Alberta iGaming Requires RG Check And Ad Controls

On February 20, 2026, the Alberta iGaming Corporation (AiGC) announced a partnership with the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) that makes RG Check accreditation a requirement for iGaming sites entering Alberta's forthcoming regulated market. Operators will also be expected to maintain accreditation "in good standing" while operating.

For Ontario operators, the headline is familiar, but the practical sequencing may not be. Ontario's model requires RG Check within two years of the Operating Agreement date, and it must be maintained for the remainder of the agreement term. Alberta's announcement positions RG Check as a market-wide entry requirement and, while a separate Alberta accreditation is still required, it signals a streamlined transition for operators that already hold RG Check in another jurisdiction.