4 min read

Entain Expands Octoplay Partnership Across Global Regulated Markets

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Jul 7, 2026 • 14:15 ET • 4 min read

Entain Expands Octoplay Partnership Across Global Regulated Markets

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