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Discussion about the proposed Alberta iGaming framework began in the provincial Assembly in Edmonton on Wednesday. While proponents point to the benefits of regulating online gaming, other lawmakers are concerned about the lack of detail in the proposal.
Minister Dale Nally’s Bill 48 would create the Alberta iGaming Corporation to oversee a private-sector market. Under the initial version of the proposed iGaming Alberta Act, Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) would serve as the regulator as well as operate its own Play Alberta platform, currently the only online casino and sportsbook under the Alberta government’s oversight.
The Alberta iGaming Corporation would be the conduct-and-manage entity, similar to the role iGaming Ontario (iGO) serves in Ontario, currently Canada’s only regulated commercial iGaming market.
Bill 48 was introduced for second reading on April 9 after having its first reading on March 26.
‘If you don’t gamble today, please don’t start tomorrow’
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