Popular sports betting and online casino brand DraftKings now has a presence in Canada’s newest regulated gaming market.
Key Takeaways
- DraftKings said on Thursday that it’s open for pre-registration in Alberta.
- Licensing and regulatory approval are still pending.
- This will be DraftKings’ second Canadian province and 34th North American gaming jurisdiction.
The Boston-based operator announced on Thursday that it intends to launch its products in Alberta when wagering goes live on July 13.
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DraftKings is also offering pre-registration while it awaits licensing and regulatory approval from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor, and Cannabis Commission (AGLC).
Enjoying Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account“We’re excited about the opportunity to expand DraftKings’ footprint in Canada and bring our online sportsbook and casino experiences to customers in Alberta,” said Greg Karamitis, executive vice president and general manager of sports at DraftKings. “With the anticipated launch aligning with the World Cup – hosted right here in North America – it’s a particularly exciting moment for sports fans in the province to engage with our platform.”
North American expansion
DraftKings is a major brand in the U.S. and second in market share to FanDuel. The company has most recently launched in Missouri, Arkansas, and Puerto Rico, which will make Alberta DraftKings’ 34th North American operating market.
The decision to operate in the soon-to-be-regulated gaming province makes sense, as the company is already active in Ontario, Canada’s currently lone legalized jurisdiction.
DraftKings joins theScore Bet, Caesars, BetRivers, and PointsBet among operators that are already allowing pre-registration. Alberta residents can sign up for a sports betting and online casino account now, but they can’t deposit or bet for another three months.
Regulators have said more than 50 operators have shown interest in Alberta sports betting and iGaming, so more sportsbooks are expected to join the summer launch, including FanDuel and bet365.
Moving to regulation
Alberta decided in 2025 to transition from a grey betting market to a regulated gaming province. The AGLC’s Play Alberta is currently the only regulated operator, and a reported 70% of the province’s betting comes from unregulated wagering.
The AGLC had hoped to launch online sports betting and iGaming earlier this year, but regulators needed more time to implement the wagering structure and framework. This includes plans to have in-person betting at casinos, racetracks, and sports venues.
Unregulated gaming operators must cease offering betting on July 13.
