theScore Bet Alberta has opened pre-registration ahead of Alberta’s July 13 regulated market launch. The operator is not live yet, but prospective customers can begin signing up now.
the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission has confirmed July 13 as the official launch date, and the confirmed day-one operator list includes theScore Bet. The regulator told registered operators that, beginning July 13, they will be able to conduct and manage their legally registered iGaming platform in Alberta.
According to the province’s iGaming Phase 3 fact sheet, operators in the registration process may advertise to and sign up prospective customers before launch, but they cannot add funds to accounts or take bets. That changes only after registration and due diligence with AGLC, a commercial agreement with AiGC, and notification from AiGC that registered iGaming operators have been told the market is open.
The fact sheet says regulatory amendments published in January further define the rules for Alberta’s private, regulated iGaming market. It also describes a centralized self-exclusion platform, under which Albertans who opt out are not permitted to enter an iGaming site or collect prizes.
Advertising is tightly controlled as well. The province says it must not target minors, must not be intentionally communicated to self-excluded or high-risk individuals, and must be truthful and not misleading.
theScore Bet is pitched as an app that blends live scores, news and stats with wagering in one place, and RotoWire says it already operates in Ontario and across 20 U.S. states. The outlet also says the app’s minimum deposit is $10 and withdrawal requests can take up to 72 hours to process.
Alberta’s fact sheet says operators will keep 80% of net iGaming revenue, while 20% will go to programs and services supporting Albertans. It also says 2% of gross gaming revenue will support First Nations and 1% will fund social responsibility initiatives.
The Eastern Herald said the province expects the regulated market to generate about CAD $100 million in annual tax revenue, with money currently leaving the province through grey-market operators that pay no provincial taxes.
