Alberta opened a regulated market on July 13, 2026, run by the Alberta iGaming Corporation with the AGLC as regulator. Offshore operators had until October 13, 2026 to launch an Alberta site or leave. For poker that leaves a short list: 888poker Alberta opened on the deadline day and PokerStars on FanDuel followed on November 2.
Legal age in Alberta: 18.
Licensed poker rooms in Alberta
| Licensed room | Notes |
|---|---|
| 888poker Alberta | First regulated poker room in Alberta, live since Oct 13, 2026 |
| PokerStars on FanDuel | Live in Alberta since Nov 2, 2026; new account needed |
Both rooms seat Alberta players only. GGPoker registered with the regulator but has said it will not launch an Alberta-only room. BetMGM, PartyPoker and BetRivers are registered and had not launched poker as of mid-November 2026.
Why we don't list offshore rooms here. Alberta expects residents to use licensed sites, and its regulator has told publishers to stop promoting the rest. Licensed rooms also give you things offshore sites can't: provincial dispute resolution, a central self-exclusion program, and payouts in Canadian dollars to your bank.
The trade-off
Licensed rooms seat only players located in Alberta (an Ontario–Alberta shared pool is under discussion). That means smaller tournaments and thinner high-stakes games than the international sites. For most recreational players it makes little difference: there are games at micro and low stakes around the clock.
How Alberta's licensed market works
Alberta opened its market on July 13, 2026. Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis registers the operators and the Alberta iGaming Corporation signs their operating agreements. International sites were given three months to get a licence or leave, and that window closed on October 13, 2026.
- You play against Alberta only. With under five million people in the province, expect small tournament fields and a short list of running cash tables, mostly at low stakes.
- New accounts. Old international accounts did not carry over. If you had money on an international site, withdraw it through that site.
- The legal age is 18, a year younger than Ontario.
- Bonuses are not advertised. Alberta restricts publishing gambling inducements, so each room shows its offers once you are registered.
The timeline
| July 13, 2026 | Licensed market opens. GGPoker stops serving Alberta the same day. |
|---|---|
| October 13, 2026 | Deadline for international sites. PokerStars and others leave. 888poker Alberta opens as the first licensed room. |
| Late October 2026 | GGPoker says it will not open an Alberta-only room. |
| November 2, 2026 | PokerStars on FanDuel goes live as the second licensed room. |
Why the offshore rooms are not listed here
The rooms this site lists for other provinces do not hold Alberta licences, and Alberta's rules are aimed at exactly that kind of promotion. So Alberta visitors see licensed rooms only, here and on every other page.
Will Alberta join Ontario's tables?
The two provinces have discussed it, and it would roughly quadruple the pool Albertans play in. Nothing has been agreed. Until it is, the big international operators have little reason to open Alberta-only rooms, which is why the list is short.
Live poker in Alberta
Official sources
- Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (regulator)
- Play Alberta (government site)
- Responsible Gambling Council
- 211 Canada (local support services)
This site is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Gambling law differs by province and changes. If you need to rely on it, check with the regulator or a qualified professional.
Questions
Can I play online poker in Alberta?
Yes, on provincially licensed sites: 888poker Alberta, PokerStars on FanDuel.
What is the gambling age in Alberta?
18.
Which online poker sites are legal in Alberta?
As of mid-November 2026, 888poker Alberta and PokerStars on FanDuel are the two licensed poker rooms.
Is GGPoker available in Alberta?
No. GGPoker stopped serving Alberta on July 13, 2026 and has said it will not launch an Alberta-only room.
Can I still use an offshore poker site in Alberta?
International sites were required to get a licence or leave by October 13, 2026. Alberta expects residents to use licensed rooms.