The province of Alberta has taken a decisive step toward modernizing its gambling landscape by officially opening applications for board positions at the newly established Alberta iGaming Corporation (AiGC).
This strategic move signifies the government’s commitment to creating a competitive, regulated framework for online sports betting and casino gaming, moving away from a monopolistic model.
The Alberta iGaming Corporation was created through legislation passed earlier this year to serve as the legal and operational vehicle for the province’s iGaming ambitions. According to the public recruitment posting, the corporation is tasked with the mandate to “develop, undertake, organize, conduct, and manage online lottery on behalf of the Government of Alberta.”
Its core mission balances the need for a robust, revenue-generating market with strict adherence to consumer protection and responsible gambling standards.
The recruitment drive aims to fill five key positions on the board, including a chair and vice-chair. The deadline for applications is set for December 10, marking a tight timeline that underscores the government’s urgency. These initial appointees will be instrumental in establishing the governance foundation required to oversee the market and approve future partnerships with private-sector operators.
Government officials frame this recruitment as tangible proof that Alberta’s broader online gambling initiative is on track. The ultimate goal is to introduce a regulated environment where major private operators, such as industry giants DraftKings and FanDuel, can legally offer their services alongside provincial offerings.
Before any commercial agreements can be finalized, the AiGC must be fully operational. The corporation will be responsible for managing the contractual agreements that define operator obligations, ranging from regulatory compliance to platform conduct and safety protocols.
Alberta’s Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction, Dale Nally, emphasized that the government is simultaneously consulting with stakeholders to refine the market’s foundation. While the board recruitment is underway, an interim CEO will soon be appointed to handle the immediate logistical needs of standing up the corporation, with a permanent CEO to be recruited later to manage ongoing operations.
This development places Alberta on a similar trajectory to Ontario, aiming to capture revenue currently flowing to grey-market sites while ensuring a safer environment for players.
